3D Designer, Experiential

About Elevate
Elevate is an award-winning global sports and entertainment agency founded in 2018 and the chosen growth partner for the world’s leading brands, properties, and experience-driven businesses. Through one integrated model, Elevate serves as the trusted advisor for more than 1,000 clients, helping them solve complex challenges and drive business wins.

What began in sports has evolved into a platform now serving clients across culture, attractions, culinary, and hotels. Today, Elevate brings operational expertise, data-driven intelligence, and world-class creativity together under one roof.

Elevate’s more than 750 employees sit across 14 offices around the world, from North America to Europe to Asia, and speak and write in 17 different languages.

Who We Are
Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevate—we are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the world’s most recognizable teams, brands, and properties. We work together to forge unforgettable moments of connection, uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue.

What We Believe
We believe that boundless creativity, rooted in core truths and lived experience, creates transformative experiences for fans, translates a brand to three dimensions, and brings a space to life. While most people look at something head-on, we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building things – brands, experiences, stories, relationships, and moments that demand to be re-lived. We believe that creativity never stops.

Who We Are Looking For
The 3D Designer, Experiential is responsible for bringing ideas to life through spatial visualization, modeling, and rendering. You will create compelling 3D environments that communicate design intent across branded spaces, venues, and immersive experiences.

This is not a pure visualization role—you must understand how spaces are designed, built, and experienced.

Key Responsibilities
3D Visualization & Rendering

• Create high-quality 3D models and photorealistic renderings of experiential environments
• Translate sketches, CAD drawings, and concepts into compelling visualizations
• Produce still renders, walkthroughs, and visual storytelling assets

Spatial Design Support

• Model environments including architecture, interiors, signage, and scenic elements
• Consider scale, lighting, materials, and user experience in all visualizations
• Support design teams in iterating concepts quickly through 3D

Concept Development

• Collaborate with designers and creative leads to explore ideas in 3D early in the process
• Contribute to design ideation through rapid prototyping and visualization

Production Awareness

• Incorporate real-world constraints (materials, fabrication, installation) into models
• Prepare files and assets for downstream production and documentation

Collaboration

• Work closely with experiential designers, architects, and production teams
• Support client presentations with high-quality visuals and animations

Qualifications
Experience

• 2–5 years in 3D design, experiential design, environmental design, or related field
• Portfolio demonstrating spatial environments, not just objects or products

Technical Skills

• Expert in 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar)
• Rendering proficiency (V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Unreal)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of lighting, materials, and composition

Spatial & Design Thinking

• Understanding of architecture, interiors, or environmental design principles
• Ability to visualize how people move through and experience space
• Strong attention to detail and visual storytelling

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience with Unreal Engine / real-time environments
• Motion/animation for walkthroughs
• Familiarity with fabrication workflows or scenic production
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or branded environments

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related field

WORKPLACE

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Travel: As needed (~20–30%)

Position And Benefits Details

• Full Time, Exempt
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
• 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR@oneelevate.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.