Senior Experiential Designer — Concept to Installation & Placemaking

Moody Nolan; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Nolan is seeking a Senior Experiential Designer to lead and execute design work across branding, environmental graphics, interior placemaking, donor recognition, and experiential elements within the built environment. The role calls for concept-driven thinking, rigorous idea development, and carrying design intent through documentation and implementation.

The ideal candidate will be process-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple projects in a collaborative studio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial design, interior design, architecture, graphic design, environmental design, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong experiential design thinking and execution.
• Ability to produce digital renderings and/or visualizations required; hand sketching is a plus.
• Strong graphic design, typography, and layout skills.
• Revit proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development on assigned projects from concept through implementation
• Contribute to and help shape innovative conceptual design solutions
• Develop branding, graphic design, and interior placemaking concepts across a variety of practice areas, including retail, sports, housing, and education
• Support client presentations, discussions, and ongoing communication in collaboration with project leadership
• Manage individual tasks, deadlines, and deliverables within larger project teams
• Prepare and assist construction documentation for experiential design scope
• Assist with construction administration for assigned projects, including responding to fabricator RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting coordination during bidding, fabrication, and installation
• Support signage and wayfinding design efforts in collaboration with senior signage leadership
• Help mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial design, interior design, architecture, graphic design, environmental design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Revit

Job description

Moody Nolan is seeking a Senior Experiential Designer to lead and execute design work across branding, environmental graphics, interior placemaking, donor recognition, and experiential elements within the built environment. The role calls for concept-driven thinking, rigorous idea development, and carrying design intent through documentation and implementation.

The ideal candidate will be process-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple projects in a collaborative studio