We're looking for a multidisciplinary Creative to join our award-winning Immersive team at Journey's Squint/Opera studio in New York!
About the Studio:
Squint/Opera is Journey's immersive design studio, bridging the digital and physical worlds through groundbreaking storytelling and emerging technologies such as Unreal Engine and virtual twins.
We're the innovators behind the
Empire State Building Observatory's digital reinvention, creating over 40 unique exhibits that transform 10,000 square feet into an interactive journey through history and architecture. At
Battersea Power Station, we designed Lift 109, an immersive ascent experience that melds cutting-edge animations, interactive elements, and spatial soundscapes to breathe new life into London's iconic landmark. For
Qiddiya City, we pushed the boundaries of virtual production, crafting a revolutionary campaign that ignited global excitement for Saudi Arabia's visionary sports and entertainment mega-development.
We're at the forefront of a new era in experiential
multidimensional design (MDX) and an integral part of
Journey’s Experience Stack. Inspired by the concept of a tech stack, our Experience Stack draws on decades of cumulative expertise from our physical, lighting, live & immersive, and emerging technology studios to produce magical, meaningful, original work. This integration propels our partners into new realms of growth and delivers multidimensional experiences that are not just consumed but that are lived and felt through every dimension of human interaction.
About the Role:
We're seeking a versatile, multidisciplinary creative with a passion for developing impactful ideas and a knack for narrative-driven storytelling and contemporary design. You’ll collaborate closely with Senior Creatives, the Creative Director, and Producers, helping interpret briefs and contribute to creating engaging experiences across digital and physical formats for exhibition projects within cultural and brand sectors. Your contributions will shape how audiences engage with various media such as 2D, 3D, print, and interactive media.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with Senior Creatives, Producers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop creative ideas into high-quality, impactful content.
- Support art direction efforts alongside senior team members, assisting on various projects including film (live-action, CG, VFX, animation), interactive media, and experiential design.
- Participate in client meetings, understand briefs, and assist in building narratives and creative concepts for diverse deliverables, such as creative treatments, storyboards, spatial designs, script drafts, brief decks, and style frames.
- Assist in the visual direction from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and maintaining high creative standards.
- Coordinate with Producers to help maintain timelines and participate in project reviews.
- Assist in creating presentation materials for ongoing projects and new business pitches.
Outcomes:
- Immersive Impact: Your creative input will significantly contribute to crafting memorable visitor experiences within exhibitions.
- Collaborative Contribution: You will effectively support project teams, ensuring cohesive storytelling and seamless visual integration.
- Continuous Growth: You will gain experience in pioneering exhibition design approaches and emerging interactive technologies.
About You:
You are a multidisciplinary creative who can shape big ideas and is passionate about narrative-driven storytelling through cutting-edge design. Successful candidates will have the following experiences and qualifications.
Qualifications:
[Required]
- 3+ years of design experience in a creative agency or production environment
- Strong sense of design aesthetics and attention to detail
- Versatility in various design styles and platforms
- Strong narrative sensibility in visual storytelling
- Demonstrated ability to execute creative concepts effectively
- Background experience in motion graphics, specifically in 3D motion design and styleframes, strongly preferred
- Strong proficiency with Google Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
[Desirable]
- Familiarity with museum/exhibition design
- Experience with Figma
- Basic proficiency with Cinema 4D
- Understanding of Unity or digital content pipelines
Character Traits:
- Proactive and eager to contribute creatively
- Enjoys team collaboration, capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving creative environments
- Enthusiastic about exploring new creative technologies and techniques
- Effective communicator with an ability to positively impact team dynamics
- Efficient time management and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with high-quality standards
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without work authorization. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and portfolio with their application. Unfortunately, applications without portfolios will not be considered.
