The Role
Lead spatial design for live events, exhibitions and brand experiences from concept to delivery. Produce sketches, technical drawings, visualisations and animations; collaborate with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and production teams; mentor juniors; manage client relationships and ensure designs meet site, construction and budget constraints.
Summary Generated by Built In
Joining Imagination means becoming part of the original experience design agency, creating world-class work for some of the world's most ambitious brands. As the Senior 3D Designer working primarily across our Ford account you’ll lead the spatial design of projects across live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences, taking ideas from early concept through to delivery. Working closely with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams, you’ll help turn strong ideas into experiences that are as practical as they are impactful.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems through design and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. We’re looking for someone who brings more than strong execution - someone with the conceptual thinking to shape ideas from the outset and see opportunities others might miss. You’ll take ownership of projects, support and challenge the team around you, and help raise the creative standard of the work. Success means delivering thoughtful, well-crafted design, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and creating experiences that people genuinely remember.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Creative Strategists and our multidisciplinary design team to shape creative ideas and solutions based on insight and audience.
- Foster innovation within the creative team by sharing your perspective and opinion.
- Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.
- Communicate ideas, thoughts and concepts through sketches and diagrams.
- Produce atmospheric visualisations and animations, through form, lighting and materiality.
- Partner with internal Production teams and external contractors to develop concepts and realize them on-site.
- Deliver detailed technical drawings while maintaining a thorough understanding of site, construction and budget constraints.
- Mentor junior team members, providing clear direction and actionable feedback.
- Present ideas and narratives with confidence and clarity.
- Build strong client relationships
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Prior experience in an agency environment, working across a range of clients, understanding established brand guidelines while consistently striving to push creative boundaries.
- A passionate designer and original creative thinker at heart, combining exceptional interpersonal skills with a highly flexible and adaptable approach.
- Ability to approach opportunities from a multidisciplinary perspective building good internal relationships.
- Possess exceptional design sensibilities alongside an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core design principles; scale, proportion, and spatial arrangement.
- Advanced understanding of materiality and detailing.
- Adept at designing across all project scales, from premium high-end experiences to temporary small-scale installations.
- Unafraid to try, experiment and sometimes fail. Embrace our spirit of Independent Creativity.
- Advanced knowledge of 2D Technical Drawing 3D Modelling in CAD software, ideally Vectorworks.
- Advanced knowledge of 3D Visualisation, ideally Enscape and or Unreal Engine.
- A curious mindset toward incorporating AI to enhance workflows, combined with a continuous interest in emerging creative technologies.
Job 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
Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Discounted Private Dental Insurance
- Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance - 4xsalary
- Annual Health Assessment & Flu Vaccinations
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Birthday Day Off plus a birthday gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents
- Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Travel Loans
- Income Protection (employee-only benefit)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home Technology Scheme (tax-efficient loan for tech equipment)
- Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities
Perks
- Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per week)
- Company Events and socials
- Pet-friendly office
- Lunch & Learns sessions
- Wellness & Educational webinars
- Subsidised Café (London office only)
Skills Required
- Prior experience in an agency environment working across multiple clients and brand guidelines
- Ability to lead projects from a spatial design perspective and take ownership from concept through delivery
- Produce atmospheric visualisations and animations (form, lighting, materiality)
- Deliver detailed technical drawings with understanding of site, construction and budget constraints
- Advanced understanding of core design principles: scale, proportion, spatial arrangement
- Advanced understanding of materiality and detailing
- Advanced knowledge of 2D technical drawing and 3D modelling in CAD software
- Advanced knowledge of 3D visualisation tools/real-time engines
- Mentor junior team members and provide clear direction and feedback
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build client relationships
- Experience incorporating AI or interest in using AI to enhance workflows
- Experience with Vectorworks
- Experience with Enscape and/or Unreal Engine
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The Company
What We Do
Imagination is an Experience Design Company headquartered in London, with 13 studios worldwide. Founded over 50 years ago on a principle of Independent Creativity - we bring together diverse groups of strategic, creative and practical people to find creative and inspired answers to client challenges. We remain independent to this day. We have earned a reputation for consistently challenging and changing the status quo, through our core offers of Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live. Imagination’s clients include LG, Ford, IKEA, LVMH, Samsung, Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC, Major League Baseball, 3M, Turkish Airlines, Shell and Telstra. Imagination was awarded silver at Campaign’s Global Brand Experience Agency of the Year Awards 2022, ranked 38 in Newsweek’s UK Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022 and won the Grand Prix award at Campaign Tech Awards for their recent work with Visa Masters of Movement
