Senior Experiential, Spatial Designer – Freelance

FTP Agency | Food Truck Promotions

. Develop original concepts for mobile tours, brand activations, pop-ups, sampling experiences, and retail environments.

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in experiential and spatial design, with a strong portfolio showcasing the ability to translate brand identities into physical environments. Proficient in 3D design workflows and fabrication methods, ensuring effective collaboration and communication throughout project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experiential Design3D Design WorkflowFabrication CollaborationProject OwnershipEnvironmental Storytelling

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Hard Skills

Spatial DesignExhibit DesignRetail DesignLighting DesignMaterial SelectionScale and ProportionModular ConstructionAccessibility AwarenessClient Visuals CreationDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationReliable DeliveryTeam CollaborationFeedback Management

Tools & Technologies

SketchUpRhinoCinema 4DBlenderAI Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Brand ActivationsMobile ToursPop-UpsInteractive InstallationsCustomization ExperiencesVehicle ConversionsScenic DesignHospitality Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop original concepts for mobile tours, brand activations, pop-ups, sampling experiences, and retail environments.
Translate brand identities and campaign objectives into physical spaces through form, materials, color, lighting, graphics, and interaction.
Design complete activation footprints, including vehicle placement, guest entry, queues, activity zones, product displays, photo moments, staff workspaces, and storage.
Design custom fabrication elements such as bars, counters, shelving, display fixtures, seating, oversized props, interactive games, and personalization stations.
Design vehicle interiors and exteriors, including dimensional signage, rooftop features, serving windows, integrated displays, and surrounding scenic elements.
Develop mood boards, sketches, spatial layouts, 3D models, and renderings that communicate ideas to clients.
Prepare dimensioned design drawings, material and finish references, and annotated details for production estimates and build development.
Collaborate with producers, graphic designers, fabricators, and installers around budgets, timelines, transportation, and site conditions.
Review fabrication drawings, samples, and progress photos to preserve the design through execution.
Develop reusable and modular elements adaptable across brands, vehicles, and tour stops.
Produce concept directions, material palettes, scaled activation layouts, guest flow plans, 3D models, renderings, dimensioned plans, elevations, custom element details, specifications, organized source files, and production handoffs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong portfolio of experiential, spatial, exhibit, scenic, retail, or hospitality design, including examples that were physically built.
Experience owning projects from initial concept through design development and fabrication collaboration.
Excellent understanding of scale, proportion, materials, finishes, lighting, and environmental storytelling.
Proficiency in a professional 3D design workflow, such as SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Blender, or equivalent, plus presentation and drawing tools.
Ability to create both persuasive client visuals and clear design documentation.
Practical understanding of fabrication methods, modular construction, durability, assembly, and transport.
Awareness of accessibility, guest circulation, outdoor conditions, and site constraints, with the judgment to involve production and engineering specialists when needed.
Clear communication, reliable delivery, and comfort working through feedback with a fast-moving team.
Experience with mobile activations, vehicle conversions, beauty and fashion pop-ups, customization experiences, or interactive installations is especially relevant.
AI visualization tools are welcome as part of your process, alongside the ability to translate concepts into dimensionally coherent designs and editable project files.