Senior Experience Designer X98W6573

icreatives; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

icreatives in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Experience Designer for a contract-to-hire, on-site role. You will lead end-to-end design for environmental, spatial, and experiential projects, translating strategy into tangible spaces.

The team values craft, collaboration, and storytelling across physical environments. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of relevant experience, a strong built-work portfolio, and proficiency in SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe CC, and Figma.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience in environmental/spatial/experiential design.
• Portfolio showing completed, built work beyond renderings.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, scale, and materials.
• Proficient in SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe CC, and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Own design development for environmental and experiential projects end-to-end.
• Define vision, requirements, and timelines with leadership and stakeholders.
• Design wayfinding systems, signage, and branded graphics.
• Develop detailed technical drawings and production-ready files.
• Solve design and production challenges throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage your timelines and communicate progress and risks.
• Contribute to brainstorms, reviews, and new business pitches.

Skills

3–6 years experience

Portfolio of built work

Spatial design principles

Clear communicator

Project juggling

Team collaboration

Design problem solving

Tools

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Senior Experience Designer | Contract to Hire I Hybrid

TTH: $85-$95K / $42.00 - $47.00 per hour

Location: Portland, OR

icreatives is recruiting for a Senior Experience Designer on behalf of our client, a small, independent design studio creating branded environments, experiential campaigns, and spatial storytelling. Their tight-knit team of designers, strategists, and makers is passionate about craft - both in the work they produce and in how they work together. As a Senior Experience Designer, you'll help bring brands to life in physical space. From early concept to final fabrication, you'll translate strategy into environments and experiences people can see, touch, and feel.

What You'll Do

• Own design development for environmental, spatial, and experiential projects end-to-end
• Partner with Creative Leadership, fellow designers, project managers, and stakeholders to define vision, requirements, and timelines
• Design wayfinding systems, signage, and branded environmental graphics
• Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and production-ready files
• Solve design and production challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage your own timelines and keep the team updated on progress and risks
• Contribute to studio brainstorms, creative reviews, and new business pitches

What You Bring

• 3–6 years of professional experience in environmental, spatial, and/or experiential design
• A portfolio showing completed, built work — not just renderings or concepts
• Strong understanding of spatial design principles, scale, and materiality
• Advanced skills in SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, and production specifications
• Clear communicator who can present ideas to teammates, clients, and vendors
• Ability to juggle multiple projects of different sizes and deadlines
• Deep curiosity, attention to detail, and passion for thoughtful design

What We Offer

• A collaborative studio culture where your ideas and work have real impact
• Paid time off + 40 hours of sick time annually
• Paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Flexible hybrid work options
• This is a fast-paced studio with evolving priorities and deadlines. The role involves extended computer work on a Mac system.

This is a contract-to-hire, on-site position in Portland, OR. Remote work is not available.

We receive a high volume of applications, so we can't respond to each one individually. If your qualifications align, we'll reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.