Oct. 9, 2026

Senior 3D Designer - Contract position for 4-6 months

Imagination New York, New York $130,000–$200,000 a year

Senior 3D Designer - Contract position for 4-6 months
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**Application Deadline:** 29 October 2026

**Department:** Creative - 3D

**Employment Type:** Fixed Term Contract

**Location:** New York

**Compensation:** $65.00 - $100.00 / hour

### Description

We are looking for a **Senior 3D Designer** with a background in interior, architectural, exhibition, or
environmental design to join our integrated creative team for 4-6 months. This role is focused on designing and delivering a large brand experience (either fixed facility or event) early to mid 2027 with possible involvement on other projects too. This position would be starting early January.

### Key Responsibilities

**Spatial & Experience Design:**

* Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative environments within a variety of environments spanning fixed facility to event design.
* Possess a good understanding in detailing, materials and fabrication processes.
* Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives.
* Produce high-quality design intent drawings, and technical documentation to communicate ideas effectively.
* Create quality comprehensive technical drawing packages, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing.

**3D Modeling, Rendering & Visualization:**

* Create high-quality renders ideally using Cinema 4D.
* Work with 2D designers and motion specialists to integrate graphic elements into 3D environments

**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
* Potentially seeing project through to completion onsite.

### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

* At least 5 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design
* Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations
* Exceptional design aesthetic, strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes
* Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, technologists, and production specialists
* Strong 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 or similar modelling packages
* Vectorworks experience (for technical drawings)
* Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop for post-production)

**Legislation requirements:**

Candidates must be authorised to work in the United States in order to apply.

### Benefits

**What we can offer you:**

* Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
* 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
* Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week

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