Senior Experiential Designer - London

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position{{:}}

As a Senior Experiential Designer at NVE, you will play a critical role in shaping the spatial design and expression of brand experiences for some of the world’s biggest, boldest, and most beloved brands.

This role is intended for experienced designers who possess exceptional craft, strong creative instincts, and the ability to independently drive complex design work from concept through execution. You will collaborate closely with creative, strategy, production, and client teams to develop thoughtful, culturally relevant work that bridges the gap between creative intent and real-world impact.

At NVE, Senior Experiential Designers are trusted design leads within the studio. They help elevate the quality of the work, contribute meaningfully to creative development, mentor any more junior designers, and serve as stewards of craft across projects and teams.

Job Responsibilities{{:}}

• Lead the design and development of experiential concepts, visualized through mood boards, floor plans, 3d models, renderings & technical layouts.
• Independently drive complex design work from concept development through final execution, balancing creativity, craft, and practicality
• Contribute strategic design thinking and visual problem-solving throughout the creative process
• Present design work to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating creative rationale & design decisions
• Collaborate closely with creatives, strategists, producers, fabricators, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of design intent
• Manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Act as creative lead on appropriately scaled design-forward projects
• Serve as a mentor and resource for more junior designers, providing thoughtful feedback, guidance, and support
• Actively participate in critiques, creative discussions, and collaborative working sessions that strengthen the broader team.
• Explore and advocate for new approaches, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices (including AI-supported workflows) to help advance the work and studio
• Develop a strong understanding of client brands, business objectives, and experiential goals to ensure design solutions are both creatively compelling and strategically effective
• Participate in onsite installations and live experiences as opportunities arise, helping ensure the integrity of the design vision
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, experimentation, and craft

Qualifications{{:}}

• You have a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional design craft, strong conceptual thinking, and an ability to design narrative-driven spaces. Examples of built work you designed is mandatory.
• You embody NVE’s behaviors — be courageous, be committed, be curious, be catalysts, and be good citizens
• You have advanced proficiency in 3d software (Rhino or Sketchup), Adobe Creative Suite, & visualization platforms. You should also show experience in incorporating AI into your design process
• You possess excellent visual communication skills and are comfortable presenting work and creative rationale to both internal teams and clients
• You can independently manage complex projects and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail
• You have proven experience in quality controlling shop drawings, fabrication process and onsite load-in
• You have a strong point of view and creative conviction, balanced with humility, collaboration, and openness to feedback
• You are passionate about mentoring others and helping elevate the quality of work across the broader studio
• You are a lifelong student of creativity, culture, and design — and it shows
• You have at least 5 years of experience working as a professional designer in the experiential marketing category

Requirements {{:}}

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.

Location {{:}}

We are a hybrid company with our hub locations in Los Angeles, Ne…