Overview
3D Designer Jobs in New York, United States at DMCG Global
We are seeking a highly capable 3D Designer to support experiential marketing, festival activations, and retail display design for major consumer brands. This role requires both strong spatial thinking and the ability to produce polished, presentation-ready renderings that bring ideas to life clearly and convincingly.
You will be responsible for taking concepts from early direction through finished 3D visuals that are suitable for client presentations, internal alignment, and production review. This is an independent role requiring sound judgment, clean execution, and comfort working with minimal supervision.
Core Responsibilities
Design and render experiential environments, including:
- Festival activations and branded pop-ups
- Custom bars, installations, and large-scale brand moments
- Retail displays and point-of-sale environments
- Build concept and presentation models in SketchUp
- Use CAD software to ensure dimensional accuracy and real-world feasibility
- Create high-quality, visually compelling renderings using a visualization tool such as Blender
- Translate creative direction, sketches, and written briefs into complete, well-resolved designs
- Produce client-facing visuals that balance beauty, clarity, and build logic
- Maintain organized, editable files with clean geometry and clear structure
- Collaborate with creative, production, and fabrication teams as needed
- Work reliably on an East Coast schedule to support internal collaboration and deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
- Professional experience in 3D design for experiential marketing, events, retail, or environmental design
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver finished work without heavy oversight
- Comfortable receiving direction and executing efficiently
- 3D Design: 5 years (Preferred)
Strong Proficiency In:
- SketchUp
- A CAD platform (AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar)
- A visualization tool capable of high-end rendering (Blender preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to produce polished, realistic renderings, not just schematic models
Strong Understanding Of:
- Scale and spatial relationships
- Materials, finishes, and lighting
- How concepts translate into physical builds
Portfolio Submission Requirements (Mandatory)
To be considered, applicants must submit visual examples of work they personally
executed.
Portfolios Must Include:
- Experiential designs, with priority given to festival activations or large-scale brand environments
- Retail or display work where applicable
Renderings Should Be:
- Created entirely by the applicant
- Presented clearly, with multiple angles when possible
Applications without image-based work samples will not be reviewed.
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
- Graphic design capabilities
- Motion graphics or animation experience
- Experience preparing visuals for pitch decks or sales presentations
- Familiarity with fabrication processes or working directly with production teams
Location & Schedule Notes
- Candidates must be able to work East Coast hours
- New York City–area candidates will be required to work hybrid from Great Neck, NY office
How to Apply
- Please submit your resume along with a link to your portfolio or attached work samples
- Portfolios must include experiential work and finished renderings created independently
- Applications missing visual examples will not be considered
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000 – $125,000 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Title: 3D Designer
Company: DMCG Global
Location: New York, United States
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