Senior Designer - 3D

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative, branded environments.
• A good understanding of different design disciplines, particularly graphic design. 
• An in-depth awareness of current design and art trends.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

1. Cinema 4D, Rhino or similar modelling packages
2. Vectorworks (for technical drawings)
3. Adobe Creative Suite.
4. Emerging AI packages for visualization augmentation.