Senior Environments Designer – Experiential Spaces

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Designer, Environments, to shape physical brand experiences across retail, events and partnerships in Irvine, CA. You will lead hands-on, on-site design work and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate our creative vision into immersive spaces.

You will craft spatial storytelling through materials, color, and layout, manage FF&E selections, and present compelling concepts to stakeholders while delivering scalable, brand-aligned environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative design, interior design, furniture, or experiential design.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional work in physical environments, experiential spaces, and brand touchpoints.
• Proficiency in 3D spatial software (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit) and 2D tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborative cross-functional work experience and ability to articulate design decisions to diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Experiential Design: Drive the conceptualization and design development for physical spaces across retail, marketing events, and brand partnerships.
• Be a Hands-On “Do-er”: Bring your best creative work daily, driving projects from sketch to final execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with video, photography, marketing, retail, and facilities teams to deliver holistic brand experiences.
• Spatial Storytelling: Design with storytelling through color, materiality, texture, furniture, and layout.
• Special Projects & Partnerships: Translate briefs into compelling spaces for pop-ups and flagship experiences.
• Material & FF&E Selection: Choose finishes, materials, and FF&E aligning with brand aesthetics and operations.
• Executive Presentations: Develop and present concept designs and visuals to stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years experience

Portfolio evidences

3D design software

Cross-functional collaboration

Agility

Detail orientation

Onsite presence

Tools

Rhino

SketchUp

Revit

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Designer, Environments, to shape physical brand experiences across retail, events and partnerships in Irvine, CA. You will lead hands-on, on-site design work and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate our creative vision into immersive spaces.

You will craft spatial storytelling through materials, color, and layout, manage FF&E selections, and present compelling concepts to stakeholders while delivering scalable, brand-aligned environments.