Sr Environmental Designer

About the role

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Designer to join our Creative team. In this role, you will design brand experiences across multiple types of experiential activations. This role requires a team member to create high-quality visualizations and renderings. An ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and manage multiple projects at once in a fast‑paced environment. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule based out of one of our following locations: Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Fort Wayne, IN; Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

• Designing brand experiences across multiple formats including trade show exhibits, events, activations, and both temporary and permanent installations.
• Creating high quality presentations, visualizations and renderings.
• Sharing 3D design files and design intent drawings with partners, graphic designers and project management departments.
• Strategically and professionally presenting complex ideas and designs to partners and clients during meetings via face‑to‑face, phone, video conference, and email.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the latest production methodologies and basic engineering techniques.
• Operating effectively as part of a larger team under time constraints and meeting deadlines.
• Travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, environmental design, retail design, interior design, industrial design, exhibit design or experiential design.
• 5+ years of relevant experience delivering branded environments and experiences to clients.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new software and 3D modelling programs as needed.
• Self‑starter willing to lead projects with minimal oversight when necessary.
• Solid understanding of how spaces are built and how to bring ideas to life.
• Excellent communication skills – visual, written, and verbal.

Skills

• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering skills within 3DS Max or Sketchup.
• Experience with concept sketching, environmental branding, creative writing, floor plan/space development, presentation layouts, basic construction drawings (preferred).
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

Hybrid schedule eligible; work locations include Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Fort Wayne, IN; Detroit, MI.