Senior Graphic Designer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join our Creative team. In this role, you will help create the brand experience for tradeshows and events, from conception through production. You will create print collateral and environmental graphics for a variety of projects, ranging from pop-up brand activations to large-scale conferences. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicate effectively with both internal and external stack holders in a fast pace environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire brand experience for conferences and events from conception through
• production.
• Ability to create print collateral and environmental graphics for a range of projects from pop-up brand activations to larger conferences, and everything in between.
• Work with a variety of clients -- we are brand chameleons based on any of our clients' vibes.
• Have an understanding of designing to a timeline and budget.
• Work well and effectively communicate with 2D, 3D, and digital / interactive designers, event production, account directors, and outside vendors.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design
• 3-5 years professional experience
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign); understanding or proficiency in SketchUp or another 3D program a plus (but not required)
• Ability to manage multiple projects or multiple project work steams at once
• Ability to communicate effectively, with both internal and external clients
• Previous experience with experiential design or large format printing / environmental design a plus (but not required) 
• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

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 sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over 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 and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people.  Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun.  And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work.  If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life.  And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.