Experiential Designer

Experiential Designer

About the Role

As an Experiential Designer, you will be a creative force who translates brand stories into captivating three-dimensional environments and interactive experiences. You'll bring fresh thinking to client challenges, developing innovative design solutions that engage audiences in memorable ways. This hands-on role requires someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating experiences that come to life in the real world.

Your Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

• Translate creative briefs into impactful design solutions across physical, digital, and hybrid environments
• Create high-quality sketches, graphics, layouts, mock-ups, 2D and 3D renders, and presentations
• Develop visual concepts including storyboards, moodboards, interaction diagrams, and interfaces
• Bring multiple concepts and solutions to life with thoughtfulness and attention to detail
• Understand how brands show up in 3D space and visually represent them in compelling ways

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with creative directors, account teams, production, and graphics teams to execute design solutions
• Collaborate with programmers and creative technologists to bring interactive designs to life
• Participate in brainstorms and planning sessions, contributing innovative ideas
• Present work with confidence and enthusiasm to both internal teams and clients
• Communicate clear messages through combinations of visuals and copy

Technical Execution

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with full accountability, maintaining quality at all times
• Work within budgetary restrictions while maintaining design and brand integrity
• Collaborate with graphics production and fabrication teams to solve design and technical challenges
• Ensure all work is on brand and reflects the highest Cornerstone quality standards
• Meet tight deadlines while communicating concerns early with a solutions-oriented mindset

Innovation & Growth

• Stay current on emerging trends, technologies, and design applications both in and outside the industry
• Bring fresh thinking and new presentation techniques to inspire audiences
• Propose and test interactive solutions based on user observation and behavior
• Supervise and mentor junior creative team members

Your Skills & Competencies

Technical Proficiency

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
• Passion for learning new software and tracking emerging trends such as AI-based tools
• Proficiency in prototyping tools and ease in communicating ideas via wireframes, user journeys, and prototypes
• Strong visual communication skills (sketching, storyboards, diagrams, moodboards)

Design Excellence

• Excellent design skills and esthetic
• Strong understanding of experience and environmental design principles
• Understanding of the 3D world: textures, materials, architecture, fabrication, furniture, graphics, styling, lighting
• Understanding of flow, floor plans, and space allocation for experiences
• Solid comprehension of graphic production and digital design environments

Professional Competencies

• Creative Innovation - Idea-driven creative who thinks about the big picture and constantly challenges themselves to develop transformative, strategically founded concepts
• Communication - Articulate ideas clearly and confidently during brainstorms and presentations, maintaining a positive professional image
• Flexibility - Easily adapt to new tasks, shifting priorities, and evolving project requirements while maintaining composure under pressure
• Urgency - Decisive, responsive, and fast-acting, achieving goals quickly without sacrificing quality
• Collaboration - Work effectively with diverse teams, excited to partner with new people to bring forward the best ideas

Mindset & Approach

• Solutions-oriented mindset, always coming with answers to solve problems
• Knows how to ideate within strategic guardrails
• Pushes for great ideas but knows when to move forward with agreed-upon direction
• Maintains calm and stays positive when projects get challenging
• Committed to an open, energetic, and inclusive environment

Your Experience

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in experiential design, graphic design, or related creative discipline
• Degree or advanced training in Design, Advertising, Theater, or related creative discipline
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design work across physical and digital environments
• Concrete experience in projects that take place in the real world (events, installations, immersive spaces)
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Preferred

• Experience with interactive experiences or immersive environments
• Experience using TouchDesigner or Google AI Studio
• Understanding of physical technologies, connected objects, sensors, and tangible interfaces
• Knowledge of creative AI tools, platforms, an emerging technologies
• Basic understanding of the experiential industry ecosystem