Experiential Designer
Pinch, New York, NY, United States
Location: Hybrid in NYC (Preferred) or Los Angeles
Reports to: Creative Director
About the Agency As an immersive design studio, Pinch activates big ideas, bold thinking, and beautiful design for culture-driven brands. Emphasizing tactility, materiality, and the five senses, Pinch creates experiences and environments that engage on multi-sensory and emotional levels. Co-founded by friends and industry veterans, Pinch acts as the creative counterpart to LA-based production house Salt.
From the outside, we’re a creative powerhouse, pairing strategic design with production expertise to flawlessly execute next level experiences. Inside, we’re a radically compassionate company, burning down traditional agency norms by centering people and giving creativity the space and support to thrive.
We spark curiosity, foster community, and inspire action with the potency of a Pinch.
Position Overview The 3D Experiential Designer is central to conceptualizing, visualizing, and executing immersive brand experiences that live in the physical world. The ideal candidate is both a visionary thinker and a hands‑on designer, able to translate strategy and brand identity into innovative environments, installations, and spatial storytelling.
You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams—graphic designers, art directors, producers, creative technologists, and fabricators—to develop concepts that not only inspire but also align with real‑world production and budgetary considerations. Our workflow is 3D-centric, so the ability to quickly model, design, detail and visualize at a high quality level is key.
This is an opportunity to help shape the way people interact with brands, through unforgettable, immersive experiences.
Skills & Expertise Creative Contribution
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and cross-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and develop spatial design solutions
Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions, bringing innovative and on-brand ideas to the table
Translate brand guidelines and strategy into physical environments using mood board research and other methods to communicate the approach
Balance creativity with practicality, ensuring designs are both innovative and feasible within production and budgetary constraints
Concept Development & Design
Design immersive environments for a variety of experiential touchpoints, including events, pop-ups, retail, trade shows, and installations
Develop 3D models, renderings, and animations that bring concepts to life for internal and client presentations
Integrate 2D and digital design elements into 3D spatial systems, ensuring cohesive and layered guest journeys
Stay current on materials, fabrication methods, technologies, and design trends to keep work fresh and forward-thinking
Present design concepts with clarity and confidence to both internal teams and clients
Partner with producers, fabricators, and vendors to maintain design integrity through production and onsite execution
Participate in client walkthroughs and site visits, providing solutions and adjustments in real time
Collaborate with creative, strategy, account, and production teams to ensure work aligns with client objectives and larger project goals
Support new business pitches with compelling visuals, renderings, and presentations
Core Competencies
Expertise in 3DS Max, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite; familiar with emerging tools and AI design platforms a plus
Exceptional spatial design skills, with a deep understanding of architecture, fabrication techniques for events, materials, lighting, furniture, and décor
Strong technical ability to produce renderings (Enscape & D5 preferred), elevations, and production-ready 3D models
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate ideas visually and verbally
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Solutions-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to adapt quickly onsite and collaborate across disciplines
Passion for human-centered design, crafting guest journeys that prioritize emotion, interaction, and impact
Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, parametric design tools) a plus
Onsite Responsibilities
Gain a clear understanding of all team roles and responsibilities prior to and upon arrival onsite
Contribute to the onsite production deck, ensuring accuracy and alignment with installation requirements
Oversee installation of creative elements—including 3D builds, fabrication, furniture, and décor—while fostering strong vendor relationships
Maintain awareness of the full production schedule and ensure creative execution aligns with overall project timelines
Collaborate with creative and production teams to proactively identify and resolve concerns with a solutions-oriented mindset
Take a hands‑on approach to project delivery—leading by example and contributing wherever needed to bring the vision to life
Provide oversight and support for styling and décor to ensure design integrity throughout the installation
Adapt floorplans, footprints, or layouts as needed to address real-time onsite requirements
Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., IP, LP, Fabrication teams) to implement necessary adjustments and refinements
Qualifications
5-8+ years’ of experience in Architecture, Retail Design, Experiential/Environmental Design, or a related creative field (agency experience strongly preferred)
4 Year College Degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication or related course of study
Expertise in 3DS Max, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite; familiar with emerging tools and AI design platforms a plus
Proven ability to translate brand identities into compelling 3D environments that integrate architecture, graphics, lighting, and technology
Strong portfolio showcasing ability to create immersive, experiential, and brand-forward design work with high-quality 3D models, renderings, animations, and detailed documentation (floorplans, elevations, fabrication drawings, etc.)
Travel & Mobility
Ability to travel 25%
Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours, to include nights, weekends and holidays as needed
PINCH’S CORE VALUES + YOU
Joy Begets Creativity:
In the heat of the project, can we find moments of fun and levity? When stressed, anxious about succeeding, or frustrated with process, good ideas are hard to come by. Great ones, nearly impossible. You help contribute to a creative and positive work environment by being collaborative, open to ideas, and treating team members with respect.
Go Beyond the Ask:
At face value, many projects seem destined to produce uninspiring results. We ask ourselves, can the core goals be hijacked—hopefully with a core client as an accomplice—to ensure we can create stories that are interesting, cool, or even fun. Let’s give clients what they need, but are unable to articulate and opening them up to possibilities that they may not have imagined. You help facilitate this discovery process by pushing the work by being inquisitive, keeping yourself up-to-date with cultural trends, and expressing your point of view.
Never Arrive:
Stagnation kills creative (and companies). Brands need to grow and evolve, teams need to grow and evolve, companies need to grow and evolve. Can we push ourselves and our clients to stay ahead of the current, to realize that success always needs to evolve beyond what we know or feel comfortable with. You contribute to the growth and success of the team by holding yourself to a high standard of excellence and taking risks.
Human Beings Feelings:
“Feel Something.” A fundamental need for human beings is to connect with something that feels magical and special. This comes through moments which move us emotionally, and separate us from daily concerns. You keep Pinch accountable to its values by keeping our “why” at the forefront of your work.
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Reports to: Creative Director
About the Agency As an immersive design studio, Pinch activates big ideas, bold thinking, and beautiful design for culture-driven brands. Emphasizing tactility, materiality, and the five senses, Pinch creates experiences and environments that engage on multi-sensory and emotional levels. Co-founded by friends and industry veterans, Pinch acts as the creative counterpart to LA-based production house Salt.
From the outside, we’re a creative powerhouse, pairing strategic design with production expertise to flawlessly execute next level experiences. Inside, we’re a radically compassionate company, burning down traditional agency norms by centering people and giving creativity the space and support to thrive.
We spark curiosity, foster community, and inspire action with the potency of a Pinch.
Position Overview The 3D Experiential Designer is central to conceptualizing, visualizing, and executing immersive brand experiences that live in the physical world. The ideal candidate is both a visionary thinker and a hands‑on designer, able to translate strategy and brand identity into innovative environments, installations, and spatial storytelling.
You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams—graphic designers, art directors, producers, creative technologists, and fabricators—to develop concepts that not only inspire but also align with real‑world production and budgetary considerations. Our workflow is 3D-centric, so the ability to quickly model, design, detail and visualize at a high quality level is key.
This is an opportunity to help shape the way people interact with brands, through unforgettable, immersive experiences.
Skills & Expertise Creative Contribution
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and cross-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and develop spatial design solutions
Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions, bringing innovative and on-brand ideas to the table
Translate brand guidelines and strategy into physical environments using mood board research and other methods to communicate the approach
Balance creativity with practicality, ensuring designs are both innovative and feasible within production and budgetary constraints
Concept Development & Design
Design immersive environments for a variety of experiential touchpoints, including events, pop-ups, retail, trade shows, and installations
Develop 3D models, renderings, and animations that bring concepts to life for internal and client presentations
Integrate 2D and digital design elements into 3D spatial systems, ensuring cohesive and layered guest journeys
Stay current on materials, fabrication methods, technologies, and design trends to keep work fresh and forward-thinking
Present design concepts with clarity and confidence to both internal teams and clients
Partner with producers, fabricators, and vendors to maintain design integrity through production and onsite execution
Participate in client walkthroughs and site visits, providing solutions and adjustments in real time
Collaborate with creative, strategy, account, and production teams to ensure work aligns with client objectives and larger project goals
Support new business pitches with compelling visuals, renderings, and presentations
Core Competencies
Expertise in 3DS Max, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite; familiar with emerging tools and AI design platforms a plus
Exceptional spatial design skills, with a deep understanding of architecture, fabrication techniques for events, materials, lighting, furniture, and décor
Strong technical ability to produce renderings (Enscape & D5 preferred), elevations, and production-ready 3D models
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate ideas visually and verbally
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Solutions-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to adapt quickly onsite and collaborate across disciplines
Passion for human-centered design, crafting guest journeys that prioritize emotion, interaction, and impact
Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, parametric design tools) a plus
Onsite Responsibilities
Gain a clear understanding of all team roles and responsibilities prior to and upon arrival onsite
Contribute to the onsite production deck, ensuring accuracy and alignment with installation requirements
Oversee installation of creative elements—including 3D builds, fabrication, furniture, and décor—while fostering strong vendor relationships
Maintain awareness of the full production schedule and ensure creative execution aligns with overall project timelines
Collaborate with creative and production teams to proactively identify and resolve concerns with a solutions-oriented mindset
Take a hands‑on approach to project delivery—leading by example and contributing wherever needed to bring the vision to life
Provide oversight and support for styling and décor to ensure design integrity throughout the installation
Adapt floorplans, footprints, or layouts as needed to address real-time onsite requirements
Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., IP, LP, Fabrication teams) to implement necessary adjustments and refinements
Qualifications
5-8+ years’ of experience in Architecture, Retail Design, Experiential/Environmental Design, or a related creative field (agency experience strongly preferred)
4 Year College Degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication or related course of study
Expertise in 3DS Max, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite; familiar with emerging tools and AI design platforms a plus
Proven ability to translate brand identities into compelling 3D environments that integrate architecture, graphics, lighting, and technology
Strong portfolio showcasing ability to create immersive, experiential, and brand-forward design work with high-quality 3D models, renderings, animations, and detailed documentation (floorplans, elevations, fabrication drawings, etc.)
Travel & Mobility
Ability to travel 25%
Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours, to include nights, weekends and holidays as needed
PINCH’S CORE VALUES + YOU
Joy Begets Creativity:
In the heat of the project, can we find moments of fun and levity? When stressed, anxious about succeeding, or frustrated with process, good ideas are hard to come by. Great ones, nearly impossible. You help contribute to a creative and positive work environment by being collaborative, open to ideas, and treating team members with respect.
Go Beyond the Ask:
At face value, many projects seem destined to produce uninspiring results. We ask ourselves, can the core goals be hijacked—hopefully with a core client as an accomplice—to ensure we can create stories that are interesting, cool, or even fun. Let’s give clients what they need, but are unable to articulate and opening them up to possibilities that they may not have imagined. You help facilitate this discovery process by pushing the work by being inquisitive, keeping yourself up-to-date with cultural trends, and expressing your point of view.
Never Arrive:
Stagnation kills creative (and companies). Brands need to grow and evolve, teams need to grow and evolve, companies need to grow and evolve. Can we push ourselves and our clients to stay ahead of the current, to realize that success always needs to evolve beyond what we know or feel comfortable with. You contribute to the growth and success of the team by holding yourself to a high standard of excellence and taking risks.
Human Beings Feelings:
“Feel Something.” A fundamental need for human beings is to connect with something that feels magical and special. This comes through moments which move us emotionally, and separate us from daily concerns. You keep Pinch accountable to its values by keeping our “why” at the forefront of your work.
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