Senior Designer, 3D - Imagination (NYC, NY)
Application Deadline: 28 January 2026
Department: Creative - 3D
Location: New York
Compensation: $115,000 - $120,000 / year
Description We are looking for a Senior 3D Designer based in the New York area, with a background in interior, architectural, exhibition, or environmental design to join our integrated creative team. This role is focused on designing and delivering immersive brand experiences, exhibitions, events, and retail environments—mainly temporary but also permanent.
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Key Responsibilities Spatial & Experience Design:
Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative, branded environments.
A good understanding of different design disciplines, particularly graphic design.
Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives.
Produce high-quality sketches or similar design intent drawings, and technical documentation to communicate ideas effectively.
Possess a good understanding in materials and fabrication processes.
Visualization and Technical Ability:
Ability to create concept visuals for initial ideas, through to high-quality renders for client presentations, ideally using packages such as Cinema 4D or similar.
Experience with AI visualization tools.
Well versed in creating comprehensive drawing packages for costing and briefing fabricators, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing.
Collaboration & Execution:
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.
Delegate upwards when necessary, ensuring smooth project execution.
Ensure quality of design execution on-site.
Innovation & Learning:
Keep up with emerging technologies, materials, and trends in architecture, exhibition design, and experiential marketing.
Explore the integration of digital and physical spaces, incorporating new approaches into the design process.
Push creative boundaries within the team and contribute to a culture of innovation.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
5+ years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design is preferable.
Proven portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations.
Exceptional design aesthetic, highly developed knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes.
Ability to sketch, visualize, and communicate ideas quickly.
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, technologists, and production specialists.
Excellent 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, Rhino or similar modelling packages
Vectorworks (for technical drawings)
Adobe Creative Suite.
Emerging AI packages for visualization augmentation.
Benefits What we can offer you:
Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
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
Benefits and perks offered:
Comprehensive paid time off benefits
Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
Generous parental leave
Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
Imagination: Imagination is The Original Experience Design Agency. Founded over 50 years ago, we apply the power of our collective imagination to creative, commercial, and cultural challenges, creating experiences that move people. We specialise in Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live Events.
We have 13 global studios worldwide, united by a deep understanding of what moves people on a human level, and a determinedly independent spirit. Imagination was officially certified as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace® 2023.
Our clients include Major League Baseball, Visa, Amazon, Ford, LVMH, Harley-Davidson, and Google.
For more information, please visit imagination.com or follow @imaginationglbl on social.
Our Beliefs and Behaviours: We have identified four foundational beliefs that underpin Imagination. More powerful than generic corporate values, they motivate us to act, to foster the behaviours that lead to success:
We believe curiosity is the root of original insights and ideas... so we look at the world with fresh eyes, we experiment, invent and up-end conventions.
We believe rigour results in better choices... so we ask precise, provocative questions.
We believe bravery tames the unknown... so we demand ambition, confident that together we can meet ‘never been done before challenges’.
We believe respect builds stronger teams and continued success... so we recognise the uniqueness and unique potential in each individual, we are accountable to each other, we play as a team.
Global Inclusivity Statement: At Imagination we value diversity, equity and inclusion as principles that make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.
As a team and a business we know that creativity thrives in teams and organisations that comprise diverse groups of people, embracing diverse perspectives, where people feel able to share their whole selves.
That’s why we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or indigenous identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Our Beliefs and Behaviours By living our core behaviours, being curious, rigorous, brave and respectful, we remain dedicated to building a workplace and a world where everyone is seen, heard, and has the opportunity to thrive.
Curiosity sparks innovation - We seek out diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and embrace new ways of thinking.
Rigour ensures impact - We approach our work with discipline and dedication, ensuring that these beliefs are not just words, but lived experiences.
Bravery stands up for what’s right - We confront biases and advocate for progress.
Respect is fundamental - We foster and encourage open dialogue and challenge ideas constructively.
Our Commitment We expect our team to actively foster a safe, empowering, and inclusive culture. Our commitment extends beyond our workforce to our partners and suppliers, who we hold to the same standards of inclusivity and non-discrimination.
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