Experiential Designer

Experiential Designer

Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY

NVE 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 an Experiential Designer at NVE, you will help shape visually compelling brand experiences and campaigns through thoughtful spatial design, strong creative instincts, and a deep understanding of storytelling, craft and culture.

This is a mid-level role for designers who can own and drive design deliverables with guidance while contributing meaningfully to the broader creative process. You'll collaborate closely with designers, creatives, strategists, producers, and clients to develop work that is rooted in culture, strategically grounded, and executed with care and precision.

At NVE, Experiential Designers are more than executors — they are trusted creative contributors who help translate ideas into compelling spaces and experiences that create emotional impact in the real world. As your experience grows, so does your ownership: of your work, your creative point of view, and your contribution to the broader Design Studio.

Role Priorities:

• Design and develop experiential concepts, visualized through mood boards, floor plans, 3d models, renderings & technical drawings.
• Own design deliverables from concept development through production with increasing independence and accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional creative teams to develop thoughtful, strategically grounded creative work
• Contribute strategic design thinking during brainstorming sessions, critiques, and collaborative working sessions
• Present design work internally and contribute to client presentations with growing confidence and clarity around creative rationale
• Maintain high standards of craft, consistency, and attention to detail throughout the design process
• Develop a strong understanding of client brands and apply that knowledge consistently across design deliverables
• Actively explore culture, design trends, emerging technologies (such as AI supported workflows), and visual references to help push the work and studio forward
• Collaborate with and support more junior designers, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive and creatively ambitious studio culture
• Prepare and organize fabrication drawings, collaborating closely with production partners and vendors to help ensure successful execution
• Manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Participate in onsite installations and live experiences as opportunities arise, developing a deeper understanding of how design decisions translate into real-world execution

Qualifications:

• You have a portfolio that demonstrates strong design craft, conceptual thinking, and an understanding of how spatial design plays a role in brand experiences. 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 are highly proficient in 3d software (either Rhino or Sketchup), Adobe Creative Suite, & visualization platforms. You should also show experience in incorporating AI into your design process
• You have strong visual communication skills and can articulate design rationale thoughtfully and clearly
• You can manage your own deliverables and workstreams while collaborating effectively within larger creative teams
• You bring a strong point of view and creative curiosity while remaining collaborative, adaptable, and open to feedback
• You care deeply about craft, culture, storytelling, and the details that elevate great design work
• You are a lifelong student of creativity and design — and it shows
• You have 3–5 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 hub locations in Los Angeles and New York City. The ideal candidate is located in either of our hub locations. You must also be willing and able to travel for project site visits, shop visits and onsite load-ins.

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
• 401k Match
• Communication Stipend
• Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
• Company get togethers & retreats
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible WFH policy

Salary Estimation: [$80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year]

This is an Exempt full-time role. 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.

Employment eligibility verification is required for this role. In certain states, NVE participates in the E-Verify program in accordance with local regulations. Applicable states: Utah, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.