Senior 3D Designer - Contract position for 4-6 months

Imagination • New York, NY

3d • $65 - $100 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior 3D Designer with a background in interior, architectural, exhibition, or environmental design to join our integrated creative team for 4-6 months. This role is focused on designing and delivering a large brand experience (either fixed facility or event) early to mid 2027 with possible involvement on other projects too. This position would be starting early January.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations
• Exceptional design aesthetic, strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes
• Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, technologists, and production specialists
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively
• Confident presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Enthusiastic and open-minded, with a passion for innovation and exploring new technologies
• Expertise in 3D modelling and rendering software, including Cinema 4D or similar modelling packages
• Vectorworks experience (for technical drawings)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop for post-production)
• Candidates must be authorised to work in the United States in order to apply.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative environments within a variety of environments spanning fixed facility to event design.
• Possess a good understanding in detailing, materials and fabrication processes.
• Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives.
• Produce high-quality design intent drawings, and technical documentation to communicate ideas effectively.
• Create quality comprehensive technical drawing packages, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing.
• Create high-quality renders ideally using Cinema 4D.
• Work with 2D designers and motion specialists to integrate graphic elements into 3D environments
• Lead discussions and presentations with clients and internal teams
• Work closely with UX designers, 2D designers and Strategists to develop holistic creative solutions
• Delegate to other members of the 3D team as required
• Liaise with fabricators, engineers, and production specialists to ensure designs are technically feasible and meet production requirements
• Support the team by preparing internal and client presentations, delivering visually compelling design assets
• Maintain quality control over multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard
• Potentially seeing project through to completion onsite.

Benefits

• Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
• A fun, engaging work culture
• Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
• Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree