Job title: Experiential Designer, Spatial
Company: Elevate Sports Ventures
Job description: ABOUT ELEVATE:Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.Our team of 300+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on , , and .WHO WE ARE:Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevate-we are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the world’s most recognizable teams, brands, and properties. Together, we forge unforgettable moments of connection, uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue.WHAT WE BELIEVE:Rooted in core truths and lived experience, boundless creativity creates transformative experiences for fans, translates a brand to three dimensions, and brings a space to life. While most people look at something head-on, we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building brands, experiences, stories, relationships, and moments that demand to be re-lived. At Elevate, creativity never stops.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:The Experiential Designer, Spatial role will play a key role in translating brand narratives into three-dimensional environments-from initial concept to final execution. You will support the creative team in developing spatial, environmental, graphic, and digital design solutions specifically for physical, built environments such as branded interiors, installations, pop-ups, preview centers, or permanent spaces.This is not a purely visual or digital design role-proven spatial design experience is key. Ideal candidates have an understanding of how people interact with physical space, materiality, circulation, scale, and atmosphere. You’re fluent in spatial planning and environmental storytelling, and confident producing 2D and 3D design documentation that guides fabrication, installation, and implementation.You are a designer who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, balancing creative vision with the constraints and possibilities of real-world execution. You’re confident presenting ideas and designs, open to feedback, and excited by the challenges of designing within complex spatial and brand contexts.We welcome applicants from diverse design backgrounds-Environmental Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Scenic Design, or similar. However, you must be able to show professional work that demonstrates spatial thinking and execution in physical environments. This could include built projects, design development for real-world installations, environmental graphics with spatial integration, or other spatially-driven design work.ABOUT YOU:EXPERIENCE:
- A well-designed portfolio showcasing process, conceptual design, graphic design, space planning, renderings, and/or materials selection for interiors or experiential spaces.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Comfort working under guidance on mid- and large-sized projects, collaborates with senior designers.
- Demonstrated engagement with clients on design intent, taking part in presentations.
- Experience executing designs within defined boundaries, while exploring unique approaches and pushing creative boundaries.
- History of executing assigned tasks on time and within the parameters of a creative vision or strategy.
SKILLS:
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Fluency with 3D Design Tools (e.g., SketchUp, Revit, or CAD equivalent). Proficiency with presentation tools (Google Slides, Keynote, or PowerPoint).
- Creative Thinking: Ability to perform insightful research, generate new ideas, and integrate brand stories into multi-dimensional environments.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to work effectively within a team and present ideas.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to design execution, from visual elements to technical accuracy.
- Passion for Learning: Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Problem-Solving: Creative thinking and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing project challenges.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute visual concepts, mood boards, sketches, graphics, models and renderings at varying scales.
- Conduct base research on materials, industry trends, and experiential design inspiration to inform creative solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to challenge conventional thinking, explore fresh creative approaches, and develop innovative design solutions-all while ensuring designs align with project goals and standards.
- Prepare client-facing presentations, including slide layout, renderings, diagrams, and mockups.
- Receive moderate guidance from our Creative Directors and Design Directors, who provide vision, feedback, and mentorship to support your development. You’ll also work alongside a team of multidisciplinary designers and thinkers, pushing each other toward creative excellence.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Motion Design (After Effects, Cinema 4D, etc.)
- Rendering (Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, etc.)
- UI/UX or Collaboration Tools (Miro, Figjam etc.)
- Hand Sketching (Traditional or Digital)
WORKPLACE
- Salary of $65,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Based in Nashville, TN (Hybrid). Take a
here. * Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA and HSA
- 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Unlimited PTO: We offer an unlimited PTO policy, because we believe rest and personal time fuel creativity and performance. We trust our team to balance time away with delivering exceptional work.
- We cannot provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position
COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $75,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco, New York City, Charlotte, or Nashville. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at .We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR@oneelevate.comWe are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Expected salary: $65000 – 75000 per year
Location: Nashville, TN
Job date: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:39:30 GMT
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