Full-Time

Associate Design Director

Experiential

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

11-50 employees

Marketing and communications agency for Microsoft

Compensation Overview

$86k - $138k/yr

+ Annual bonus

New York, NY, USA

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Product & Experience Design (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Cinema 4D
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
3D Modeling
Graphic Design

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Requirements
  • Seven to nine years of experience working in experiential, exhibition design, or spatial design.
  • A degree or robust experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental/Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • A portfolio of spatial design work demonstrating substantial hands-on experience developing brand experiences from conception to execution.
  • Strong graphic design skills.
  • Expertise in 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Cinema 4D.
  • Confidence with 2D drafting language and technical drawings, including the ability to review and redline drawings in preparation for fabrication.
  • Ability to communicate spatial designs and materials effectively using sketches, comps, or rendering software.
  • Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant Creative Suite tools.
  • Interest in working on a range of events, from premium hospitality experiences to sports and entertainment activations.
  • A high level of taste for materials, design language, merchandise, and decor.
  • Strong creative and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail.
  • Confident presentation of work internally and externally, with excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the creative development and execution of all spatial and 3D design elements on medium- to large-scale projects.
  • Lead the design development and execution of experiential elements, including physical environments, interactive installations, and digital components.
  • Develop brand ideas and design solutions relevant to consumers, culture, and business objectives, and push the design team forward with strong ideas.
  • Help lead an integrated design team, collaborating with graphic designers, spatial designers, art directors, writers, producers, and account managers.
  • Deliver and present design deliverables to clients and teams, articulate design decisions thoughtfully, and incorporate feedback into design revisions.
  • Lead site visits and surveys to gather photos, dimensions, and other information needed for site selection and design implementation.
  • Partner with production and fabrication vendors on build drawings, material selections, cost revisions, and shop visits.
  • Manage design efforts during load-ins and installs, ensuring execution aligns with design specifications across physical and digital touchpoints.
  • Lead the vision and sourcing of props, furniture, and decor, ensuring alignment with design concepts and project requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Figma.
Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

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Assembly is a marketing and communications agency that works with Microsoft worldwide, blending strategy, creative, earned media and paid media to grow brand impact. It uses AI-powered processes to streamline collaboration and efficiency while guiding campaigns across brand social, Modern Life and Devices, Xbox, LinkedIn, and corporate communications. The team draws on brand and social strategy, integrated marketing, B2B marketing and tech to turn ideas into active brands from start to finish, across multiple channels. Its goal is to help Microsoft tell its story and empower people and organizations to achieve more by delivering clear, action-oriented campaigns that raise executives’ visibility and influence stakeholders.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026, Edelman appointed Kenny Gold to deepen creator and social offerings.
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  • Edelman expanded creator marketing in 2026 with Kenny Gold as Global Chief Creator Officer.

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