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# Senior Experiential Designer (On-Site) at MATTE PROJECTS

- **Company:** MATTE PROJECTS
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects/jobs/6193251004

## Job description

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

MATTE is looking for a Senior Experiential Designer to join it’s fast-growing Creative department.  The Senior Experiential Designer will be responsible for leading high-end experiential designs on a variety of clients. The Senior Experiential Designer will report to the Creative Director and will work closely with Creatives and Client Directors. The role is responsible for conceptualizing and translating strategies into compelling, and integrated designs within a built environment. This position will carry a project from the creative and strategic approach to the actual production. Greater responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:Lead aspects of experiential production design for each project from green light through to delivery, including:

- Responsible for leading the environmental design on assigned projects of various scales including creative conception (moodboards), floorplans, renderings, environmental graphics and construction/technical documentation.
- Works on multiple projects in various capacities (as lead designer or as oversight), meeting internal and client deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Lead and shepherd creative from concept stages through to production working with producers and project managers to deliver the final product.
- Works closely with outside vendors (e.g. animators, lighting designers, sound designers etc.) to conceptualize and guide specialty design.
- Liaise with creative team and producers  to translate renderings and 3D designs into technical drawings using CAD software.
- Provide layered plans to be shared with various vendors such as lighting, audio, scenic, video
- Combine and maintain technical drawings for review by creative team, technical team and permitters
- Make adjustments based creative and technical feedback
- Provide plans to vendors for bidding, inclusive of measurements, elevations, sections
- Provide creative and logical solutions that reduce the budget without compromising creative integrity
- Manage direct contact with our clients and play a key role in building a prolific partnership.
- Represent MATTE from a design POV and are the point person for our production team.You assist with the execution of the art direction and help to improve the work by offering new angles, best practices and practical solutions — guaranteeing projects meet our standards.
- Be responsible for setting up a training framework and make sure our documentation is flawless.
- High level knowledge of build, construction, materials.
- Maintain block library and other commonly used assets
- Visit venues in advance to gather necessary information and dimensions required
- Identify potential bottlenecks and develop improvements to drawing workflow.

Quality Control

- Collaborate with the Experiential Creative Director  to develop thoughtful and impactful, purpose-based creative solutions and ideas for both the department and  for a wide range of clients.
- Work with client specific brand guidelines and bring projects from concept through production
- Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications.
- Work strategically and in partnership with internal teams to build, maintain, and improve internal and external processes, workflows, systems, and policies

Compensation range: $100,000-$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k with a 4% company contribution match
- Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
- Commuter benefits
- Talkspace membership
- Competitive PTO package
- End of Year Recharge
- Sabbatical Program

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

## About MATTE PROJECTS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MATTE Projects is a creative company from New York that blends strategy, production, and design to craft immersive live and digital experiences for brands and artists.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed on provided sources

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Advertising Services, Creative Production, Branded Content, Experiential Marketing
- Target customers: Luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment brands (B2B)
- Mission or purpose: “To inspire and provoke origination” — a high-performance, high-touch creative company that turns energy into entertainment, enterprise, and origination. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)

## Products & Services
- **[Experiential]**: Creating physical and digital experiences that make people feel something; “bread and butter” of the company. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Content Studio]**: High-quality content production adapted to any media, including compelling visuals and narratives across platforms. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Branded Design]**: Combining creativity and strategy to craft visuals and narratives that elevate brands and drive engagement. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[World Building]**: Full brand creation from strategy and design systems to content and community engagement, treating brands as immersive worlds. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Talent Direct]**: Scouting, negotiations, and logistics to connect brands with top-tier talent. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **Additional capabilities**: Live Capture, Runway Capture, Hospitality, and Digital production. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Annual Revenue**: USD $4.7 million (as per LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
- **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (private, no funding rounds mentioned)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Client portfolio spans luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle (e.g., Moncler, Salomon, Margiela, Ritz-Carlton). No investor list provided. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 99 employees (+0.9% YoY) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
  - Operating in 8 countries (US, India, UK, Colombia, France, Mexico, Australia, Italy) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
  - Hired first CMO, Angus MacEwan (announced on website) [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
  - Active job postings increased +100% year-over-year [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary studio** at the intersection of entertainment and advertising, serving both brands and artists.
- **Category‑agnostic portfolio** — works across luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and hospitality, bringing cross‑industry insights.
- **High‑touch, high‑performance culture** focused on origination and entertainment value.
- **Proprietary Talent Direct** service streamlines celebrity/influencer collaborations.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding leadership (new CMO) to drive growth and brand strategy.
- Building immersive “worlds” for clients rather than one‑off campaigns.
- Scaling content studio and experiential production while maintaining a boutique, high‑quality approach.
- Active DEI initiatives woven into company fabric.

## Why Work Here
- Culture highlights: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core; the company actively celebrates differences and ensures equal access to opportunities. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
- Remote/Hybrid: On‑site roles in New York (with offices also in LA and CDMX) plus a “Remote Month” perk to work from elsewhere. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
- Perks:
  - 12 weeks paid parental leave
  - Medical, dental, vision insurance; HSA/FSA
  - 401k with 4% company match
  - Unlimited PTO plus four Summer Fridays
  - CitiBike membership
  - Mental health app benefit
  - Discounted fertility and family‑building services
  - Commuter benefits
- Engineering/creative culture: “Passionate about the work?” – teams are high‑touch, collaborative, and focused on origination.

## Sources
1. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)
2. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
3. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects)

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