Location: Leeds, UK (in person)
Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th May, 12pm
As a Creative Associate / Spatial Designer at NEWSUBSTANCE, you will craft innovative, spatially driven solutions that push creative boundaries across our diverse portfolio. You will explore, develop, and refine designs that focus on physically-led, technology-enhanced experiences. This role is ideal for someone with experience designing for live performance, immersive spaces, or exhibitions – or for a designer looking to transfer their skills into this exciting field.
Creative & Concept Development
* Contribute to ideation and creative concepts, in response to briefs.
* Conduct thorough research (visual and textual) to establish a strong foundation for creative development.
* Participate actively in creative discussions, contributing ideas and shaping project direction.
* Develop design concepts from pre-concept through to final design packages, responding to feedback iteratively.
* Use a variety of techniques to communicate design ideas, including hand sketching, storyboarding, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, or physical model-making.
* Support the team in modeling digital models and visualisations to bring creative concepts to life.
* Prepare high-quality presentation documents (mood boards, decks, mood reels) to visually and verbally convey concepts.
* Attend project meetings and workshops, contributing creative insights.
* Document key points and actions during creative sessions for future reference.
* Support internal and client-facing design presentations, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
* Collaborate with freelancers to develop visuals aligned with creative concepts.
* Assist in maintaining department organisation, including filing systems, templates, and case studies.
Minimum Requirements
* Minimum 5 years experience, education or training in spatial, set design, and/or architecture.
* Demonstrable creativity, curiosity and talent for spatial design.
* Strong communication skills, in written, visual and verbal form.
* A proactive approach, with the ability to take initiative and contribute actively to a collaborative team.
* Evidence of creative design thinking and ability to take a concept or brief and develop it into a specific form, with careful consideration for material use.
* Expertise in 3D modelling software (preferably Rhino), and other design tools (preferably Illustrator and Photoshop).
* Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Flexible approach to work and willingness to assist the wider team when needed.
Beneficial Skills:
* Ability to render visuals to support design proposals.
* Proficiency in Figma Slides and Figma Jam.
* Proficiency in video and motion software.
* Understanding of emerging AI tools (eg: Midjourney, Runway).
* Awareness of sustainable approaches to design.
* Understanding of universal design and how to integrate accessibility considerations into proposals.
* Proficiency in additional 3D software such as Blender or Grasshopper.
How To Apply
To apply for this role please use the link below to send us the following details:
* A portfolio, showreel and/or something that showcases your skills.
* A CV telling us of your educational and professional experience to date.
* A cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to 3 minutes of audio/video which tells us about how your experience meets the role requirements and why you want to work with NEWSUBSTANCE.
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