Experiential Designer

Description MARQI Creative | Affiliate of Steelman Partners Position Summary MARQI Creative shapes experiential brand worlds for casino resorts, entertainment destinations, and hospitality projects around the globe. As a creative studio, we define the energy, narrative, and design language that guide architecture, interiors, landscape, art, naming systems, and guest experiences long before anything is built. We are seeking an Experiential Designer to serve as design researcher, narrative strategist, and creative translator. This is an intellectually curious and highly creative position for someone who enjoys connecting culture, design, storytelling, and atmosphere into a unified vision. Working directly with the founding Principal of MARQI Creative, you will help shape the conceptual foundation of large-scale hospitality and entertainment projects. This role combines cultural research, creative ideation, visual storytelling, and design exploration to transform abstract ideas into compelling experiences. Primary Focus Essential Duties and Responsibilities Research cultural context, symbolism, and global references that inspire project narratives and design conceptsConnect art, architecture, interiors, landscape, and storytelling into a cohesive creative visionDevelop naming concepts, experiential narratives, and original intellectual propertyCreate compelling presentations that communicate ideas through writing, imagery, and visual storytellingExplore artistic concepts through sketching, diagrams, and early three-dimensional studiesConceive landscape features, sculptural elements, and signature destination momentsUtilize artificial intelligence tools to generate mood studies, atmosphere explorations, and design inspiration Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Production Design, Visual Communication or related field required. Experience 3-5 years of design experience with a focus on hospitality, gaming, entertainment, luxury residential, or large-scale commercial projects. Core Skills Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Highly creative individual with a refined eye for art, design, and spatial experienceStrong writing ability with conceptual clarity and narrative disciplineExceptional presentation and visual communication skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorAdvanced Photoshop capabilitiesComfortable utilizing artificial intelligence as a creative exploration toolStrong sketching and conceptual visualization skills preferredExperience with three-dimensional modeling and concept development preferredExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentMandarin language skills are a plusSocial media awareness is a plus Why Join MARQI Creative This is an opportunity to help shape the stories, experiences, and environments behind some of the world's most ambitious hospitality and entertainment destinations. Successful candidates will contribute far beyond traditional design disciplines and play an active role in developing concepts that influence architecture, landscape, attractions, and guest experience.