Senior Spatial Designer – Cultural Festivals & Destination Design (Freelance)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Spatial Designer to join a large‑scale cultural festival and destination project in the UAE on a freelance basis. The role bridges concept development and detailed spatial planning, shaping visitor journeys, cultural zones, gathering spaces, F&B areas, and landscape‑integrated experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead spatial design for key zones, translating creative direction into masterplan studies, zone layouts, and 3D proposals.
• Develop arrival sequences, plazas, shaded pathways, viewing areas, and activation zones.
• Create spatial narratives that connect culture, landscape, architecture, programming, and visitor movement.
• Produce fast concept models in SketchUp and detailed geometry in Rhino, including parametric explorations.
• Generate atmospheric visuals, walkthroughs, and presentation‑ready views using Enscape and Twinmotion.
• Coordinate with Creative Director, Design Lead, CAD Designer, visualisation, technical, and production teams.
• Guide mid‑level designers and ensure a consistent design language across zones.
• Prepare client presentation material and respond quickly to feedback under tight deadlines.

Required profile

• 7–10+ years of experience in spatial, experiential, event, or cultural destination design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work on cultural festivals, public events, exhibitions, pavilions, or large‑scale outdoor environments.
• Proven ability to lead design from concept through development.
• Understanding of site planning, visitor flow, circulation, adjacency, scale, and access.

Required skills

• Rhino
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• Twinmotion