Senior Creative 3D Designer

ABOUT SLEEK

We define ourselves as an independent experience partner - delivering high-impact events that captivate, challenge, and inspire. Committed to innovation and creativity, Sleek forms strategic partnerships with our clients to consistently deliver exceptional results, always on time and within budget.

Since we were founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters. Our reputation for excellence has attracted leading global brands and earned us recognition on the 2024 UK Fast Growth Index and The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, placing us among the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in London.

Sleek's people-before-profit approach sets the tone for our culture - one that celebrates individuality and drives excellence from the inside out. This ethos has been recognised with multiple industry accolades, affirming their belief that purposeful leadership and commercial success go hand in hand. Our growth has, and always will be, achieved without compromising our people or performance.

OUR CULTURE

Communication is at the heart of our agency and that's especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it's critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress. Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone's contribution and empower our colleagues to help shape us.

No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that's a genuine opportunity to thrive. We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to keep pushing boundaries.

As individuals we are self-motivated, have high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back.

OURWORK PLACE

We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together.

We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more.

You'll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to well-seasoned pros. Whether you are looking to grow and develop, or find work/life balance being a working parent. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential. Our learning and development initiatives are structured, meaning what we say when we invest in you.

We anticipate and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and needs. If any reasonable adjustments would make the interview process more comfortable for you, just let us know.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Creative 3D Designer, you will be driven by creative storytelling and concepting at your core. Reporting to the Creative Director, you'll work with a solid level of autonomy and lead the creative visualisation of event environments that bring brands and their messages to life.

Working closely with production (both project and technical), you'll transform concepts into compelling 3D worlds that balance creativity with feasibility and experimentally with commerciality. Dynamic in collaboration with your colleagues and clients, agile in responding to feedback, and efficient in defining design solutions. This role is about exploring the wide narrative parameters of what an experience can become in space, beyond materiality into the sensory and immersive qualities.

In this role, your work will inspire our clients and production teams, through your expertise in selling and realising the dream alongside enabling the event objectives, making Sleek the no.1 live experience partner for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ConceptExperimentation: Interpret briefs to develop standout experiential spatial concepts and prototypes. Starting with mood and description, moving to low-res modelling, sketches and AI-generated studies.

• Design Development: Mapping the visitor journey on plan and 3D modelling the space. Considering sustainability goals through materiality and modularity. Expressing brand look and feel through furniture and dressing spaces as well as lighting, theatre and engagement.

• 3D Visualisation: Producing high-quality 3D renders, visuals, and walkthroughs that bring the experience to life and working with live rendering platforms (TwinMotion/ Unreal for example) when necessary for agility and flexibility.

• Collaboration: Working closely with the creative and production teams (both project and technical) to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and executable.

• CAD: Producing any required GA (General Arrangement) drawing package to support render package in briefing accurate production information for costing.

• Design Presentation: Presenting design concepts with confidence, clearly communicating design rationale to both clients and internal stakeholders, welcoming feedback.

• Quality Control: Oversee visual consistency, accuracy, and creative excellence across all 3D outputs.

• Sustainability: Champion the use of sustainable materials and design practices.

• Design Leadership: Mentor colleagues, set design standards, and ensure output meets a high level of storytelling throughout our work.

• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of design and technology trends in experiential, exhibition, and spatial design, integrating fresh ideas into our work.

• Proven experience as a 3D Designer within an events, exhibitions, or experiential agency

• Strong portfolio showcasing experience environments (can include plenary, staging, exhibition, hospitality, roadshow, brand activation, pop up retail etc) and other 3D experiential work

• Confident presenter with strong communication skills, able to inspire clients and colleagues alike

• Excellent spatial design and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail, sensory experience, and materiality

• An understanding of the experience journey through our Attract, Immerse, Engage strategy, able to put yourself in the audience's shoes and feel the experience that is being designed.

• Ability to work independently and make creative decisions, and collaboratively with creative and project leads

• Expert knowledge of 3D design software (e.g. Rhino, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Blender, or similar), plus (live) rendering engines (Unreal, Twinmotion, V Ray, Corona, KeyShot)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop)

• Proficiency in CAD (ideally AutoCAD)

• Experience collaborating with art directors and 2D Designers

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive under tight deadlines

• Knowledge of production processes, build materials, and event logistics

• Understanding of working within costing and budget parameters

ABOUT YOU

• Enthusiasm towards the role, thecompanyand your colleagues

• Embracing curiosity at the heart of your creative process

• A true team player who works collaboratively and provides excellent support

• Actively seeks and welcomes feedback

• Leads by example with the ability to inspire and motivate others - particularly when inevitable challenges arise

• Able to work under pressure and knowing when to ask for support

• Passionate about supporting your peers to be better

• Embodies the values of the Sleek team

• Operates to an exceptional level of delivery across all phases of a project

• Balances an excellent eye for detail whilst considering the overall project objectives

• An ability to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships across wider team and network

Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of the types of things they include:

• 27 days holiday (excl. UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3)

• Week-day birthdays off

• Pay Day early finish Friday (15:00)

• Standard Pension Plan

• Fitness membership

• Company discounts and perks

• Company social events inc. weekly office drinks

• Annual Company Offsite

• Additional Benefits after 1 years' service including Private Health Care