Freeman - Royal Oak, MI

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Royal Oak, MI
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Environmental Designer role at Sparks involves creating physical environments and installations that effectively communicate brand narratives and experiences. This position requires a blend of creativity and technical skills to design three-dimensional spaces that resonate with target audiences and fulfill client objectives. The designer will work under the guidance of creative and design leadership, contributing to various projects while ensuring adherence to design quality and project timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design physical solutions that reflect brand narratives and experiences through the creation of three-dimensional environments and structural elements.
  • Contribute to the design of physical solutions through the development of environments and structures.
  • Function as a subject matter expert for low to medium-complexity projects.
  • Deliver desired results through established methods, templates, and standards.
  • Contribute to design quality assurance and coherence to design intent.
  • Commit to project schedules, including timely and complete handoff to detailing teams.
  • Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Creative and Design Leadership.
  • Maintain comprehensive CAD files and well-documented design collateral including estimation packages, renderings, and black & white drawing sets.
  • Present concepts to internal audiences, manage and complete revisions, and resubmit as needed.
  • Leverage best practices and experience to contribute to projects.
  • Demonstrate an appetite to learn specifics about custom and system fabrication to inform design thinking.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Formal qualifications in architecture, environmental design, retail design, interior design, industrial design, exhibit design, or experiential design.
  • 1 - 5 years of industry experience in a related field such as brand experience at a creative/event/experience agency or architectural design firm.
  • Proficient in either 3D Studio MAX and/or SketchUp.
  • Grounding in concept sketching, environmental branding, floor plan/space development, presentation layouts, and basic construction drawings.
  • Good understanding of technologies, materials, and methods of fabrication of exhibits and events.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and willingness to adopt new innovations.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Exceptional organization skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to adapt swiftly in dynamic and evolving settings.
  • Effective communication skills through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
  • Exhibit initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and quality decision-making.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of V-Ray, Enscape, or similar rendering software.
  • Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office.
  • Understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud and programs.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
  • Inclusive culture that respects and appreciates individuality.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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