Temporary Experiential Designer

We’re looking for a Temporary Experiential Designer to help develop and execute an exciting holiday pop-up experience at the Mall of America.
This role will be involved from early concept development through execution, helping turn a creative idea into a physical, guest-facing experience. We’re looking for someone who can think through how the space looks, feels, functions, and ultimately comes together in the real world.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with our internal team on ideation, concept development, and experience design
Translate creative concepts into practical plans for a temporary physical space
Develop concepts for guest flow, displays, interactive elements, fixtures, signage, materials, and environmental details
Help identify appropriate fabrication approaches, vendors, materials, and production solutions
Partner with fabricators, contractors, production vendors, and installers to bring the approved concept to life
Help coordinate and oversee elements of fabrication, installation, and final setup
Jump in wherever needed as the project moves from concept to execution
What We’re Looking For
Professional experience designing pop-ups, experiential activations, temporary retail environments, immersive spaces, sets, theatrical scenery, or comparable built environments
Strong conceptual and visual design skills combined with an understanding of how physical environments actually get built
Experience working with fabricators, contractors, production vendors, and/or installers
Ability to take a creative concept and help translate it into an executable physical experience
Familiarity with the practical constraints of temporary installations, including budget, materials, timelines, safety, durability, and installation logistics
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where plans may evolve as the project takes shape
Location
This position can be primarily remote during the design and planning phase, with collaboration taking place virtually with the Squishable team.
Some in-person work at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota may be required as the project progresses, particularly during site visits, installation, and final setup. Candidates within reasonable traveling distance of Mall of America are preferred, but we are open to considering candidates outside the area.
Position & Schedule
This is a temporary W-2 position created specifically to support Squishable’s Mall of America holiday pop-up project.
Time commitment
The total number of hours is not yet determined and will depend on the final scope of the project. We expect the engagement to span a number of weeks. Hours may vary throughout the project based on workload and project milestones, with increased availability potentially needed as we approach installation and launch.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $35.00-$50.00 per hour, based on experience.
Approved business travel and project-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
To Apply
Please submit a portfolio highlighting relevant built work or comparable temporary and experiential projects. For each project, briefly describe your specific role and responsibilities, particularly where your work involved concept development, fabrication, production management, or installation.
We’re especially interested in seeing examples that extend beyond traditional interior design or visual merchandising and demonstrate your ability to bring a creative concept into a physical, guest-facing environment.

Work arrangement
Yes