Experiential Designer

undefined ago • 3 Years + • Design • $70,000 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Experiential Designer at MATTE, you will be at the forefront of designing and conceptualizing immersive environments, events, exhibits, and installations. You will collaborate closely with our creative team to bring innovative ideas to life, ensuring that each project delivers a unique and unforgettable experience. This role reports into the Experiential Creative Director and is responsible for concept development, spatial design, visual design, prototyping, material selection, production coordination, budget management, client collaboration, and trend research.
Must have:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to generate creative concepts for experiential projects.
  • Create spatial layouts, floor plans, and 3D renderings that optimize the flow and engagement within the experience.
  • Develop visual elements, graphics, and branding that enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling of the experience.
  • Build prototypes and mock-ups to test and refine design concepts.
  • Choose appropriate materials, finishes, and technologies to bring your designs to life.
  • Collaborate with vendors, fabricators, and contractors to oversee the production process.
  • Maintain awareness of project budgets and work to optimize design solutions within budget constraints.
  • Engage with clients to present design concepts, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Contribute to different stages of the design process; from Creative concepting, creative research, deck design, experiential design, floor plans, 3D renders, technical drawings and printed collateral.
  • Handle repetitive tasks and stay focused.
  • Well versed in documenting and enforcing guidelines.
  • Clear communicator and happy to work with clients from all over the world.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity
Perks:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k with a 4% company contribution max match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
  • Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
  • Talkspace membership
  • Competitive PTO package
  • End of Year Recharge paid time off
  • Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment
  • Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Flexible work from home and remote options for specific roles

Job Details

Who are we?

A 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

As an Experiential Designer, you will be at the forefront of designing and conceptualizing immersive environments, events, exhibits, and installations. You will collaborate closely with our creative team to bring innovative ideas to life, ensuring that each project delivers a unique and unforgettable experience. The right candidate will be adept at C4D and Unreal. This role reports into the Experiential Creative Director and is responsible for:

  • Concept Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to generate creative concepts for experiential projects, aligning with client objectives and brand identity.
  • Spatial Design: Create spatial layouts, floor plans, and 3D renderings that optimize the flow and engagement within the experience.
  • Visual Design: Develop visual elements, graphics, and branding that enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling of the experience.
  • Prototyping: Build prototypes and mock-ups to test and refine design concepts, ensuring they meet the desired objectives and aesthetics.
  • Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials, finishes, and technologies to bring your designs to life, considering factors such as durability, budget, and sustainability.
  • Production Coordination: Collaborate with vendors, fabricators, and contractors to oversee the production process, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of all elements.
  • Budget Management: Maintain awareness of project budgets and work to optimize design solutions within budget constraints.
  • Client Collaboration: Engage with clients to present design concepts, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to meet their vision and goals.
  • Trend Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative and cutting-edge elements into experiential designs.

What you will bring:

  • 3+ years of experience in experiential design and production; experience working within an agency environment is strongly preferred.
  • Adept at C4D, Rhino and Unreal. Experience with Unity is a plus!
  • You can contribute to different stages of the design process; from Creative concepting, creative research, deck design, experiential design, floor plans, 3D renders, technical drawings and printed collateral.
  • You can handle repetitive tasks and stay focused.
  • You are well versed in documenting and enforcing guidelines.
  • You are a clear communicator and are happy to work with clients from all over the world.

Benefits include:

  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k with a 4% company contribution max match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
  • Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
  • Talkspace membership
  • Competitive PTO package
  • End of Year Recharge paid time off
  • Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
  • Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Flexible work from home and remote options for specific roles

Similar Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Similar Skill Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Jobs in New York, United States

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Design Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

MATTE is a strategic and creative studio that partners with many of the world’s leading brands and agencies to develop strategic and creative solutions and to adapt to new media trends and platforms. We're uniquely situated to help shape how companies grow their brands and businesses in the new marketing world. We advise clients on our broad range of products across strategy, campaign ideation, content and entertainment, and experiential to help them connect instantly and seamlessly with their audiences.

New York, United States (On-Site)

New York, United States (On-Site)

New York, United States (On-Site)

New York, United States (On-Site)

New York, United States (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Matte projects

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug