Experiential Design Lead - Immersive Environments

Vox Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vox Media is seeking an Experiential Design Lead to oversee the visual identity of live events, activations, and editorial franchises. The role spans spatial experiences and graphic systems, connecting branding through materials, signage, graphics, and digital integrations.

The ideal candidate designs immersive environments where architecture, typography, and storytelling align across venues. 6+ years in art direction or related fields are expected, with a strong portfolio and collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience leading experiential design across live events, editorial franchises, and branded environments.
• Strong ability to translate brand voice into immersive spatial and graphic systems.
• Proven track record directing multiple projects with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction across editorial tentpoles and B2B events from concept to execution.
• Translate briefs into immersive environments balancing design, print, signage, and digital integrations.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and production to extend brand identity in physical spaces.
• Develop concepts, mood boards, renderings, and installation specifications.
• Oversee fabrication, color management, and on‑site installation while maintaining budgets.
• Direct freelance designers and production partners to deliver consistent brand systems.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and manage timelines and budgets.
• Travel to event sites for site visits and show‑day oversight.

Skills

Art direction

Experiential design

Environmental design

Graphic design

Editorial branding

Brand storytelling

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Figma

Splash

Gsuite

Job description

Vox Media is seeking an Experiential Design Lead to oversee the visual identity of live events, activations, and editorial franchises. The role spans spatial experiences and graphic systems, connecting branding through materials, signage, graphics, and digital integrations.

The ideal candidate designs immersive environments where architecture, typography, and storytelling align across venues. 6+ years in art direction or related fields are expected, with a strong portfolio and collaboration