Retail & Experiential Designer — 3D / 2D

Air Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Unlimited holiday

Hybrid working between Battersea and 1

Personal development allowance

Choice of hardware and software

UK and international projects

Job summary

Air Recruitment is seeking a Retail & Experiential Designer to join an independent studio in Battersea, hybrid working between the Battersea studio and remote. The role combines 3D spatial design and 2D graphics to create physical brand experiences for major global brands.

You’ll translate briefs into deliverable environments, develop concepts with 3D models and visualisations, and collaborate with producers.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing retail design, branded environments, or experiential work.
• Ability to translate briefs into spatial concepts.
• Experience delivering deliverable designs within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for retail environments, pop-ups, exhibitions and brand activations.
• Translating client briefs and brand guidelines into distinctive physical experiences.
• Creating spatial layouts, 3D models, visualisations and presentation materials.
• Designing supporting 2D graphics, signage and branded elements.
• Developing concepts through materials, finishes, lighting and construction details.
• Preparing design information for production and collaborating on technical development.
• Working with Producers and Production Managers to balance design ambition, budget and programme.
• Reviewing supplier proposals, samples and fabrication details to protect design intent.
• Incorporating client feedback and presenting your thinking clearly.
• Supporting site visits and installation reviews where required.

Skills

Spatial thinking

3D design

2D graphics

Brand identity application

Communication

Tools

3D software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Retail & Experiential Designer — 3D / 2D
Battersea / Hybrid | £35,000–£60,000 + Benefits
We’re looking for a Retail & Experiential Designer to join an independent design and production studio creating physical brand experiences for major global brands.

Projects span flagship retail environments, pop-ups, exhibitions, live events and brand activations across the UK and internationally.

The role

Working closely with Directors, Producers and Production Managers, you’ll develop ideas into considered, visually compelling environments that can be built and delivered.

Your work will combine 3D spatial design and 2D graphic application, bringing brand identity into physical spaces through layout, structures, displays, materials, finishes, signage and graphics.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing concepts for retail environments, pop-ups, exhibitions and brand activations.
• Translating client briefs and brand guidelines into distinctive physical experiences.
• Creating spatial layouts, 3D models, visualisations and presentation materials.
• Designing supporting 2D graphics, signage and branded elements.
• Developing concepts through materials, finishes, lighting and construction details.
• Preparing design information for production and collaborating on technical development.
• Working with Producers and Production Managers to balance design ambition, budget and programme.
• Reviewing supplier proposals, samples and fabrication details to protect design intent.
• Incorporating client feedback and presenting your thinking clearly.
• Supporting site visits and installation reviews where required.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have a portfolio showing relevant work across retail design, branded environments, pop-ups, exhibitions, experiential installations or similar physical spaces.

We’d like to see:

• Strong spatial thinking and an understanding of how people move through and experience an environment.
• Confident 3D design and visualisation skills.
• The ability to apply brand identity through 2D graphics within a physical setting.
• An understanding of materials, finishes and practical production considerations.
• Experience developing ideas beyond initial concepts into deliverable designs.
• Confidence using relevant 3D software and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to budgets and deadlines.

For more experienced applicants, we’ll look for greater independence in leading design development, presenting to clients and resolving production challenges.

Your portfolio should demonstrate physical environments and explain your contribution to the work. Relevant freelance, studio or agency experience is welcome.

What’s on offer

• £35,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Unlimited holiday.
• Hybrid working between the Battersea studio and remote.
• Personal development allowance.
• Choice of hardware and software.
• Opportunities to work on UK and international projects.
• Direct collaboration with Directors, designers and production specialists.

If you enjoy turning brand ideas into beautifully designed physical environments, we’d love to hear from you.