3D Designer, Experiential

Elevate • Nashville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevate—we are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the world’s most recognizable teams, brands, and properties. We work together to forge unforgettable moments of connection, uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue. We believe that boundless creativity, rooted in core truths and lived experience, creates transformative experiences for fans, translates a brand to three dimensions, and brings a space to life. While most people look at something head-on, we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building things – brands, experiences, stories, relationships, and moments that demand to be re-lived. We believe that creativity never stops. The 3D Designer, Experiential is responsible for bringing ideas to life through spatial visualization, modeling, and rendering. You will create compelling 3D environments that communicate design intent across branded spaces, venues, and immersive experiences. This is not a pure visualization role—you must understand how spaces are designed, built, and experienced.

Requirements

• 2–5 years in 3D design, experiential design, environmental design, or related field
• Portfolio demonstrating spatial environments, not just objects or products
• Expert in 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar)
• Rendering proficiency (V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Unreal)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of lighting, materials, and composition
• Understanding of architecture, interiors, or environmental design principles
• Ability to visualize how people move through and experience space
• Strong attention to detail and visual storytelling

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unreal Engine / real-time environments
• Motion/animation for walkthroughs
• Familiarity with fabrication workflows or scenic production
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or branded environments

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models and photorealistic renderings of experiential environments
• Translate sketches, CAD drawings, and concepts into compelling visualizations
• Produce still renders, walkthroughs, and visual storytelling assets
• Model environments including architecture, interiors, signage, and scenic elements
• Consider scale, lighting, materials, and user experience in all visualizations
• Support design teams in iterating concepts quickly through 3D
• Collaborate with designers and creative leads to explore ideas in 3D early in the process
• Contribute to design ideation through rapid prototyping and visualization
• Incorporate real-world constraints (materials, fabrication, installation) into models
• Prepare files and assets for downstream production and documentation
• Work closely with experiential designers, architects, and production teams
• Support client presentations with high-quality visuals and animations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
• 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level