Glgr

Seeking a Senior Experiential Designer in Portland, OR to turn brand narratives into immersive spatial concepts, pop-ups, and architectural installations. Requires environmental design experience, 3D modeling (SketchUp), and material & fabrication knowledge in a fast-paced team.

• Reports To: Director of Creative Operations
• Employment Type: Contract

About GLGR

GLGR is a Portland-based experiential marketing agency with over 30 years of experience turning business goals into unforgettable physical brand experiences. We partner with world‑class brands to deliver bold, immersive activations, ranging from pop‑ups to large-scale national tours. Our mission is to connect brands with their audiences through moments that are meaningful, memorable, and operationally flawless.

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative professional to join our energetic Portland team. The perfect candidate possesses a foundation in environmental design, excelling within an agile, cooperative setting that merges narrative crafting with physical space development.

Core Responsibilities

• Transform brand narratives into immersive spatial concepts for interior environments, launches, pop‑ups, retail environments, and architectural installations.
• Build narrative‑driven decks that pitch complex spatial ideas into clear, high‑impact client presentations.
• Develop spatial concepts and evolve them into detailed, buildable design solutions.
• Draft technical assets including spatial diagrams, floor plans, elevations, sections, schedules, details, and 3D informational models.
• Use 3D modeling to explore form, scale, materials, and real‑world spatial experience.
• Apply strong material and fabrication knowledge to ensure design intent carries through production.
• Collaborate closely with the creative director, designers, clients, consultants, project managers, and fabricators to ensure physical builds match the design intent.
• Take ownership of design deliverables while staying flexible in a fast‑moving, collaborative studio environment.
• Mentor Junior Designers by guiding their technical sketching, 3D rendering skills, and spatial storytelling techniques.
• Support on‑site installs and field production when needed.

Candidate Qualifications

• Educational background in architectural studies or interior environments, or comparable professional background.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for design development, storytelling, and presentation.
• Expertise in SketchUp and other 3D modeling tools for spatial design and visualization. Proficiency in Revit a plus.
• Advanced skills in drafting software alongside the capability to produce intricate technical schematics.
• Demonstrated history using Creative Cloud tools for identity layout and visual assets.
• Thorough knowledge of construction substrates, surface treatments, and production techniques.
• Previous background operating within an integrated fabrication studio is advantageous.
• Availability to fulfill duties locally at our Portland headquarters.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct mentorship from seasoned agency leaders.
• The opportunity to execute high‑profile campaigns for iconic national and collegiate brands.
• A collaborative, high‑energy culture that celebrates shared wins.