Job Description
Senior 3D Designer
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Creative - 3D
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Bill Adcock
Joining Imagination means becoming part of the original experience design agency, creating world-class work for some of the world's most ambitious brands. As the Senior 3D Designer working primarily across our Ford account you’ll lead the spatial design of projects across live events, exhibitions, launches and brand experiences, taking ideas from early concept through to delivery. Working closely with strategists, 2D creatives, producers and technical teams, you’ll help turn strong ideas into experiences that are as practical as they are impactful.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems through design and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. We’re looking for someone who brings more than strong execution - someone with the conceptual thinking to shape ideas from the outset and see opportunities others might miss. You’ll take ownership of projects, support and challenge the team around you, and help raise the creative standard of the work. Success means delivering thoughtful, well-crafted design, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and creating experiences that people genuinely remember.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Creative Strategists and our multidisciplinary design team to shape creative ideas and solutions based on insight and audience.
- Foster innovation within the creative team by sharing your perspective and opinion.
- Lead projects from a spatial design perspective.
- Communicate ideas, thoughts and concepts through sketches and diagrams.
- Produce atmospheric visualisations and animations, through form, lighting and materiality.
- Partner with internal Production teams and external contractors to develop concepts and realize them on-site.
- Deliver detailed technical drawings while maintaining a thorough understanding of site, construction and budget constraints.
- Mentor junior team members, providing clear direction and actionable feedback.
- Present ideas and narratives with confidence and clarity.
- Build strong client relationships
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Prior experience in an agency environment, working across a range of clients, understanding established brand guidelines while consistently striving to push creative boundaries.
- A passionate designer and original creative thinker at heart, combining exceptional interpersonal skills with a highly flexible and adaptable approach.
- Ability to approach opportunities from a multidisciplinary perspective building good internal relationships.
- Possess exceptional design sensibilities alongside an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary trends.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core design principles; scale, proportion, and spatial arrangement.
- Advanced understanding of materiality and detailing.
- Adept at designing across all project scales, from premium high-end experiences to temporary small-scale installations.
- Unafraid to try, experiment and sometimes fail. Embrace our spirit of Independent Creativity.
- Advanced knowledge of 2D Technical Drawing 3D Modelling in CAD software, ideally Vectorworks.
- Advanced knowledge of 3D Visualisation, ideally Enscape and or Unreal Engine.
- A curious mindset toward incorporating AI to enhance workflows, combined with a continuous interest in emerging creative technologies.
Job Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.
Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Help at hand EAP
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance 4 x salary
- Dedicated DE&I Board
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday day off and gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
- Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Cyclescheme
- Discounted Private Dental
- Income Protection (Employee)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home technology tax free loan
Perks
- Hybrid Working (3 office days)
- Company socials
- Pet friendly office
- Lunch & Learns
- Wellness webinars
- Educational webinars
- Subsidised Cafe (London office only)
