Lead Associate Design Director, Experiential

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks an Associate Design Director, Experiential (Finance) in the United States to lead crafted spatial and 3D design across live events.

You will guide internal teams, integrate with graphic, spatial, and account partners, and drive brand experiences from concept through fabrication. You will oversee ideation, renders, production drawings, and on-site installation, ensuring design aligns with client objectives and cultural trends.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years experience in experiential, exhibition design or spatial design.
• Degree or robust experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental/Exhibition Design, Graphic Design or related field.
• Portfolio of spatial design work where you've had substantial hands on background developing brand experiences, from conception to execution.
• Strong graphic design lens a must.
• Acute attention to detail, highly organized, and diligent in follow-through.
• Expert in 3d modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino , Cinema 4d etc
• Confident in 2D drafting language and technical drawings with ability to review and redline said drawings in prep for fabrication
• Great planner who constantly thinks ahead about the needs of the team, the account and the client
• Ability to communicate spatial designs and materials effectively by using various mediums including sketches, comps or rendering software
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop , Illustrator & other relevant Creative Suite tools
• Must be interested in working on a range of events, from premium hospitality experiences to sports and entertainment activations
• Must have a high taste level for materials, design language, merch, decor etc
• Figma knowledge a plus
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail
• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in presenting work internally and externally; excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Extremely high caliber craftsperson leading the creative development and execution of all spatial and 3D design elements on a project (medium to large scale)
• Breadth as a designer, with strong understanding and capabilities across several design domains such as user journeys, moodboards , sketches, accurate 3D models, polished renderings etc
• Lead in the design development and execution of experiential elements including physical environments, interactive installations, and digital components
• Ideate brand ideas and design solutions that are relevant to consumers, culture and business objectives - push design team forward by bringing strong ideas to the table
• Help lead an integrated design team, collaborating with graphic designers, spatial designers, art directors and writers, as well as with a larger team of Producers and Account Managers.
• Deliver and present design deliverables to clients and teams, articulating design decisions thoughtfully and incorporation feedback in to design revisions
• Lead site visits and surveys to gather photos, dimensions and other info needed for proper site selection and design implementation
• Partner with production to work with fabrication vendors on build drawings, material selections, cost revisions, shop visits etc
• Manage design efforts during load-ins and installs, ensuring the execution aligns with design specifications across physical and digital touchpoints
• Lead the vision and sourcing of props, furniture, and decor, ensuring alignment with design concepts and project requirements
• Proactive multi-tasker, self-propelled - does not wait for instructions and can ask questions proactively when clear guidance is needed

Skills

Experiential design

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Presentation

Concept ideation

Education

Architecture/Interior/Design degree

Portfolio of spatial design work

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

Cinema 4D

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings seeks an Associate Design Director, Experiential (Finance) in the United States to lead crafted spatial and 3D design across live events.

You will guide internal teams, integrate with graphic, spatial, and account partners, and drive brand experiences from concept through fabrication. You will oversee ideation, renders, production drawings, and on-site installation, ensuring design aligns with client objectives and cultural trends.