Senior 3D Designer - Contract position for 4-6 months

Imagination; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Imagination is seeking a Senior 3D Designer for a 4-6 month contract in New York. You will design and deliver large brand environments, from fixed facilities to events, starting early January.

The role requires strong proficiency in spatial storytelling, 3D modeling, and high-end visualizations, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should have 5+ years in 3D design, a degree in Interior/Environmental Design, and a portfolio demonstrating production-ready drawings and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations.
• Exceptional design aesthetic, strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong understanding of spatial design principles for immersive environments.
• Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs aligned with briefs and brand narratives.
• Produce high-quality design intent drawings and technical documentation.
• Create comprehensive technical drawing packages using Vectorworks (plans, elevations, detailing).
• Create high-quality renders ideally using Cinema 4D.
• Lead discussions and presentations with clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with UX and 2D designers to develop holistic solutions.
• Coordinate with fabricators, engineers, and production to ensure feasibility.
• Prepare internal/client presentations and deliver visually compelling assets.
• Maintain quality control across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Potentially oversee project flow onsite.

Skills

Spatial design

3D modeling

Rendering

Collaboration

Presentation

Time management

Cinema 4D

Vectorworks

Photoshop

Education

Degree in Interior Architecture or Environmental Design

Tools

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Senior 3D Designer - Contract position for 4-6 months

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Creative - 3D

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: New York

Compensation: $65.00 - $100.00 / hour

Description

We are looking for a Senior 3D 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:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative environments within a variety of environments spanning fixed facility to event design.
• Possess a good understanding in detailing, materials and fabrication processes.
• Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives.
• Produce high-quality design intent drawings, and technical documentation to communicate ideas effectively.
• Create quality comprehensive technical drawing packages, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing.

3D Modeling, Rendering & Visualization:

• Create high-quality renders ideally using Cinema 4D.
• Work with 2D designers and motion specialists to integrate graphic elements into 3D environments

Collaboration & Execution:

• Lead discussions and presentations with clients and internal teams
• Work closely with UX designers, 2D designers and Strategists to develop holistic creative solutions
• Delegate to other members of the 3D team as required
• Liaise with fabricators, engineers, and production specialists to ensure designs are technically feasible and meet production requirements
• Support the team by preparing internal and client presentations, delivering visually compelling design assets
• Maintain quality control over multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard
• Potentially seeing project through to completion onsite.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 5 years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations
• Exceptional design aesthetic, strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes
• Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, technologists, and production specialists
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively
• Confident presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Enthusiastic and open-minded, with a passion for innovation and exploring new technologies
• Expertise in 3D modelling and rendering software, including Cinema 4D or similar modelling packages
• Vectorworks experience (for technical drawings)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop for post-production)

Legislation requirements:

Candidates must be authorised to work in the United States in order to apply.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

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