Design Lead

Reposted 24 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
7-10 Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Agency • Marketing Tech • Software
The Role
The Design Lead is responsible for creating 2D and 3D design solutions, collaborating with teams, mentoring designers, and managing the design process, ensuring high-quality visual work.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Design Lead will bring strong expertise in visual storytelling, brand expression, and art direction to create compelling 2D and 3D design solutions across experiential, spatial, and digital environments. This role collaborates closely with creative leadership to concept and execute high-quality visual work that elevates immersive brand experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop clear visual concepts that translate spatial and experiential ideas into 2D/3D designs.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups, renderings, graphics, and presentation assets.
    Scale concepts across environmental, physical, and digital outputs.
  • Build and maintain visual design systems and guidelines.
  • Oversee visual execution including layout, composition, color, and production-ready assets.
  • Collaborate with spatial designers, producers, strategists, and art directors.
  • Lead creation of client-facing decks and present work internally and externally.
  • Mentor designers and uphold strong internal design standards.
  • Manage workflow from concept through production, including communication with fabricators and partners.

Qualifications:

  • 7–10+ years of visual, experiential, environmental, or brand design experience (agency experience a plus).
  • Portfolio demonstrating compelling experiential and visual design work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Motion and/or 3D experience (Rhino, C4D, etc.) is a plus.
  • Strong skills in typography, composition, and visual systems.
  • Clear communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and lead aspects of the design process.
  • Understanding of production processes for experiential or environmental work.

Skills Required

  • 7-10+ years of visual, experiential, environmental, or brand design experience
  • Portfolio demonstrating compelling experiential and visual design work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Motion and/or 3D experience (Rhino, C4D, etc.)
  • Strong skills in typography, composition, and visual systems
  • Clear communication and presentation abilities
  • Ability to work independently and lead aspects of the design process
  • Understanding of production processes for experiential or environmental work
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
41 Employees

What We Do

Something Special Studios is a creative agency out of New York and Los Angeles. We dream up new ways for brands to meet the world, from strategy to execution. Brand, campaign, or experience, we've got one rule. Make work people actually care about.

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