What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance/Contract Environmental Designer position at Cramer?
We are looking for an Environmental Designer with experience and a portfolio that reflects corporate event staging and scenic design to work on a freelance/contract basis.
They will work close collaboration with senior members of our creative and technical teams to create dynamic, stunning, and breathtaking stage designs and branded environments for corporate events and brand activations. This position is more than just coming up with great design concepts, this position works to bring the client’s brand story to life.
Samples of OUR set design work can be found here: https://www.cramer.com/cramer-x/
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and model 3D environmental renders for corporate general sessions in ballrooms (~500-2,000 seats) based on 2D floor plans and venue requirements.
- Select scenic, furniture and other rental elements to align with project requirements
- Offer creative solutions for all budget and scope levels
- Take in constructive criticism and produce quality work
- Minimum 5 years of experience with corporate event staging and scenic design
- Required software skills: SketchUp, Twinmotion (or other 3D renderer).
- A portfolio of corporate event staging and scenic design that showcases your ability and experience
- Strong problem-solving ability, aka being able to pair creative thinking with fixed details and requirements
- Strong visual communication skills through sketching, modeling, and 3D rendering
- Organized with a strong ability to work under pressure, shift gears quickly without losing ground, and prioritize critical tasks
- A work ethic that allows both independence and the ability to collaborate with broader team
- Experience in expo, theater and broadcast sets a big plus
