Sr Environmental Designer

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.

About the role

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 position requires creating high-quality visualizations and renderings. An ideal candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of one of the following locations: Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Fort Wayne, IN; or Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

• Design brand experiences across multiple formats including trade show exhibits, events, activations, and both temporary and permanent installations.
• Create high-quality presentations, visualizations, and renderings.
• Share 3D design files and design intent drawings with partners, graphic designers, and project management departments.
• Strategically and professionally present complex ideas and designs to partners and clients during meetings via face-to-face, phone, video conference, and email.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the latest production methodologies and basic engineering techniques.
• Operate effectively as part of a larger team under time constraints and meet deadlines.

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 modeling 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.
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering in 3DS Max or SketchUp.
• Experience with concept sketching, environmental branding, creative writing, floor plan/space development, presentation layouts, and basic construction drawings preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite software.
• Travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits (with some variances across regions):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Retirement with company match
• Paid time off