3D Design Lead

Nteractive; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

33 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Summer hours

Volunteer day

Referral scheme

Job summary

Nteractive is seeking a Design Lead, 3D to create and deliver imaginative, strategically aligned concepts for live brand experiences. You will lead large-scale projects, mentor the 3D team, and ensure brand consistency across stands, stage sets, activations, and immersive environments.

You will present concepts to clients, support senior leadership on pitches, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to raise creative delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a 3D Design lead role within experiential, events, exhibitions, or live environments.
• Strong portfolio showing concept development, technical detailing, and delivery of large-scale projects.
• Understanding of spatial planning, build methodology, materials and production processes.
• Balance creative vision with technical practicality, budget considerations, and operational requirements.
• Understanding of how audiences interact with physical environments and brand experiences.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers, production partners, and freelancers.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks and Cinema 4D; Enscape experience is advantageous.
• AI curious and interested in how AI can support the creative process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3D design team from brief to delivery across large-scale projects.
• Translate concepts into technically feasible, commercially viable designs.
• Own large-scale projects, manage timelines and quality control.
• Collaborate with creative and other workstreams for integrated brand experiences.
• Present designs and design rationale to internal stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Mentor junior and freelance 3D designers, overseeing workload and development.
• Coordinate with production partners, fabricators, and external suppliers.
• Deliver excellent client service and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, and materials.

Skills

3D Design Lead

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

Enscape

AI curiosity

Tools

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

Enscape

Job description

About Nteractive

At Nteractive, we design and deliver world-class experiential, event, and conference solutions that connect brands with people in powerful, meaningful ways.

We partner with some of the world’s most influential organizations to create large-scale, high-impact global programs — from flagship conferences and destination events to complex, multi-market activations. Our work blends strategy, creativity, technology, and flawless delivery to produce experiences that truly move audiences.

Our success is built on our people. We are a collaborative, ambitious, and values-driven agency that invests in talent, encourages innovation, and empowers our teams to take ownership and make a real difference. We believe in long-term partnerships, exceptional client service, and continuously raising the bar in everything we do.

What you'll be doing

As the Design Lead, 3D, you will play a pivotal role in creating and delivering imaginative, strategically aligned concepts and designs for live brand experiences. Working collaboratively with the wider creative team, you will lead large-scale creative projects from initial concept through to polished execution across exhibition stands, stage sets, experiential activations, and immersive brand environments where live events meet the built form.

Your role extends beyond personal execution to overlooking and mentoring the work of the 3D design team, ensuring all output maintains the highest standards of quality and brand consistency. The role requires a balance of creative thinking, spatial design expertise, technical know-how, and seasoned confidence to your design decision-making.

A key part of your responsibility will be representing the agency in professional environments. You will be responsible for presenting concepts directly to clients, articulating the strategic thinking behind the creative, and supporting senior leadership on high-stakes pitches and proposals to bring ideas to life that inspire and engage audiences.

As a Design Lead, 3D Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the 3D design team from initial brief and concept development through to design intent detailing, production documentation review, and onsite delivery.
• Translate creative concepts into technically feasible and commercially viable design solutions.
• Take ownership of large scale projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are maintained throughout.
• Collaborate closely with creative and other workstreams to ensure integrated brand experiences.
• Present designs and design rationale confidently to internal stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Maintain strong attention to detail across visuals, technical drawings, materials, finishes, build methodology, and health & safety considerations.
• Coordinate with production partners, fabricators, and external suppliers to ensure accurate interpretation and execution of design intent.
• Manage and mentor junior and freelance 3D designers, overseeing workload allocation, quality control, and development.
• Deliver excellent client service internally and externally, maintaining clear communication and effective stakeholder management throughout projects.
• Research and apply emerging trends, technologies, materials, and innovations within experiential, architectural, and spatial design.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve creative processes, workflows, and project delivery standards through feedback and learnings.

What you will bring

In This Role You Should Exude The Following Competencies

• Proactive self-starter, confident in taking ownership of projects and driving solutions independently.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, delegate, and meet deadlines.
• Passionate about experiential and spatial design, with high standards for quality and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, building effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and respect the views and expertise of others.
• Highly motivated with a practical, problem-solving mindset and strong client service approach.
• Comfortable working at pace and under pressure.

You Have The Following Skills And Experience

• You can show proven experience in a 3D Design lead role within experiential, events, exhibitions, or live environments.
• You have a strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical detailing, and delivery of large-scale experiential projects.
• You understand spatial planning, build methodology, materials, and production processes.
• You can balance creative vision with technical practicality, budget considerations, and operational requirements.
• You understanding of how audiences interact with physical environments and brand experiences.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers, production partners, and freelancers.
• You are a master of Vectorworks and Cinema 4D. Experience with Enscape is advantageous.
• You are AI curious, with an interest how AI can support the creative process.

Why you'll love working here

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives (including EAP)
• Birthday Day Off
• Summer Hours
• Volunteering Day
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme

Other Requirements

• Quiet, suitable home environment for remote work if required, with the ability to attend the office or client sites for collaboration or project delivery.
• Minimum of 25MB download and 2MB upload speed for home broadband capacity to meet Nteractive homeworking business requirements.
• Liking for and ability to undertake international travel thorough the calendar.