Environmental Design Director — Hybrid, 3D & Concepts

Freeman Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company seeks a Creative Director to lead environmental design projects, collaborating with internal teams and communicating with clients. The role operates on a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles, with travel up to 25% and responsibilities spanning design leadership and client coordination.

Ideal candidates provide strong visual design, proficiency in CAD/3D tools, and the ability to manage a team under tight deadlines. Salary ranges and bonuses apply as described.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite software, 3D Studio Max, V-Ray, and ACad or similar CAD software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Education in architecture, environmental design, retail design, interior design, industrial design, exhibit design, or experiential design.
• Experience is helpful but not as important as creativity, intelligence, and the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop design visuals of concepts using 3D modeling, concept sketching, floor plan and space development, presentation layouts, and control drawings.
• Share design information quickly and efficiently with Graphic designers, Estimators, Engineers, and Production Managers.
• Effectively manage a team of unique individuals under constantly changing circumstances.
• Maintain strong design sense and demonstrate flexibility across each project.
• Present ideas clearly and professionally to colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Receive design direction from partners, clients, sales representatives, and design management.
• Work effectively under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Maintain working knowledge of materials, technologies, construction techniques, and event production.
• Understand budgetary constraints and provide concepts within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D modeling

Concept sketching

Floor planning

Presentation layouts

Control drawings

Education

Architecture

Environmental design

Retail design

Interior design

Industrial design

Exhibit design

Experiential design

Tools

Adobe Suite

3D Studio Max

V-Ray

ACad

CAD

Job description

The Freeman Company seeks a Creative Director to lead environmental design projects, collaborating with internal teams and communicating with clients. The role operates on a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles, with travel up to 25% and responsibilities spanning design leadership and client coordination.

Ideal candidates provide strong visual design, proficiency in CAD/3D tools, and the ability to manage a team under tight deadlines. Salary ranges and bonuses apply as described.