Senior 3D Designer

Imagination

Greater London

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Imagination, London, is seeking a Senior 3D Designer to lead the spatial design of live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences for Ford accounts. You will take ideas from concept through delivery, working with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams.

Bring advanced CAD and visualization skills, mentor junior team members, and help raise the creative standard while building strong client relationships and delivering memorable experiences.

Qualifications

Proven agency experience across exhibitions, events, and brand experiences.
Strong conceptual thinking with ability to shape ideas from concept to delivery.
Collaborative, mentor to junior team and strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

Shape creative ideas with strategists and multidisciplinary team.
Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.
Produce sketches and diagrams to communicate concepts.
Create atmospheric visualisations and animations using lighting and materials.
Collaborate with production teams and contractors to realise concepts on-site.
Deliver detailed technical drawings within site, construction and budget constraints.
Mentor junior team members with clear direction and feedback.
Present ideas and narratives with confidence to clients.
Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ensure delivery aligns with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.

Skills

3D Design

Spatial Design

Team Leadership

Conceptual Thinking

Communication

Tools

Vectorworks

Enscape

Unreal Engine

Job description

Senior 3D Designer

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Creative - 3D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Bill Adcock

Description

Joining Imagination means becoming part of the original experience design agency, creating world class work for some of the world's most ambitious brands. As the Senior 3D Designer working primarily across our Ford account you'll lead the spatial design of projects across live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences, taking ideas from early concept through to delivery. Working closely with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams, you'll help turn strong ideas into experiences that are as practical as they are impactful.

This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys solving problems through design and isn't afraid to get stuck in. We're looking for someone who brings more than strong execution - someone with the conceptual thinking to shape ideas from the outset and see opportunities others might miss. You'll take ownership of projects, support and challenge the team around you, and help raise the creative standard of the work. Success means delivering thoughtful, well crafted design, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and creating experiences that people genuinely remember.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Creative Strategists and our multidisciplinary design team to shape creative ideas and solutions based on insight and audience.
Foster innovation within the creative team by sharing your perspective and opinion.
Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.
Communicate ideas, thoughts and concepts through sketches and diagrams.
Produce atmospheric visualisations and animations, through form, lighting and materiality.
Partner with internal Production teams and external contractors to develop concepts and realize them on-site.
Deliver detailed technical drawings while maintaining a thorough understanding of site, construction and budget constraints.
Mentor junior team members, providing clear direction and actionable feedback.
Present ideas and narratives with confidence and clarity.
Build strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Prior experience in an agency environment, working across a range of clients, understanding established brand guidelines while consistently striving to push creative boundaries.
A passionate designer and original creative thinker at heart, combining exceptional interpersonal skills with a highly flexible and adaptable approach.
Ability to approach opportunities from a multidisciplinary perspective building good internal relationships.
Possess exceptional design sensibilities alongside an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core design principles; scale, proportion, and spatial arrangement.
Advanced understanding of materiality and detailing.
Adept at designing across all project scales, from premium high-end experiences to temporary small-scale installations.
Unafraid to try, experiment and sometimes fail. Embrace our spirit of Independent Creativity.
Advanced knowledge of 2D Technical Drawing 3D Modelling in CAD software, ideally Vectorworks.
Advanced knowledge of 3D Visualisation, ideally Enscape and or Unreal Engine.
A curious mindset toward incorporating AI to enhance workflows, combined with a continuous interest in emerging creative technologies.

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.

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