The Spatial Designer is a creative problem-solver with a strong visual sensibility and technical expertise, bringing conceptual ideas to life through detailed design schematics and technical drawings. In this role, the Spatial Designer will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to develop and execute immersive spatial experiences. From ideation to fabrication, the Spatial Designer will be responsible for ensuring that all design assets meet project specifications and align with creative intent. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about translating bold creative visions into tangible, high-quality environments.
Responsibilities:
Participate in concepting and creative brainstorming sessions
Lead the design development through visual / vision boards, surveying, and 2D floor plans, scenic and 3D renderings
Provide creative POV across materiality, exterior/interior, decor selections, and staging considerations from design development through fabrication oversight
Support and oversee the technical drawings/plans to execute key design elements for scalable activations and staging
Partner with cross-discipline Leads for quality assurance and expectation management of design workflow, process, and delivery
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in architecture, interior/set design, industrial design, scenic design, or a related field.
Expertise in concept development, including visual research, mood boards, and spatial storytelling.
Strong skills in 2D floor plans, scenic design, and 3D renderings.
Experience in material selection, environmental design, and décor curation, with the ability to oversee projects from concept through fabrication.
Ability to review and refine technical drawings to ensure seamless execution of design elements in large-scale activations and built environments.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in architecture, interior/set design, industrial design, scenic design, or a related field.
- Expertise in concept development, including visual research, mood boards, and spatial storytelling.
- Strong skills in 2D floor plans, scenic design, and 3D renderings.
- Experience in material selection, environmental design, and decor curation, overseeing projects from concept through fabrication.
- Ability to review and refine technical drawings to ensure seamless execution of design elements in large-scale activations and built environments.
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.
