Experiential Designer Jobs
Experiential Designer jobs are open from junior to senior and director level across events, retail, tech, and entertainment, with specializations in environment design, interactive installations, and branded experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Experiential Designer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 21+ Experiential Designer jobs
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.- Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
- Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
- Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field.- 2 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace. Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software.
- LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.- Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
- Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
- Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field.- 2 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace. Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software.
- LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
Experiential Designer Jobs by Experience Level
See All 21 Experiential Designer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Experiential Designer JobsExperiential Designer Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in experiential designer jobs.
- Portfolio demonstrating spatial design, branded environments, or interactive installations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino for concept development and fabrication drawings
- Experience managing vendor relationships, fabrication partners, or on-site production crews
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, interior design, architecture, or a related field
- Ability to develop concepts from brief through production under tight deadlines
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite for presentation decks and visual communication
Tips for Your Experiential Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Experiential designers are judged on process as much as outcome. For each application, lead with case studies that show your ideation, spatial thinking, and fabrication decisions, not just finished photography. Hiring teams want to follow your reasoning from brief to build.
Name the tools you actually use
Job postings for experiential designers often screen for specific software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, or Adobe Creative Suite. List the tools you use by name in your resume, matched to the ones called out in the posting, so your application clears initial reviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists experiential designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specialty
Experiential design is broad, so filter for postings that name your core area, whether that is retail environments, trade show design, pop-up activations, or museum exhibitions. Applying to roles that match your specialty makes your portfolio far more persuasive.
Prepare a walk-through of one full project
Most experiential designer interviews include a portfolio review where you present a project end to end. Practice explaining your constraints, your vendor or fabrication decisions, and how you handled changes on site. Vague answers about team process are a common reason candidates stall.
Negotiate scope and timeline, not just pay
When you receive an offer, clarify what a typical activation cycle looks like, how many projects run concurrently, and who owns vendor relationships. Experiential roles vary widely in pace and autonomy, and those conditions affect your day-to-day far more than a small salary difference.
Experiential Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most experiential designers?
The most active employers for experiential designers right now are Cannon Design, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and Exhibitus, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in brands, agencies, and event production companies with ongoing activation programs.
How many experiential designer jobs are remote?
About 33% of experiential designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in the concept development and strategy phases of the work. Roles that require on-site production management, installation oversight, or client walkthroughs are typically in-person or involve significant travel.
How do you become an experiential designer?
Most experiential designers start with a degree in industrial design, interior design, architecture, or a related spatial discipline, then build hands-on experience through agency internships, event production roles, or retail environment projects. Building a portfolio that shows full project cycles, from concept sketches through fabrication and installation, is what moves candidates from consideration to offer.
How do you get hired as an experiential designer with little experience?
Candidates with limited professional experience can get traction by documenting personal or academic projects that show spatial problem-solving and production thinking. Assistive roles at event agencies, prop houses, or trade show firms build real fabrication and vendor knowledge fast. Hiring managers in this field respond to process-heavy portfolios, so show your work at every stage, not just the final result.
What does the experiential designer interview process look like?
Most experiential designer interviews begin with a portfolio review where you walk through one or two projects in depth, covering your brief, constraints, and production decisions. A second round typically involves a design challenge or brief response completed in a short window. Final stages often include a conversation with a creative director or account lead focused on how you handle client feedback and on-site changes.
Where can I find and apply to experiential designer jobs?
You can find and apply to experiential designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each one that matches.
See All 21 Experiential Designer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Experiential Designer Jobs