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AGENCY OVERVIEW

Agency EA, a part of EA Collective, is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning experiential marketing agency specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. Known for its ability to blend strategy, creativity, and flawless execution, Agency EA partners with clients to bring their brands to life through impactful events, immersive environments, and engaging digital activations. As the flagship agency of EA Collective, Agency EA benefits from the broader collective’s creative resources and industry-leading expertise to innovate and deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences and achieve business objectives.

We are looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. A place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. 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 community.

This position is based in Chicago and will involve a combination of remote and in-office work. This role also requires travel to multiple markets to support client activations.

SUMMARY

The Contract Spatial Designer is a part-time/freelance position in the creative department that requires 3D design experience and superior aesthetic sensibilities. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to manage and design for a wide range of projects and brands. Candidates should have a strong understanding of event planning and build knowledge.

The Contract 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 Contract Spatial Designer focuses on bringing elements to life through floor plans amp; high quality renderings. The Contract Spatial Designer reports to a Creative Director and works closely alongside the rest of the creative team - graphic designers, creative strategists and other spatial designers. The Contract 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

• Create high-quality renderings and floor plans (fly-through animations a plus)
• Create spec and technical drawings as needed by fabrication vendors, AV vendors, etc.
• 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 the creative and production teams
• Supports spatial project management including timeline management, vendor communications, design updates in decks, etc.
• Communicates tasks and deliverables proficiently with a cross-departmental team (Client Services, Business Development, Production and Creative)
• Superior file management and organizational methodology, following department guidelines
• Communicates design updates and progress
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Position may be fully remote

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or equivalent required in design-focused major (architecture, industrial design, 3D design)
• 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
• Experience working as a freelance designer
• High proficiency in:
• Rhinoceros 3D amp; V-Ray - Preferred
• SketchUp, 3d Max
• Twinmotion
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
• 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
• $55-$85 depending on experience and project needs