3D Designer – Contract position for 4-6 months

The Imagination Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Creative culture

High-impact projects

Job summary

The Imagination Group is seeking a midweight 3D Designer on a contract basis for 4-6 months to help design interactive interior, architectural, exhibition, and environmental brand environments. The role starts in early January and focuses on delivering a large brand experience for early to mid‑2027.

You will develop 3D concepts, layouts, and detailed drawings, collaborating with UX, 2D designers, and strategists to craft holistic creative solutions and present progress to clients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design.
• Strong portfolio showing spatial storytelling and premium visuals.
• Ability to visualize, communicate ideas quickly, and manage time under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs aligned with briefs and brand narratives.
• Create 3D drawings and models in Vectorworks with plans, elevations and detailing.
• Produce high-quality renders using Cinema 4D/Enscape for client reviews.
• Collaborate with UX and 2D teams to integrate graphics into 3D environments.

Skills

3D design

Interior architecture

Exhibition design

Environmental design

Detailing

Education

Degree in Interior/Architecture/Environmental Design

Tools

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

Job description

3D Designer – Contract position for 4-6 months

We are looking for a midweight3D Designer with a background in interior, architectural, exhibition, or environmental design to join our integrated creative team for 4-6 months. This role is focused on designing and delivering a large brand experience (either fixed facility or event) early to mid 2027 with possible involvement on other projects too. This position would be starting early January.

Key Responsibilities

• Spatial & Experience Design:
• Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives
• Possess a good understanding in detailing, materials and fabrication processes
• Create quality comprehensive technical drawing packages in 3D, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing
• Create high-quality renders ideally using Enscape and Cinema 4D. These would be used for weekly client presentations and reviews
• Work with 2D designers and motion specialists to integrate graphic elements into 3D environments when required
• Help lead discussions and presentations with internal teams.
• Work closely with UX designers, 2D designers and Strategists to develop holistic creative solutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 3 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design.
• Extensive portfolio highlighting spatial storytelling, experiential brand environments, and premium-quality visualisations
• Proven design aesthetic, in-depth knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes
• Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly
• Exceptionally organised with keen attention to detail and proven ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Extensive hands-on experience with the following technologies:

• Expertise in 3D modelling and rendering software, including Cinema 4D and Enscape
• Drafting in 3D using Vectorworks for technical drawings and modelling.
• Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools.

What we can offer you:

• Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brand
• 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

WHAT MAKES US, US

We spark the imaginationChanging the way people think, feel and act

We design experiences that create memories, change behaviours and shape cultures

We specialise in consultancy, brand destinations, live events, content and investor communications

Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation – they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.

We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term.

To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together.

We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us.

We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination – regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background.

We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.

We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger.

Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done.

• Role 3D Designer – Contract position for 4-6 months