Senior 3D Designer - Events

Posted 20 March 2026
Salary£50k - 60k per year + Hybrid working & Benefits
LocationSurrey
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Production Recruitment AgencyEvent Recruitment Agency
ReferenceKW17166
Contact NameKatie Warden

Job description

Exciting creative portfolio – Are you a Senior 3D Designer looking to take the lead on world‑class experiential, exhibition and large‑format event environments?

  • Highly creative environment with large‑scale, complex projects
  • Hybrid working
  • Strong studio culture with genuine flexibility
  • Opportunity to influence creative direction and mentor juniors

THE COMPANY

This innovative full-service agency specialises in experiential events, exhibitions and immersive environments. With a growing design team, cutting‑edge content capabilities and a reputation for delivering high‑impact brand experiences, they are now looking for a talented Senior 3D Designer to join their studio. You’ll work across major clients including high‑profile global brands, large‑scale pitches and concept‑driven environments, all within a supportive, ambitious studio culture.

THE ROLE

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior 3D Designer to take ownership of concept development, 3D modelling, rendering and creative visualisation across a huge variety of experiential and exhibition projects. You’ll be responsible for shaping early creative thinking, producing stunning visuals for pitches, tackling technical design challenges and helping deliver projects that span large scale environments. You’ll also support storytelling, spatial design, immersive content integration and in‑person client presentations.

Key Responsibilities as Senior 3D Designer include:

  • Leading conceptual thinking, 3D designs and spatial storytelling across experiential, exhibition and activation projects.
  • Producing high‑quality 3D modelling, rendering and visualisation using tools such as 3ds Max, SketchUp or Twin motion.
  • Collaborating with creative and content teams to bring environments to life.
  • Supporting pitches and proposals with compelling visual narratives and creative ideas.
  • Understanding technical constraints such as rigging, LED integration, moving lights and floorplans.
  • Taking ownership of medium to large‑scale projects and shaping the creative direction of major client accounts.

THE CANDIDATE

This role suits an ambitious and confident Senior 3D Designer with strong agency experience and the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced creative studio. You’ll bring experience delivering large‑scale exhibitions, experiential environments or immersive installations, along with an ability to present and communicate ideas clearly.

You’ll be highly skilled in 3D design tools, comfortable with technical drawing principles, and able to work collaboratively with internal and freelance specialists. As a Senior 3D Designer, you’ll be trusted to run projects, support creative strategy and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please visit live‑recruitment.co.uk to view all the opportunities we are recruiting for.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.

Reference: KW17166