Environmental Designer

ITA Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ITA Group in West Des Moines seeks an Environmental Designer to translate the Creative Director’s vision into immersive environmental concepts for trade shows, events, and experiential installations.

You will craft layouts, renderings, ground plans, and materials, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure designs are buildable, on time, and aligned with client goals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in environmental design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of design experience in event design or environmental/experiential marketing.
• Exceptional visual command and computer skills.
• Understanding of design, layout, and scale.
• Ability to communicate creative ideas to stakeholders.
• Portfolio demonstrating environmental design work.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Creative Director’s vision into environmental concepts for events and installations.
• Develop layouts, renderings, ground plans, and presentation-quality materials.
• Collaborate with creative directors, designers, producers, and technical partners.
• Ensure designs are clear, buildable, and aligned with timelines and budgets.

Skills

Visual communication

Team collaboration

Client-facing communication

Time management

Presentations

Portfolio required

Education

Environmental design degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

C4D/TwinMotion

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Designer translates the Creative Director’s vision into compelling environmental concepts that shape the guest experience across trade shows, special events, brand activations, and temporary or permanent installations.

Working closely with creative directors, designers, producers, and technical partners, the Environmental Designer develops layouts, renderings, visualizations, ground plans, and presentation-quality materials that communicate and support the Creative Director's vision. This role helps translate approved concepts into visual environmental solutions while partnering with technical and production teams to ensure designs are clear, buildable, and aligned with project goals, timelines, and budget parameters.

Position Requirements

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in environmental design (interior design, event design, industrial design, etc.), communication design, or visual arts or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum four years of design experience in event design, environmental or experiential marketing.
• Exceptional visual command and computer skills.
• Understanding of design, layout, and scale.
• Ability to communicate creative ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to shape creative concepts to suit client and situational needs.
• Strong proficiency preferred in Vectorworks or relevant experience in AutoCAD (a plus).
• Strong proficiency preferred in 3D modeling programs such as C4D or TwinMotion.
• Strategic, collaborative, and eager to roll up your sleeves to support projects quickly and proficiently on tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Cloud Creative Suite (or equivalent).
• Strong writing skills are a huge plus.
• Must provide a visual portfolio of experiences.
• An understanding of the importance of active listening in the role.
• A true team spirit who thrives on working as part of an enthusiastic and energetic team, and inspiring others; demonstrating a collaborative approach to achieving results and encouraging the inputs and ideas of others, who is also eager to learn and better their craft within a fast-paced industry.
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.