Spatial Designer (Freelance)

Role overview

Create spatial and environmental design for brand experiences, including retail pop-ups, activations, and workplace spaces. Work with a team to shape the visitor journey and turn creative concepts into considered layouts, graphics, scenic details, and merchandising elements. The work spans ideation through presentation and delivery, with occasional travel for site visits or installations.

Responsibilities - Collaborate on concepts and ideas that shape the consumer journey and overall experience. - Develop concepts using mood boards, sketches, 2D and 3D layouts, and material palettes. - Design environmental graphics, scenic elements, and merchandising details for physical spaces. - Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to support clear communication and quality execution. - Present designs to clients and teammates, respond to feedback, and support occasional site visits or installs, typically one to three times per year.

Requirements - At least three years of experience in a similar design role. - Experience using SketchUp and proficiency with Figma and/or Adobe Creative Cloud. - A portfolio showing strong design fundamentals, attention to detail, creative thinking, and high-quality brand experience work. - Clear communication and collaborative working skills. - Strong organization and time management across concurrent projects in a remote setting. - Motivation, initiative, and a constructive approach to teamwork.

Nice to have - Rendering skills or interests in illustration, animation, or spatial design. - Experience with projects in sportswear, fashion, sport, music, or outdoor contexts.

Benefits and work setup - Remote-first freelance work, primarily aligned with Pacific and Mountain time zones. - Hourly rate starts at $75 and varies with qualifications, skills, experience, and location. The role requires eligibility to work in the United States as a 1099 contractor.