Jobs · Art & Creative · New York

Junior Experiential Designer

Gradient Experience · New York, United States · 1 mo ago
HybridArt & CreativeFull-time

Job Summary

The Company is a fast-paced, creatively driven experiential marketing agency based in New York City. We are seeking a Junior Experiential Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for an emerging designer with a strong visual eye, technical design foundation, and interest in bringing immersive brand experiences to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the conceptualisation and design of immersive brand experiences, activations, pop-ups, events, and spatial environments.
  • Aid in creating mood boards, visual references, floorplans, mock-ups, renderings, and presentation materials.
  • Translate creative direction and client brand guidelines into thoughtful experiential design solutions.
  • Collaborate with creative, production, and account teams to ensure design concepts are clear, visually compelling, and aligned with project goals.
  • Assist with design documentation, including layouts, material references, scenic details, and production support materials.
  • Revise and refine design work based on internal and client feedback.
  • Stay current on experiential design trends, materials, fabrication methods, visual culture, AI tools, and emerging creative technologies.
  • Support multiple projects at once while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

  • A creative and highly motivated junior designer with a strong design foundation, a polished visual eye, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly through renderings, layouts, and presentation materials.
  • Curious, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with a larger creative team.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Experiential Design, Event Design, Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years of experience in experiential design, event design, spatial design, interiors, architecture, scenic design, or a related creative field.
  • Internship or freelance experience within an agency, studio, event production company, or creative environment is a plus.
  • A strong portfolio showing spatial thinking, visual storytelling, rendering ability, and design process.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Strong presentation design and layout skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Rhino, Blender, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, or similar 3D modeling/rendering software preferred.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, V-Ray, Enscape, or similar drafting/rendering tools is a plus.
  • Interest in AI tools and emerging creative technologies is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and remote collaboration tools.
  • Basic understanding of production, fabrication, materials, and build methods is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Strong creative curiosity and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback thoughtfully.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort presenting design ideas internally.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
  • Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced agency environment.
  • Self-motivated and eager to grow within experiential design.

Why Join Us?

  • Work remotely with flexibility while collaborating with a talented NYC-based creative team.
  • Gain hands-on experience across high-end experiential marketing projects.
  • Work with prestigious clients across spirits, beauty, fashion, luxury, entertainment, and lifestyle categories.
  • Learn from experienced designers, creative leads, producers, and account teams.
  • Contribute to innovative brand experiences from concept through execution.
  • Join a dynamic and inclusive culture focused on creativity, collaboration, and growth.

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