Immersive Live Events Spatial Designer

STURDY.CO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

STURDY.CO is seeking a Spatial Designer to shape the physical and spatial experience of our live events and brand experiential projects. This role fits someone who thinks in three dimensions and can translate creative concepts into buildable environments.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will collaborate with Creative, Production, and Fabrication teams to design stages, environments, and installations while considering venue constraints, budget, and production timelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in spatial design, scenic design, stage design, or experiential design.
• Local candidates to the Los Angeles area preferred.
• Demonstrated portfolio of spatial or environmental design work, including stage builds and/or experiential installations.
• Experience working directly with fabricators, vendors, and production teams from design through build.
• Understanding of structural basics, rigging fundamentals, and venue/production logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and comfort handling site visits, load-ins, and on-site production support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design spatial layouts, stage configurations, and environments from concept through execution.
• Translate creative and brand concepts into functional, buildable spatial designs, including floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings.
• Evaluate venue limitations early in the design process, including load-in/load-out access, ceiling heights, rigging points, power capacity, sightlines, egress, and ADA compliance.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Producers, and Production teams to ensure designs align with the creative vision, budget, and production timeline.
• Partner with fabricators, vendors, and stage-build teams to ensure designs are structurally sound, safe, and executable within scope.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications (CAD or hand-drafted) to support fabrication, vendor bidding, and on-site build.
• Contribute to material selection, finish specification, and spatial detailing that supports both aesthetic and budgetary goals.
• Maintain a working knowledge of stage-building methods, rigging capabilities, and venue standards across a range of event and experiential spaces.

Skills

Spatial design

3D design

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

STURDY.CO is seeking a Spatial Designer to shape the physical and spatial experience of our live events and brand experiential projects. This role fits someone who thinks in three dimensions and can translate creative concepts into buildable environments.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will collaborate with Creative, Production, and Fabrication teams to design stages, environments, and installations while considering venue constraints, budget, and production timelines.