Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mondo is a company that focuses on experiential design, and they are seeking a Lead Experiential Designer to lead immersive projects across various platforms. The role involves managing the design process from concept to installation, collaborating with multiple teams to create engaging environments and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead experiential design projects from initial concept through production and installation
- Design retail environments, trade shows, events, pop-ups, and branded activations
- Develop sketches, mood boards, floor plans, environmental graphics, 3D renderings, and production-ready artwork
- Create presentations, material palettes, design rationales, signage, posters, and branded event materials
- Present concepts and creative work during stakeholder and executive reviews
- Serve as the Creative Director's right-hand creative partner and independently lead project workstreams
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining timelines, quality, and stakeholder alignment
- Collaborate with marketing, retail, events, product, construction, vendors, and fabricators
- Review proofs, fabrication samples, materials, and production files for quality control
- Participate in two creative reviews per week and other project meetings
- Work 32–40 hours per week across four or five days, with availability for meetings from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Skills
- 5+ years of professional experience in experiential design, environmental design, branded environments, retail design, trade show design, event design, or spatial design
- Current or recent experience in a role such as Senior Experiential Designer, Experiential Design Lead, Environmental Designer, Retail Designer, Spatial Designer, Branded Environments Designer, or Senior Graphic Designer with significant 3D experiential work
- Strong graphic design foundation combined with hands-on 3D and spatial design experience
- Advanced, professional-level SketchUp experience; candidates must have used SketchUp to design environments, fixtures, booths, retail spaces, or event installations
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Extensive creative agency experience delivering experiential work for recognizable consumer, retail, lifestyle, apparel, education, or similarly design-forward brands
- Portfolio must include end-to-end experiential projects such as trade shows, retail stores, pop-ups, branded events, exhibits, or activations
- Portfolio must show the design process, including concept development, mood boards, sketches, floor plans, blueprints, 3D renderings, environmental graphics, and final installed work
- Experience producing both 2D graphic assets and 3D physical environments
- Experience preparing production-ready artwork and files for print, fabrication, and installation
- Working knowledge of materials, print production, signage, fabrication, proofs, and quality-control processes
- Experience partnering directly with fabricators, production vendors, installers, or construction teams
- Ability to independently own multiple complex projects from concept through final execution
- Strong presentation skills with experience presenting creative concepts and design rationale to senior leaders, executives, or clients
- Strong verbal communication and visual storytelling skills
- Able to receive direct creative feedback, revise work quickly, and remain objective about design decisions
- Self-directed, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working with limited oversight
- Experience collaborating across marketing, events, retail, product, construction, and other cross-functional teams
- Interest in or hands-on experience using generative AI tools within the creative process
- Must be available for meetings and collaboration during PST business hours
- Experience working in both creative agency and in-house corporate environments
- Experience supporting major consumer brands with large-scale experiential campaigns
- Proficiency with Figma, FigJam, Microsoft Office, Adobe Firefly, or similar AI design tools
- Experience designing spaces or experiences for children, families, teachers, or education-focused audiences
- Passion for education, children, and engaging learning environments
- Located near Portland, Oregon, or Long Beach, California
Benefits
- Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
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