Design Lead

Something Special Studios

$90K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of visual, experiential, environmental, or brand design experience (agency experience a plus)
  • Portfolio showcasing impactful experiential and visual design work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion/3D skills (Rhino, C4D, etc.) advantageous
  • Strong skills in typography, composition, and creating visual systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and lead design processes
  • Knowledge of production processes for experiential design projects

Responsibilities

  • Develop visual concepts transforming experiential ideas into 2D/3D designs
  • Create high-fidelity mockups, renderings, and graphics for presentations
  • Scale concepts across various environments, both physical and digital
  • Establish and maintain visual design systems and guidelines
  • Oversee the visual execution, focusing on layout, color, and production readiness
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders including spatial designers and producers
  • Lead creation of client presentations and represent work internally and externally
  • Mentor junior designers and uphold high design standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering creativity
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile experiential projects
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Access to advanced design tools and technologies
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
The Design Lead will bring strong expertise in visual storytelling, brand expression, and art direction to create compelling 2D and 3D design solutions across experiential, spatial, and digital environments. This role collaborates closely with creative leadership to concept and execute high-quality visual work that elevates immersive brand experiences.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop clear visual concepts that translate spatial and experiential ideas into 2D/3D designs.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups, renderings, graphics, and presentation assets.
    Scale concepts across environmental, physical, and digital outputs.
  • Build and maintain visual design systems and guidelines.
  • Oversee visual execution including layout, composition, color, and production-ready assets.
  • Collaborate with spatial designers, producers, strategists, and art directors.
  • Lead creation of client-facing decks and present work internally and externally.
  • Mentor designers and uphold strong internal design standards.
  • Manage workflow from concept through production, including communication with fabricators and partners.

Qualifications:
  • 7-10+ years of visual, experiential, environmental, or brand design experience (agency experience a plus).
  • Portfolio demonstrating compelling experiential and visual design work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Motion and/or 3D experience (Rhino, C4D, etc.) is a plus.
  • Strong skills in typography, composition, and visual systems.
  • Clear communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and lead aspects of the design process.
  • Understanding of production processes for experiential or environmental work.

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