We’re seeking an Experiential Designer to support a creative team specializing in immersive environments and experiences. Our client, a leading entertainment company, is looking for a skilled professional to lead the development of innovative design concepts and oversee their execution across various projects. This is a hybrid role with office work primarily required for a contract lasting between 10 to 26 weeks.

Experiential Designer Responsibilities:

• Act as a collaborative partner to creative managers and cross-functional teams, establishing and maintaining the overall visual language, design standards, and creative vision for attractions, environments, and experiences throughout all project phases.
• Translate conceptual discussions into tangible design outputs, including sketches, layouts, mood boards, illustrations, and 3D models to support the development process.
• Prepare comprehensive design packages and reference materials for external vendors, including mood boards, material and texture references, color schemes, graphics, and detailed shop drawings, to clearly communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and realize proof-of-concept mockups, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Interpret and incorporate the client’s brand strategy, visual identity, and experiential objectives into daily art direction, providing a clear rationale for design decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure the creative vision is consistent across all workstreams, including marketing, operations, retail, and attraction production.
• Provide on-site supervision to maintain creative quality during construction, installation, and programming phases of the project.

Experiential Designer Qualifications:

• Demonstrated 8+ years of experience in experiential retail, exhibition, theatrical, or location-based entertainment design, with a mix of studio and on-site project involvement.
• Proven experience designing for both temporary and long-lasting environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design styles and mediums, illustrating creativity and a willingness to experiment with new approaches.
• Ability to translate brand and IP strategies into compelling environmental and experiential designs.
• Proficient with digital design tools such as SketchUp, Maya, Blender, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of production methods, materials, and finishes relevant to large-scale experiential design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills using digital tools and Google Workspace.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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