Designer; Experiential

THE JOB / Designer (Experiential)

CREATIVE / Responsible for generating bold, innovative ideas and producing design, technology and content for our clients' marketing programs

Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (2-3 days week in office) in one of our office locations – Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.

Do you have an eye for design, a passion for sports, and a love for creating immersive experiences?

Do you thrive at the intersection of graphic design, 3D experiential design, and brand storytelling?

If so, this is the role for you.

We are looking for a Multi‑Disciplinary Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping marketing events, trade shows, and branded activations for some of the world's leading sports and lifestyle brands. This position requires a designer who can move fluidly between 2D graphic design and 3D experiential environments – concepting bold, innovative ideas and executing them with attention to detail and a keen sense of design.

You’ll work collaboratively with a team of creative directors, designers, copywriters, and producers, developing everything from pitch presentations and campaign visuals to 3D renderings of event footprints, signage, and spatial environments. You will also have the opportunity to lead client‑facing presentations, inspire internal teams, and elevate our creative output across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing.

Some of the brands you’ll potentially work with include The Home Depot, BMW, Play Station, Mastercard, Bank of America, Delta, and Amazon, among others.

• Help lead the design and execution of multi‑disciplinary projects across print, digital, 3D, and experiential platforms.
• Conceptualize and design immersive brand activations, trade show booths, and event environments that engage and inspire.
• Create detailed 3D renderings, spatial layouts, and experiential mockups using industry‑leading software.
• Design campaign visuals, logos, event signage, social graphics, and integrated branding collateral.
• Collaborate with internal teams throughout the creative and production process to ensure seamless execution.
• Present creative concepts and deliverables both internally and directly to clients.
• Support new business efforts through compelling pitch visuals and environmental design concepts.
• Stay current with design trends, sports culture, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports", Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Play makers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture s expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

• Formal design training and 5+ years of professional design experience, ideally within an agency or sports/entertainment environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing both graphic design and experiential 3D renderings.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D, Blender, or Sketch Up (or related 3D rendering/modeling tools).
• Ability to balance creative vision with practical execution across a wide range of design outputs.
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills – comfortable sharing creative ideas with clients and internal teams.
• Passion for sports and a…