What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Designer, Experiential position at Elevate?
About Elevate
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 700 employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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
Experience
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.
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 700 employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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
- 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
- Collaborate with designers and creative leads to explore ideas in 3D early in the process
- Contribute to design ideation through rapid prototyping and visualization
- Incorporate real-world constraints (materials, fabrication, installation) into models
- Prepare files and assets for downstream production and documentation
- Work closely with experiential designers, architects, and production teams
- Support client presentations with high-quality visuals and animations
Experience
- 2–5 years in 3D design, experiential design, environmental design, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating spatial environments, not just objects or products
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related field
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Travel: As needed (~20–30%)
- 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
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.