Director, 3D Design
Wasserman, United States
Job Description
Wasserman powers the business of sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, music artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.
Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an inspired 3D Designer to join our bustling Creative Department headquartered in Brooklyn. We are a rapidly growing global agency, doing primarily experiential work for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
Our growing team needs a strong, senior 3D Designer who is passionate about people, driven by design, and inspired to innovate. From sports sponsorships to fashion launches and beyond, we’re looking for a designer with both the desire and aptitude to tackle a range of exciting projects.
Who You Are
You are an experienced 3D Designer that compliments vision and imagination with deep technical knowhow. The successful candidate should have a portfolio that demonstrates an affinity for environmental design, and a good knowledge of laying out complex environments. Working collaboratively with creative teams, production, and account leads comes naturally to you, while translating ideas into powerful design is your special power.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work on a variety of projects alongside our design leads and a team of supporting creatives. From attending brainstorms to translating ideas into meaningful design to communicating on client calls, you’ll ensure the creative output is the best it can be while collaborating closely with your respective teams to take every experience to the next level.
Your Responsibilities
- Work simultaneously on multiple projects based on current client workload throughout entire design process from initial concept development through final execution.
- Create and oversee materials for client campaigns. Liasing with third party vendors as required, and ensuring a default level of professionalism to all output.
- Collaborate on creative and production timelines to incorporate 3D design deliverables within the overall project timeline.
- Present work internally to team, and substantiate creative decisions, and take feedback and amends in good spirits.
- Typical work includes, but is not limited to, iterative concept studies, schematic spatial layouts, 3D renderings, detailed production drawings and elevations, material studies and specifications, design presentation and digital assets.
- Must be a team player with drive, dedication and a positive attitude, and an ability to brainstorm, collaborate and take creative direction, working in a fast pasted environment.
- Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and software to enhance design capabilities.
Requirements
- A portfolio that demonstrates a competent ability to create fresh, evocative, and engaging environments by example of sketches, fully rendered 3D models, and detailed production drawings.
- Adaptive design eye and skill
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients
- Ability to translate feedback from senior creatives into finished designs and collateral.
- Ensure files for production are properly built and work with specified parameters on a per project basis.
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized and able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
- 8+ years of environmental, exhibit, installation design agency experience in the Experiential Sector.
Benefits
Base salary range: $120-150K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role