Experiential Designer

About the role

The Experiential Designer is a concept-to-fabrication spatial design role responsible for immersive physical brand environments from strategy and creative briefs leading spatial storytelling, consumer journeys, materials, finishes, and buildable design specifications for large-scale festivals, custom activations, pop-ups and touring experiences. The Experiential Designer provides materials and fabrication direction, collaborates closely with Experiential Producers through fabrication and installation, and designs to production budgets. This is not a traditional graphic-design or rendering-only role. Must have a strong understanding of physical space, materials and the realities of experiential production.

Work Environment: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in-office required)

Operational Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm

Address: 887 W. Marietta St. NW Suite E, Atlanta, GA 30318

What you'll do

·       Translate strategic and creative briefs into compelling physical brand environments.

·       Lead spatial design for complex festival footprints, immersive brand worlds, custom scenic installations and modular touring activations; integrate stages, scenic structures, AV/LED, lighting, furniture and interactive elements into a cohesive design.

·       Develop experiential concepts, mood boards, visual narratives and design directions.

·       Design consumer journeys from approach and entry through engagement and exit.

·       Develop floor plans, footprints, spatial layouts and activation zones.

·       Demonstrate mastery of scale, proportion, sightlines, circulation, audience capacity, accessibility, spatial storytelling and how visitors interact with a physical environment.

·       Create and/or direct 3D renderings and visualization.

·       Design environments for festivals, tentpoles, pop-ups, mobile tours, hospitality, retail and branded cultural experiences.

·       Specify scenic materials, substrates, finishes, textures and construction methods based on visual impact, durability, portability, weather exposure, fabrication feasibility and cost.

·       Produce floor plans, elevations, dimensional drawings, 3D models, material boards, finish schedules and clear fabrication-ready design packages. Review shop drawings and material samples with technical partners.

·       Work directly with fabricators and production teams from feasibility and value engineering through shop drawing review, fabrication, onsite installation and design quality control.

·       Participate in site visits and translate physical limitations into design solutions.

·       Source materials for set design and builds.

·       Design against approved budgets and understand the financial implications of materials and design decisions.

·       Maintain consistency between approved renderings and final physical execution.

·       Build and maintain relationships with fabricators, scenic shops, furniture resources, specialty vendors and production partners.

·       Support new-business pitches and client presentations with compelling visual storytelling.

·       Maintain knowledge of emerging materials, fabrication techniques, experiential technology and spatial design trends.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent demonstrated professional experience

·       Environmental/Exhibition Design

·       Interior Design or Architecture

·       Industrial or Set Design

·       Related field

Experience:

5+ years of experiential, environmental, spatial, exhibition, retail or related design experience.

Portfolio of original, built environments including at least one large-scale festival activation or immersive branded build.

Experience designing branded experiences from concept through fabrication.

Experience designing within real-world budgets and timelines.

Experience with large consumer brands and experiential agencies strongly preferred.

Key Skills:

·       Strong understanding of spatial design, scale, traffic flow and consumer behavior within physical environments

·       Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, scenic construction and fabrication

·       Ability to develop floor plans and production-ready design documentation

·       Strong proficiency in relevant 3D modeling, CAD and rendering workflows

·       Ability to communicate effectively with both creative teams and technical production partners

·       Strong cultural awareness and understanding of contemporary music, fashion, entertainment, art and lifestyle

Why Join Us?

• Work with a diverse portfolio of high-profile lifestyle brands.
• Be part of an award-winning agency with a strong creative culture.
• Lead impactful client engagements that contribute directly to brand success.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Full-Time Position

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match, PTO, Holidays and more!