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INNOCEAN

$140K - $149K/yr

INNOCEAN USA , a full-service advertising agency, is looking for a 3D Experiential Design Manager to join our Kia team on a short-term, freelance basis! We don't just look for fresh talent; we look ...

SYPartners

Freelance Studio Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Ability to work in 2D & 3D environments. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem ... This is a freelance position requiring regular on site presence in the NYC Manhattan office with ...

SYPartners

Freelance Studio Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Ability to work in 2D & 3D environments. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem ... This is a freelance position requiring regular on site presence in the NYC Manhattan office with ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our New York studio. Could this be you ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our New York studio. Could this be you ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

TBN

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Freelance position based in TBN's Ft. Worth, TX, Studio Location Reports to: Director of Program ... Create and design compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics for broadcast * Utilize software such as ...

Omnicom Health

US Freelance Art Community

New York, NY · On-site +1

Join our exclusive Art Directors Freelancer Community at Omnicom Health! We're looking for t ... Execute and direct creative that encompasses all media across print, video, 3D, interactive and ...

VDA, Inc.

Freelance Production Painter

Somerville, MA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

VDA is a leading Experiential Event Design Agency specializing in 3D marketing and design for ... As we expand, we are seeking skilled freelance and part-time team members to support our production ...

VDA, Inc.

Freelance CNC Operator

Somerville, MA · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

VDA is a leading Experiential Event Design Agency specializing in 3D marketing and design for ... As we expand, we are seeking skilled freelance and part-time team members to support our production ...

VDA, Inc.

Freelance Production Carpenter

Somerville, MA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

VDA is a leading Experiential Event Design Agency specializing in 3D marketing and design for ... As we expand, we are seeking skilled freelance and part-time team members to support our production ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal opportunity ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal opportunity ...

VDA, Inc.

Freelance Event Associate

Somerville, MA · On-site

$22 - $35/hr

VDA is a leading Experiential Event Design Agency specializing in 3D marketing and design for ... As we expand, we are seeking skilled freelance and part-time team members to support our warehouse ...

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3D Experiential Design Manager, short-term freelance

3D Experiential Design Manager, short-term freelance

INNOCEAN

On-site

$140K - $149K/yr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency, is looking for a 3D Experiential Design Manager to join our Kia team on a short-term, freelance basis! We don't just look for fresh talent; we look for fresh thinkers.

We’re looking for a bold, ideas-driven designer to help shape unforgettable brand experiences across Kia’s top-tier sports partnerships and live events. From concept to execution, this role plays a key part in bringing high-impact activations to life—blending creative vision, collaboration, and craftsmanship to deliver work that stands out on the biggest stages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES  
•    Creative lead responsible for the ideation and development of activation concepts for Kia NBA partnerships, NBA tentpole events, Kia Forum, New Years Eve, Kia Center, FIFA World Cup, and all other ancillary Kia activations.  
•    Collaborate with Kia to understand project needs and plan out approach to on-site activations. 
•    Collaborate with Kia's agency partners to ensure activation elements are consistent with Kia brand idea, voice, style and tone 
•    Working with brand assets to put together comps, decks, and low funnel design projects to ensure a consistent look and feel with brand guidelines and agency assets.
•    Maintenance of reference materials for pitch decks to present general ideas to Kia clients. 
•    Manage the development of select creative needs
•    Provide Sports Marketing with 2D, and/or 3D environmental renders and creative for Kia approval and vendor’s usage. 
•    Design signage and materials to use for each activation and its accompanying channels.

REQUIREMENTS 
•    Minimum of 5-8 years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director 
•    Demonstrated creative and critical thinking with the ability to build programs from concept through to execution  
•    Experience/ knowledge in NBA/WNBA is preferred 
•    Experience around arena display/activation is preferred 
•    Experience with on-site event marketing for the automotive industry is a plus but not required.  
•    Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups 
•    Strong time management skills. Ability to work in a very fast paced environment with limited resources.  
•    Proficient in preparing presentations (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets). 
•    Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS5 or above 
 

Salary range: $140,000 to $149,000  
Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: years of experience, client, training, and transferable skills. 

Who are we? We are a global brand growth company, independent in spirit, built on one belief: if it doesn’t move people, it won’t move business. So, we go where others don’t. Deep inside human life. Closer to what people think, feel, value, and do. We’ve built the tools and methods to get there and stay there. The closeness is our advantage. That’s where momentum and growth live.
 

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