Experiential Design Lead

TL;DR

Experiential Design Lead (Environmental/Graphic Design): Overseeing the visual identity of live events, activations, and editorial franchises across spatial and graphic design with an accent on immersive environments and cohesive brand storytelling. Focus on translating editorial voice into physical spaces and managing the production from concept to on-site installation.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 USD

Company

Vox Media is a leading media company focused on creating high-impact editorial content and brand experiences.

What you will do

• Lead creative direction for editorial tentpoles, franchises, and B2B events, developing cohesive spatial and graphic design systems.
• Translate creative briefs into immersive environments, balancing stage design, wayfinding, signage, and digital-physical integrations.
• Partner with editorial and marketing teams to extend brand identity into physical spaces through visual storytelling.
• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, renderings, and installation specifications.
• Oversee fabrication, print production, and on-site installation to ensure design quality from concept to completion.
• Direct freelance designers, illustrators, and production vendors across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in art direction, experiential design, environmental design, or graphic design.
• Portfolio demonstrating excellence across both spatial/environmental and graphic/print design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Figma, and Gsuite.
• Strong understanding of environmental graphics, print production, typography, and layout.
• Experience managing fabrication vendors and production partners.
• Must be based in New York, NY.

Nice to have

• Experience designing for media, publishing, or entertainment brands.
• Working knowledge of 3D visualization software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Cinema 4D.
• Experience building scalable design systems for recurring franchises.
• Experience working directly with sponsors and advertisers.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment with a strong DEI+ commitment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity and authentic self-expression.
• Opportunity to shape the physical manifestation of well-known editorial brands.
• Collaborative cross-functional work environment.