Senior 3D Designer

Job Description

The client is seeking a Senior 3D Designer to independently concept, design, and deliver custom experiential pop-up activations across multiple simultaneous projects for leading consumer brands.

Job Summary
- Develop original concepts and bring experiential pop-up activations to life from ideation through final build, working autonomously with minimal direction.
- Create 3D designs and renderings for custom retail and consumer event installations, incorporating materiality, texture, and storytelling to drive brand experiences.
- Collaborate with an art director to support process and ideation across multiple concurrent client projects.
- Produce 2D design assets alongside 3D work, maintaining a strong visual eye across both disciplines.
- Partner with fabrication vendors to understand and manage the logistical and structural requirements of physical builds.
- Deliver high-quality work quickly and accurately within tight timelines, with potential travel to event locations.
- Contribute to brainstorming and concept development across a variety of consumer electronics, gaming, fashion, and CPG brand activations.

Minimum Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in 3D design with a focus on experiential, pop-up, or event environments.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software, with the ability to work fast and accurately under deadline.
• Experience with 2D design tools and workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience working with fabrication vendors and understanding physical build logistics.
• Portfolio showcasing conceptual experiential work with a strong sense of materiality and texture-driven storytelling.
• Background spanning multiple industries, such as consumer electronics, gaming, fashion, or CPG and beauty brands.
• Fully available for the duration of the engagement - not currently in a full-time role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SketchUp.
• Experience designing interactive or technology-driven pop-up experiences, such as kiosks, gaming activations, or branded retail environments.
• Familiarity with event logistics and potential comfort with project-related travel.