Senior Designer

Sparks

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection - real human connection - onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of insightful strategy, breakthrough creative, cutting edge design and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate & conference environments, keynotes and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust, all around the world. And in 2023, Sparks was acquired by Freeman, and is now part of the largest event and experience group in the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate, and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture. We are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way we can–and we welcome your ideas.

https://www.wearesparks.com/


Position Details

Senior Designer
Job
Full-time
10/11/2024
Northern Illinois
Schaumburg, IL

Position Overview:

We’re currently searching for a multi-talented individual to conceive and create experiential marketing campaigns across multiple points of contact from web to print, app to environment, creating interactive engagements both low and high tech. This unique designer is as comfortable working on screen as well as print, and for large and small scale executions. We love to work with top-notch visual designers who are passionate about many aspects of visual communication from Photography and Illustration to UX and UI, type, pixel, materials, and methods.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop illustrations, visual identities, and graphics in collaboration with strategists, experience designers, exhibit designers, and media developers 
  • Design layouts for experiential marketing events, interactive, print and other media 
  • Create animations and interactive mock ups in Flash, HTML, and After effects 
  • Design stunning visual presentations in collaboration with the creative team for pitches and RFP's that clearly communicate concepts and execution 
  • Work closely with a multi disciplinary creative team to develop unique branded experiences. 
  • Provide layouts for print production and art files.

Qualified candidates must have experience in print or communications design and possess the following characteristics:

  • At least 5 years of experience 
  • Exceptional visual design talents and the ability to cover a breadth of styles and media
  • Experience working in large format graphics & 3-dimensional environments desired 
  • Mastery of design tools including CS5 Suite. 
  • Understanding of HTML, interface & interactive design a plus 
  • Command of photography and image manipulation techniques 
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team 
  • Good understanding of technologies, materials & techniques Organizational skills


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