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CIVIC

Environmental Designer

CIVIC, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This range is provided by CIVIC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types Annual Bonus

Employment Details Full-time (3x in office, 2x remote)

We’re

Civic . Since 1999, we’ve led the way in cultural marketing, providing integrated solutions to top‑tier brands including Ford, Audible, HBO Max, Verizon, Amazon Studios, The Stonewall Inn, NBCUniversal, Peacock, among many others. We are an Ad Age Small Agency Award winner (Gold) for 2024 & 2025. We are known for big ideas – creating long‑term brand platforms designed to impact culture, address the biggest societal issues, build loyalty, stimulate word of mouth and generate client revenue.

Our broad suite of integrated marketing services includes:

Brand Strategy, Concept and Creative Development

Live Event, Proprietary Brand Activations and Pro‑Social Campaigns

Content Development and Execution via Civic Studios

PR/Media Relations and Social Media Marketing

Executive and Internal Communications

Growth Marketing and Partnership Development

At Civic, we believe business is the world’s most powerful platform for positive change. We believe our community can build bridges between companies and communities and we empower our employees to help amplify underrepresented voices. Our goal is to build a more inclusive and equitable future in tandem with our clients and partners.

YOUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY We’re looking for an NYC area‑based Environmental Designer with a passion for transforming ideas into physical experiences that spark emotion and conversation. You’ll join a passionate, collaborative, and culturally fluent creative team shaping environments for some of the world’s most ambitious and innovative brands.

This role sits at the intersection of spatial storytelling and brand experience—you’ll translate creative concepts into environments that immerse, delight, and connect audiences. From pop‑ups and brand activations to large‑scale installations and hospitality spaces, you’ll bring the Civic ethos to life through thoughtful, strategic design.

The ideal candidate is a designer who thinks in both 2D and 3D, thrives on collaboration, and understands how to balance conceptual vision with real‑world execution. You’re as comfortable sketching quick ideas as you are working through technical drawings, renderings, and fabrication details.

A deep understanding of spatial design and a passion for creating environments that tell a story

Strong conceptual and visual thinking skills, with the ability to move fluidly between ideation and execution

An eye for materials, color, texture, and lighting—and how they influence mood and behavior

Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to clearly express design intent to clients, collaborators, and vendors

Collaborative energy—comfortable working alongside art directors, producers, strategists, and fabricators to bring experiences to life

A portfolio that demonstrates range: from sketches and renders to fully realized experiential builds

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate creative concepts into compelling 3D environments, installations, and branded spaces

Create design presentations, mood boards, sketches, floor plans, renderings, and technical drawings that communicate spatial intent and storytelling

Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Producers, and 3D partners to ensure design intent is carried through fabrication and installation

Participate in site visits, vendor coordination, and fabrication reviews as needed

Present design concepts internally and externally, guiding clients through the creative and spatial journey

Work across a range of scales—from intimate pop‑up experiences to large‑scale immersive activations to multi‑day conferences

Stay curious and current on design trends, fabrication methods, and emerging technologies that elevate physical experiences

Partner with cross‑functional teams to problem‑solve creatively and technically, ensuring both aesthetic excellence and practical feasibility

Manage multiple projects and timelines, maintaining a high standard of creative output

QUALIFICATIONS

Expert‑level understanding of spatial and experiential design principles

Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema4D, Vectorworks, or similar 3D design tools

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Familiarity with rendering engines (V‑Ray, Enscape, KeyShot, etc.)

Strong storytelling and visualization skills—from rough sketching to polished renderings

Knowledge of fabrication materials, processes, and production workflows

Working knowledge of modular booth systems and event architecture standards

Strong collaboration and communication skills—comfortable presenting work and receiving feedback

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Detail‑oriented, organized, and resourceful

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field

5–7 years of experience in experiential marketing, architecture, or environmental design (agency experience preferred)

A strong portfolio demonstrating spatial design work, preferably including brand activations (both B2C and B2B), conferences, or retail/hospitality environments

BENEFITS

A positive, fun, supportive and diverse team environment, with opportunities for advancement and a commitment to staff development and growth

Competitive salary and incentives

Full benefits package including dental and vision, and retirement plan with employer match

Best in class parental leave benefits

Paid time off and encouragement to take time off for self‑care

Wellness stipend

Civic is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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