Spatial Designer - Agency EA (Chicago, IL)
Agency Overview
Agency EA is a brand experience agency, specializing in user events, worldwide event programs, summits, conferences and B2B experiential campaigns. As experiential alchemists, we blend the tactical and magical to create exceptional experiences for some of the biggest brands in the world. Working collaboratively — cross team, cross discipline and even across continents — we form lasting and meaningful partnerships with our clients and with each other.
EA is looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. Consistently recognized as an industry leader, EA has been named a “Top Workplace for Women” by Crain’s Chicago Business and a “Best Place to Work” by Ad Age, Event Marketer and Crain’s Chicago Business. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive EA community.
Summary
The Spatial Designer is a full-time position in the creative department. Requires superior aesthetic and design experience. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to manage and design for a wide range of projects that include space design, stage design, mobile activations, temporary installations, custom fabrications and experiences. Should have a strong understanding of construction and material options to ensure we are getting the best product based on the allocated budget.
The Spatial Designer is a visualizer of the physical realm. From guest flows, space layouts, custom design elements, exhibit booths, stage design and mobile experiences, the Spatial Designer focuses on bringing elements to life through floor plans & high quality renderings. The Spatial Designer works closely with graphic designers to integrate brand identities within all renderings. They also work closely with creative strategists to conceptualize and design physical elements that amplify the attendee flow and experience along with producers and vendors to coordinate fabrication. The Spatial Designer is expected to bring a strong level of creativity and strategy to the concept development phase of new and existing projects and technical expertise to the production phase of live projects.
Responsibilities
Fulfills lead or support designer role on select live projects and new business Requests for Proposals (RFP’s).
Highly collaborative designer who works closely with designers, creative directors and producers
Supports spatial project management and production on assigned projects including budget recommendations, hours awareness, timeline management, vendor communications, vendor spec sheets and technical drawings, file asset management, etc.
Communicates tasks and deliverables proficiently with a cross-departmental team (Client Services, Business Development, Production and Creative)
Consults with and presents to clients and internal stakeholders as needed — helping to illuminate design thinking and solutions that meet client objectives
Facilitates shares and/or learnings and project support to the spatial team
Monitors and understands the latest design trends, as well as maintains high skill levels in relevant design softwares and platforms
Promotes superior file management and organizational methodology following department guidelines
Reports to the Group Creative Director
Qualifications
BA or equivalent required in design-focused major (architecture, industrial design, 3D)
2-3 years of experience in an industry utilizing spatial design preferably with an agency, fabricator and/or architectural firm
Experience working with brands, trade shows and events
High proficiency in:
Rhinoceros 3D or 3ds Max
V-Ray 3D Renderer or equivalent
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Twinmotion is a plus
A portfolio of dynamic and versatile design samples that demonstrate applicable project work to our industry
Strong conceptual abilities (developing ideas/concepts individually and as part of a team)
Expertise in materials and fabrication techniques
High quality rendering skills
Basic experience creating animated renderings, flythroughs, etc
Ability to project manage spatial deliverables within assigned projects
Ability to work on multiple projects at once, designing for a wide range of brands, audiences and industries
Must be a self-motivated, clear communicator and consensus builder, highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Strong presentation skills
Strong active listening skills — the ability to interpret information and turn it into actionable next steps
Must be able to travel if needed and work occasional nights/weekends
