Senior Experiential 3D/Spatial Designer for Pop-Ups

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted, an Upwork Company, seeks a Senior Experiential 3D / Spatial Designer for a freelance engagement to support a retail pop-up environment. The designer will own concepts from sketches to polished 2D/3D designs and practical build-outs.

The role emphasizes experiential, environmental, and spatial design with strong client-facing and presentation skills. NYC area preferred, on-site work with possible remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in experiential, retail, environmental, or spatial design.
• Proven ability to translate concepts into polished 2D and 3D designs and practical build-outs.
• Experience taking projects from early concepts through detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development for a branded retail pop-up environment.
• Develop concepts, sketches, presentations, and creative decks.
• Create polished 2D and 3D designs and visualizations for the physical environment.
• Translate creative direction into thoughtful and executable spatial designs.
• Develop concepts for retail environments, customer experiences, and physical spaces.
• Support both early-stage conceptual development and detailed design.
• Design and visualize physical build-outs and spatial elements.
• Present design concepts and creative directions to clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate directly with the client and project manager throughout the engagement.
• Incorporate client feedback and iterate quickly on designs.
• Take ownership of creative work from initial concept through design development.
• Ensure designs are visually compelling while remaining practical and executable.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Experiential design

Spatial design

2D/3D design

Presentation skills

Client-facing

Job description

Lifted, an Upwork Company, seeks a Senior Experiential 3D / Spatial Designer for a freelance engagement to support a retail pop-up environment. The designer will own concepts from sketches to polished 2D/3D designs and practical build-outs.

The role emphasizes experiential, environmental, and spatial design with strong client-facing and presentation skills. NYC area preferred, on-site work with possible remote collaboration.