Senior Experiential Designer - London

NVE Experience Agency
London, United Kingdom

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 5+ years of experience in experiential marketing and a portfolio showcasing narrative-driven spatial design. This role favors candidates with technical proficiency in 3D software and a willingness to work in London's hybrid office environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in experiential marketing and a strong portfolio of built work
    — “You have at least 5 years of experience working as a professional designer in the experiential marketing category”
  • Experienced designers who can independently drive complex design work from concept to execution
    — “Independently drive complex design work from concept development through final execution”

Things to consider

  • Requires regular in-office presence in Central London at least 1-2 days per week
    — “should be willing to work from our Shoreditch/Soho shared office a minimum of 1-2 days a week”
  • Candidates must have hands-on experience with shop drawings and fabrication processes
    — “You have proven experience in quality controlling shop drawings, fabrication process and onsite load-in”

How to stand out

  • Showcase built work and narrative-driven spatial concepts in your portfolio
    — “Examples of built work you designed is mandatory”
  • Highlight your ability to balance creative vision with practical execution
    — “balancing creativity, craft, and practicality”
  • Demonstrate experience with AI-supported design workflows and 3D modeling tools
    — “experience in incorporating AI into your design process”
  • Emphasize your role as a mentor and collaborator in your application materials
    — “You are passionate about mentoring others and helping elevate the quality of work across the broader studio”
  • Include evidence of contributing to strategic design thinking and visual problem-solving
    — “Contribute strategic design thinking and visual problem-solving throughout the creative process”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Lead the design and development of experiential concepts
  • Drive complex design work from concept through execution
  • Present design work to internal teams and clients
Typical background
Experience in experiential designStrong portfolio of design workAdvanced proficiency in 3D software and visualization platforms

Skills & requirements

Required

Experiential DesignCreative Problem-solvingCollaborative DesignTechnical DesignMentorship

Preferred

Ai-supported Workflows

Stack & domain

Experiential DesignSpatial DesignVisual Design3d ModelingRenderingTechnical LayoutsCreative ThinkingVisual Problem-solvingPresentationCollaborationProject ManagementAi-supported WorkflowsJenkinsCI/CDTest AutomationSensor AlgorithmSignal ProcessingSensor FusionState EstimationEmbedded Platform EngineeringPlatform StrategyDeveloper ExperienceLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringTechnical Decision-makingCustomer FocusTeam BuildingStrategic ThinkingInnovationVisionaryEntrepreneurialBrand ExperienceProduction AgencyFinancial ServicesTechnologyAutomotiveElectric VehiclesRugged SuvsCloud ServicesManaged Compute ServicesInfrastructureSoftware DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsPlatform Engineering

About the role

Original posting from NVE Experience Agency via Greenhouse

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

As a Senior Experiential Designer at NVE, you will play a critical role in shaping the spatial design and expression of brand experiences for some of the world's biggest, boldest, and most beloved brands.

This role is intended for experienced designers who possess exceptional craft, strong creative instincts, and the ability to independently drive complex design work from concept through execution. You will collaborate closely with creative, strategy, production, and client teams to develop thoughtful, culturally relevant work that bridges the gap between creative intent and real-world impact.

At NVE, Senior Experiential Designers are trusted design leads within the studio. They help elevate the quality of the work, contribute meaningfully to creative development, mentor any more junior designers, and serve as stewards of craft across projects and teams.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of experiential concepts, visualized through mood boards, floor plans, 3d models, renderings & technical layouts.

Independently drive complex design work from concept development through final execution, balancing creativity, craft, and practicality

Contribute strategic design thinking and visual problem-solving throughout the creative process

Present design work to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating creative rationale & design decisions

Collaborate closely with creatives, strategists, producers, fabricators, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of design intent

Manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and solutions-oriented

Act as creative lead on appropriately scaled design-forward projects

Serve as a mentor and resource for more junior designers, providing thoughtful feedback, guidance, and support

Actively participate in critiques, creative discussions, and collaborative working sessions that strengthen the broader team.

Explore and advocate for new approaches, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices (including AI-supported workflows) to help advance the work and studio

Develop a strong understanding of client brands, business objectives, and experiential goals to ensure design solutions are both creatively compelling and strategically effective

Participate in onsite installations and live experiences as opportunities arise, helping ensure the integrity of the design vision

Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, experimentation, and craft

Qualifications:

You have a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional design craft, strong conceptual thinking, and an ability to design narrative-driven spaces. Examples of built work you designed is mandatory.

You embody NVE's behaviors — be courageous, be committed, be curious, be catalysts, and be good citizens

You have advanced proficiency in 3d software (Rhino or Sketchup), Adobe Creative Suite, & visualization platforms. You should also show experience in incorporating AI into your design process

You possess excellent visual communication skills and are comfortable presenting work and creative rationale to both internal teams and clients

You can independently manage complex projects and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail

You have proven experience in quality controlling shop drawings, fabrication process and onsite load-in

You have a strong point of view and creative conviction, balanced with humility, collaboration, and openness to feedback

You are passionate about mentoring others and helping elevate the quality of work across the broader studio

You are a lifelong student of creativity, culture, and design — and it shows

You have at least 5 years of experience working as a professional designer in the experiential marketing category

Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.

Location: 

We are a hybrid company with our hub locations in Los Angeles, New York & London. The ideal candidate is located within commuting distance of the Central London area, and should be willing to work from our Shoreditch/Soho shared office a minimum of 1-2 days a week.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work, and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

Perks & Benefits: 

Health & Wellness Benefits   

Annual Leave 

Leadership offsites

Paid Parental Leave   

Flexible WFH policy   

Salary Estimation:  

NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.

Source: NVE Experience Agency careers (Greenhouse)

Similar roles