3D Experiential Designer – Retail & Environments

CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled 3D Experiential Designer to develop immersive retail environments, pop-up experiences, custom display fixtures, and visual merchandising concepts. This role is responsible for transforming creative ideas into production-ready 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings that support the design, fabrication, and installation of luxury retail experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in retail, experiential, environmental, or interior design and is passionate about creating innovative customer experiences through thoughtful spatial design and visualization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop 3D concepts for retail stores, pop-up environments, shop-in-shops, and branded customer experiences.
• Create custom display fixtures, merchandising props, window displays, and presentation environments.
• Produce high-quality photorealistic renderings for internal presentations and design approvals.
• Develop detailed 3D models and production drawings using Rhino and CAD software.
• Create floor plans, elevations, sections, and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with Creative, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, and Production teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development and fabrication.
• Research materials, finishes, lighting, and construction methods to ensure designs are both visually compelling and buildable.
• Revise designs based on stakeholder feedback while maintaining project timelines.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously from concept development through final production.
• Ensure all designs align with established brand standards and visual merchandising guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in retail, experiential, environmental, interior, or fixture design.
• Advanced proficiency in Rhino 3D.
• Strong knowledge of CAD drafting and technical documentation.
• Experience producing photorealistic renderings using KeyShot, V-Ray, Enscape, Twinmotion, Blender, Lumion, or similar rendering software.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, spatial planning, materials, lighting, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to interpret creative direction and transform concepts into production-ready designs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing luxury retail environments.
• Knowledge of millwork, fixture fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual merchandising and window display design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Experience creating animated walkthroughs or presentation videos.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and visualization workflows.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

• A portfolio is required and should demonstrate:
• Retail store environments
• Pop-up retail experiences
• Visual merchandising and window display concepts
• Custom fixtures, furniture, millwork, and display props
• High-quality 3D renderings from multiple viewpoints
• Technical drawings and fabrication-ready documentation
• Projects that demonstrate strong spatial planning, material selection, and attention to detail

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:
80,000 - 95,000 USD per year(Hollywood, CA )

Compensation details: 80000-95000 Yearly Salary

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