Experiential Environments Designer

Inizio Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

25 days' annual leave

Volunteering leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Emota, an award-winning experiential agency, is seeking a mid-level Environments Designer to join the Environments team in Manchester. You will create environments for trade shows, pop-ups, and immersive installations, collaborating with designers, creatives, and project managers from concept to production-ready deliverables.

You’ll work on a hands-on design process, shaping ideas with 3D visuals, 2D drawings, and materials research, while supporting onsite builds and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience designing experiential spaces for shows, pop-ups or exhibitions.
• Ability to develop concepts from briefs through to developed designs.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling, 2D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Sensitivity to sustainable design and material choices.
• Interest in integrating AI tools into design workflows.
• Curious, collaborative, and keen to learn from others.
• 1+ years in the exhibition or related spatial design field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to understand briefs and shape creative direction.
• Participate in ideation sessions using sketches, mood boards, or AI tools.
• Create 3D visuals and 2D technical drawings of designs.
• Research new materials, processes and software to push boundaries.
• Work with suppliers to refine and realise ideas.
• Join project meetings to present and discuss designs.
• Visit onsite builds to support production and ensure quality.

Skills

3D modelling

2D CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Sustainability in design

AI in design

Concept development

Hands-on design

Job description

Emota, an award-winning experiential agency, is seeking a mid-level Environments Designer to join the Environments team in Manchester. You will create environments for trade shows, pop-ups, and immersive installations, collaborating with designers, creatives, and project managers from concept to production-ready deliverables.

You’ll work on a hands-on design process, shaping ideas with 3D visuals, 2D drawings, and materials research, while supporting onsite builds and supplier coordination.