Contract Spatial Designer

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality renderings and floor plans (fly-through animations a plus)
• Create spec and technical drawings as needed by fabrication vendors, AV vendors, etc.
• Fulfills lead or support designer role on select live projects and new business
• Requests for Proposals (RFP’s)
• Highly collaborative designer who works closely with the creative and production teams
• Supports spatial project management including timeline management, vendor communications, design updates in decks, etc.
• Communicates tasks and deliverables proficiently with a cross-departmental team (Client Services, Business Development, Production and Creative)
• Superior file management and organizational methodology, following department guidelines
• Communicates design updates and progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design-focused major (architecture, industrial design, 3D design)
• 2-3 years of experience in an industry utilizing spatial design, preferably with an agency, fabricator and/or architectural firm
• Experience working with brands, trade shows and events
• Experience working as a freelance designer
• High proficiency in: Rhinoceros 3D & V-Ray - Preferred, SketchUp, 3d Max, Twinmotion, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
• A portfolio of dynamic and versatile design samples that demonstrate applicable project work to our industry
• Strong conceptual abilities (developing ideas/concepts individually and as part of a team)
• Expertise in materials and fabrication techniques
• High quality rendering skills
• Basic experience creating animated renderings, flythroughs, etc.
• Ability to project manage spatial deliverables within assigned projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once, designing for a wide range of brands, audiences and industries
• Self-motivated, clear communicator and consensus builder, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong active listening skills — the ability to interpret information and turn it into actionable next steps
• Must be able to travel if needed and work occasional nights/weekends

Pay

• $55-$85 depending on experience and project needs