About us
We spark the imagination Changing the way people think, feel and act
Overview
We’re seeking a Senior Experience Designer to lead design from concept to completion, owning the journey from early ideation and sketching through design development, 3D modelling, visualisation, space planning, and into delivery.
You’ll set the creative vision, translate strategy into compelling spatial narratives, and work hand-in-hand with Production and Technical teams to turn concepts into build-ready solutions and on-site realities.
Core methods include ideation, sketching, 3D modelling, visualisation, space planning, and strong technical knowledge (detailing, materials, fabrication, AV/interactive integration). You’re equally confident shaping ideas in the room with clients and protecting the integrity of the design through tender, fabrication, and installation.
Key Responsibilities
Ideation & Concept
- Generate original concepts for exhibitions, pavilions, activations, and permanent attractions.
- Rapidly iterate through sketching, 3D massing studies, AI curation and mood boards to establish the signature moments and story arc.
Design Development
- Convert concepts into spatial floor plans showcasing guest flow and experience touchpoints.
- Communicate intent via storyboards, look & feel decks, 3D massing, and hero render shots.
- Direct the visualisation pipeline (3DStudio Max + Unreal preferred) and use AI-assisted mooding/variations to accelerate iteration without compromising craft.
- Define materials, finishes, FF&E, and technology integration (AV, lighting, interactive systems) with technical partners.
Delivery
- Produce design intent drawing pack for production to send to suppliers: GA drawings, details, 3D exported models, bespoke technical details as required.
- Review vendor shop drawings and samples; lead mock-ups and material sign-offs.
On-Site & Completion
- Conduct site reviews, track snags, and guide contractors to protect creative integrity through install.
Client & Team Leadership
- Lead working sessions and present convincingly to wider teams
- Mentor mid/junior designers; set clear standards for process, version control, and quality gates across stages.
Pitching & Growth
- Co-author pitch narratives, experience frameworks, and case studies; help win work through clear storytelling and high quality experience design.
- Track global benchmarks and KSA-specific trends to keep our practice market-leading.
Core Competencies
- Concept-to-Completion Ownership
- Storytelling & Narrative Craft
- Spatial & Interaction Design Excellence
- Technical Literacy (materials, build methods, AV/lighting/interactive integration)
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
- Organisation & Attention to Detail under Deadline
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience: 6–10+ years in experience/exhibition design, museums, destination retail, themed entertainment, or large-scale brand activations (agency/studio).
- Education: Degree in Experience/Exhibition Design, Architecture, Interior/Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
- Tools:
- Adobe CC (Ps/Ai/Id), Figma, Miro
- 3D (3DS Max/SketchUp – Unreal a plus)
- Vectorworks (or AutoCAD)
- Google Slides for presentations
- AI Literacy: Practical use of Visual AI for research and visualisation, used to accelerate, not replace, design craft.
- Language: Strong professional English required; Arabic proficiency highly preferred for stakeholder engagement.
Portfolio: Case-study-led portfolio showing leadership from ideation through delivery, with drawings, visuals, and built outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits.
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Comprehensive health and life insurance.
- Monthly breakfasts and monthly social sessions.
- Select educational support for growth and upskilling.
- You will have the opportunity to work on multi-million dollar giga-projects that are literally shaping the future of global tourism and culture.
- We offer a collaborative, international environment where your ideas will be heard and your growth prioritized.
WHAT MAKES US, US
DE&I
Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation – they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.
We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term.
To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together.
We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us.
We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination – regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background.
We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.
We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger.
Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done.
Application
If you are not a perfect fit for the description above, please feel free to make a case for why you’re the right person for the job.
Send us a cover letter and state why you think we should consider you.
Talent comes in all forms and we want to encourage applications from as many different backgrounds as possible.
