The Spatial Design Lead will drive the creative vision for immersive environments that connect people with brands. The ideal Spatial Design Lead candidate will be responsible for developing and refining spatial concepts, creating impactful 2D/3D visuals, and overseeing technical execution, including detailed drawings and material selection. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, fabricators, and external partners while mentoring the spatial design team and ensuring excellent client presentations.
Responsibilities:
Lead the spatial design team, ensuring strong creative direction.
Develop and refine spatial concepts, translating ideas into 2D/3D visuals.
Oversee design execution, including technical drawings and material selection.
Collaborate with internal teams, fabricators, and partners to bring projects to life.
Create and refine client-facing keynote decks, integrating team work into clear, compelling presentations.
Present work to clients, clearly articulating vision and intent.
Mentor designers, fostering innovation and excellence.
Qualifications:
8+ years in architecture, interior/set design, scenic design, or a related field.
A portfolio that showcases immersive brand experiences.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and projects from concept through execution.
Proficiency in Rhino and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Solid understanding of fabrication, materials, and build processes.
Strong presentation skills and experience creating polished client-facing decks.
Skills Required
- 8+ years in architecture, interior/set design, scenic design, or related field
- A portfolio that showcases immersive brand experiences
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and projects from concept through execution
- Proficiency in Rhino and the Adobe Creative Suite
- Solid understanding of fabrication, materials, and build processes
- Strong presentation skills and experience creating polished client-facing decks
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.
