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

Application Deadline: 12 December 2025

Department: Creative - 3D

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: New York

Compensation: $40.00 - $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 3-6 months. This role is focused on designing and delivering a large brand experience early to mid 2026 with possible involvement on other projects too.

Key Responsibilities

Spatial & Experience Design:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative environments
• 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
• Possess a good understanding in detailing, materials and fabrication processes
• 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)

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