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Spatial Storytelling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

That might mean environments, installations, objects, prototypes, interactive exhibits, spatial storytelling, event experiences, kinetic ideas, product-like concepts, or other work that shows how ...

Spatial Window Designer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

This is your chance to leverage your unique 3D spatial perspective to translate storefronts into multi-dimensional, architectural storytelling environments. You will play a pivotal role in creating ...

Spatial Data Manager performs a key role in the operations of WaterSuite by owning and maintaining ... Participates in agile teams, collects/reviews user stories, extracts requirements, creates/curates ...

Spatial Data Manager performs a key role in the operations of WaterSuite by owning and maintaining ... Participates in agile teams, collects/reviews user stories, extracts requirements, creates/curates ...

Spatial Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... of visual storytelling, and building experiences for world class artists and brands. We are ... Design spatial layouts, stage configurations, and environments for live events and brand ...

Spatial Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

... of visual storytelling, and building experiences for world class artists and brands. [Position ... Design spatial layouts, stage configurations, and environments for live events and brand ...

Spatial Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... of visual storytelling, and building experiences for world class artists and brands. We are ... Design spatial layouts, stage configurations, and environments for live events and brand ...

Who We're Looking For You're a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager with a passion for spatial storytelling. You have a strong track record of delivering large-scale, custom projects ...

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How much do spatial storytelling jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for spatial storytelling in the United States is $48,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is spatial storytelling?

Spatial storytelling is a method of conveying narratives through the use of physical space, environments, or locations. It integrates elements such as architecture, design, digital media, and audience movement to create immersive experiences. This approach is commonly used in museums, exhibitions, theme parks, urban spaces, and virtual reality environments. The goal is to engage audiences by allowing them to interact with or move through spaces that tell a story, making the experience more memorable and impactful.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in spatial storytelling?

To thrive in Spatial Storytelling, you need a solid understanding of design principles, spatial awareness, and narrative construction, often supported by a background in architecture, urban planning, or design. Familiarity with 3D modeling software, augmented/virtual reality platforms, and digital mapping tools is typically required. Exceptional creativity, collaboration, and communication skills help convey compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences. These abilities are crucial for crafting immersive experiences that connect people to spaces in meaningful and memorable ways.

How does a spatial storytelling professional typically collaborate with architects and designers during a project?

Spatial Storytelling professionals frequently work closely with architects and designers to ensure that narrative elements are seamlessly integrated into physical spaces. This collaboration often involves workshops, joint brainstorming sessions, and iterative design reviews to align the story with spatial concepts. Effective communication and a clear understanding of both storytelling techniques and spatial design principles are essential, as the team must balance narrative intent with practical architectural considerations. By working together from concept to execution, they create immersive environments that resonate with visitors on multiple sensory levels.

What is the difference between Spatial Storytelling vs GIS Specialist?

AspectSpatial StorytellingGIS Specialist
Required CredentialsCreative background, storytelling skills, basic GIS knowledgeAdvanced GIS certifications, technical degrees in GIS or geography
Work EnvironmentMedia, education, cultural projects, often collaborative and creativeTechnical, data analysis, mapping, often in government or environmental sectors
Industry UsageUsed in media, education, tourism, and cultural sectors to communicate spatial dataUsed in urban planning, environmental management, and geospatial analysis

While both roles involve spatial data, Spatial Storytelling focuses on communicating stories through visual and narrative means, often requiring creative and communication skills. GIS Specialists handle technical spatial data analysis and mapping, emphasizing technical expertise. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the geospatial industry.

Infographic showing various Spatial Storytelling job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,323 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Senior Show Set Designer III - Creative Development

Orlando, FL • On-site

Huitt-Zollars, Inc
Specialized Design Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

$95K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Senior Show Set Designer III - Creative Development
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Show Set Designer III with an advanced level (5-8 years) of experience to be located in Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA.
This position is anticipated to co-locate on-site within our client's office and client's staff in either Orlando or Los Angeles and/or work in-office at Huitt-Zollars Orlando or Los Angeles locations.
This role is responsible for designing the physical environments, scenic elements, and spatial storytelling components that bring themed entertainment, experiential environments, hospitality, and destination-based mixed-use projects to life. This position focuses on the development of immersive, guest-facing environments that support narrative, atmosphere, and experiential cohesion within the built environment.
This full-time role includes creative development, environmental design, and interdisciplinary coordination. Duties include but are not limited to, development of scenic concepts, spatial layout and environmental storytelling, coordination with architectural and engineering teams, and support of design documentation and fabrication. This role works in alignment with the Vice President of Creative Development and other Creative team members to translate creative intent into coordinated, buildable design solutions while maintaining design integrity throughout all phases of project delivery.
HZ is an award-winning Architecture and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States.
Location: On-site/in-office and co-located with client and client staff in either Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA and/or Huitt-Zollars Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA offices (no relocation or fully remote arrangements offered)
Reports to: Vice President, Creative Development
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary/Exempt
Registration(s): N/A
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Anticipated Start Date: 09/07/2026
Senior Show Set Designer III Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Perform at a competent level and skill in environmental storytelling, design, visual & spatial layout, collaboration, communication, problem solving, planning and organizing, and adaptability within teams and creative work environments.
  • Leads defined scopes, mentors junior staff, and contributes to design direction of immersive environmental designs including scenic elements, themed architecture overlays, and guest-facing environments.
  • Translate creative concepts and narrative intent into physical spatial layouts and scenic design solutions.
  • Design and support development of queue environments, ride scenes, scenic transitions, and feature elements.
  • Coordinate environmental storytelling elements including materials, textures, lighting intent, and atmospheric details.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and technical teams to ensure integration of scenic design within the built environment.
  • Support development of design documentation including plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings.
  • Efficient use and working knowledge of Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office to produce quality work.
  • Assist in coordination with specialty vendors, fabricators, and show system partners.
  • Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and internal team discussions.
  • Support fabrication and installation phases including shop drawing review, mock-ups, and field coordination.
  • Ensure alignment between design intent, operational requirements, and project constraints.
  • Communicate design ideas clearly through drawings, models, and visual presentations.
  • Contributes to the development and execution of immersive, story-driven environments.
  • Ensures environmental design supports overall guest experience and narrative intent.
    Supports coordination between creative, architectural, and technical disciplines.
  • Contributes to successful project delivery measured by design quality, coordination, and alignment with project goals.
  • Assists in maintaining consistency and quality across all scenic and environmental design elements.
  • Supports adherence to Huitt-Zollars' business processes and quality management systems.
  • Participates in design reviews and quality control processes.
  • Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, tools, and best practices in themed environment design.

Creative Task Manager Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:
  • Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars' mission and core values.
  • Maintaining a strong Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) on sum of all associated tasks.
  • Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
  • Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
  • Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.
  • Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company's performance.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-8 years of relevant Creative Development experience
  • Demonstrated ability to develop spatial design and environmental storytelling concepts.
  • Portfolio showcasing design ability, visual storytelling, and spatial composition.
  • Proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office. Enscape, 3DS Max, and/or Maya Zbrush a plus.
  • Ability to translate conceptual ideas into clear design solutions.
  • Experience working with architectural teams and integrated project environments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with drafting, modeling, and visualization tools.
  • Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive approach to design and coordination.

About Huitt-Zollars:
  • Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
  • Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
  • Term Life / AD&D insurance
  • Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
  • Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
  • Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Physical Requirements:
  • Sedentary work that requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires one to be adaptable to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
  • The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.