Experiential Graphic Designer

**General Information** ----------------------- Posting Date 10-16-2026 Time Type Full-Time Job ID 9241 Areas of Expertise Brand Design Job Category Brand, Graphics, Digital Media **Locations** ------------- Charlotte, NC, US **Description** --------------- **Your Role** Gensler’s Brand Experience Design Studio is driven by strategic thinking, multidisciplinary talent, and a commitment to bringing people together through the power of storytelling. We use immersive technology, art, and thoughtful interactions to create richly layered, inhabitable stories that forge lasting emotional connections. We are seeking an Experience Designer with a strong background in physical and spatial design who is passionate about bringing ambitious ideas into the built environment. Based out of our growing Charlotte office , this role is ideal for someone who can move seamlessly between concept development and technical execution, translating experiential narratives into compelling visualizations, coordinated design documentation, and realized spaces. **What You Will Do** * Design immersive brand, cultural, retail, hospitality, workplace, and public experiences that integrate story, space, interaction, and technology * Develop spatial concepts and environmental design systems from early ideation through construction and installation * Produce compelling 3D visualizations, renderings, and presentations that communicate design intent to clients and project teams * Create detailed design intent packages and drawing sets integrating architectural, fabrication, media, lighting, and technology requirements * Develop and maintain 3D models throughout the design process * Coordinate designs with architecture, interiors, engineering, media, lighting, and specialty consultant teams * Collaborate with fabricators, vendors, production partners, and contractors to ensure design quality through implementation * Participate in site visits, fabrication reviews, mockups, installations, and project delivery * Contribute to strategic thinking and creative development while maintaining a strong focus on execution and craftsmanship Mentor junior designers and help elevate design quality across project teams **Who You Are** * A designer who loves creating experiences at the intersection of brand, architecture, technology, and storytelling * Equally excited by conceptual development, visual communication, and technical resolution * Comfortable operating across scales, from experiential moments and exhibits to large-scale environments and placemaking initiatives * Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong understanding of how great ideas become buildable realities * Collaborative, curious, and energized by multidisciplinary teamwork Confident presenting ideas and interfacing directly with clients, consultants, and fabrication partners **Your Qualifications** * 5-10 years of professional experience in experiential design, environmental graphic design, exhibition design, architecture, interior architecture, or a related field * Professional proficiency in 3D modeling workflows * Strong portfolio demonstrating realized physical environments, branded experiences, exhibitions, installations, or other built work * Experience producing design intent drawings and coordinating documentation across multiple disciplines * Knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, construction processes, and integrated technology systems * Excellent visualization, diagramming, and storytelling skills * Architecture or environmental design background strongly preferred * Experience working across brand, digital, and experiential environments is highly valued * Motion design or animation skills are a plus * Strong communication and presentation skills * Software Competency: + Mastery: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), MS Office + Proficiency: Revit and other 3D modeling software such as Rhino, Sketchup, or similar Nice to have: UX/UI prototyping e.g., Figma, Adobe Express, Adobe XD, Miro Prototype Pro or similar, Motion graphics or video editing e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro or similar For consideration, please submit a personal portfolio that contains examples of project work that highlights your creative process from concept to final deliverables. This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new Experience Designer in our growing Charlotte office. **Life at Gensler** At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. **NOTICE TO APPLICANTS** We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal , right to work and E-verify program , as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us . 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