Midweight Spatial Designer

About Designwerk

Designwerk is a proudly independent creative agency based in London. We specialise in brand expression and storytelling for some of the world’s most iconic events. With a strong focus on the sports and entertainment industries, we create immersive, high-impact work that brings brands to life — in digital, motion, print, and space.

We design and deliver premium hospitality environments, branded activations, and venue-wide experiences for large-scale international events. From conceptual ideas to technical execution and on-site installation, our work demands a rare mix of creative storytelling, spatial planning, and production precision.

The Role

We’re looking for a Midweight Spatial Designer to join our team full-time. You’ll play a central role in designing branded environments and experiences that are not only functional and technically accurate, but emotionally resonant and creatively ambitious.

You’ll be working as part of our events and experience team, collaborating closely with our creative directors, project and production managers, and the wider design team to deliver standout work across hospitality spaces, sponsor activations, pop-ups and venue overlays.

This is a hands-on role for a confident designer who thrives in collaborative environments and can respond quickly to evolving project needs. You’ll be expected to take ownership of key tasks while supporting the spatial team in maintaining creative and technical consistency across projects.

Experience & Profile:

Required

• 4–7 years’ experience in spatial and/or experiential design
• Portfolio demonstrating a strong blend of conceptual creativity, spatial layout, and technical production work
• Experience designing for sporting events, brand activations, exhibitions, or premium hospitality environments
• Highly organised, adaptable, and confident managing multiple project stages simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to collaborate across teams and suppliers with clarity and professionalism

Desirable

• Familiarity with large-scale international venues and event delivery
• Experience integrating interactive or multimedia elements into spatial environments
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and environmentally conscious design practices
• Ability to support or attend international installations as needed

Software & Technical Skills:

• SketchUp – essential for modelling, layout development, and dimensional accuracy
• Adobe Illustrator – essential for creating overlays, elevations, and layout plans
• InDesign – essential for building presentation decks and production documentation
• KeyShot or similar – desirable for 3D rendering and visualisation
• Confident in reviewing CAD outputs and interpreting architectural plans
• Comfortable working with suppliers and fabricators to communicate scope, materials, and detailing
• Experienced in using production spreadsheets and documentation to manage version control and updates

Key Responsibilities:

Concept & Design

• Translate briefs into moodboards, sketches, 3D models and polished presentation decks.
• Produce accurate venue overlays, plans, elevations and technical packs in line with brand intent and audience journey.
• Integrate lighting, AV and environmental graphics to heighten immersion and narrative.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with the Creative Director and internal designers to align concepts with strategic goals.
• Work hand-in-hand with project managers on timelines, budgets and scope changes.
• Present design rationale to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Production & Supplier Coordination
• Liaise with production managers on scope changes / de-scoping and value engineering.
• Brief and coordinate external suppliers, fabricators and AV specialists; ensure all technical updates are understood and actioned.
• Verify print dimensions and layouts against supplier drawings; sign off proofs and prototypes.
• Technical Integrity
• QC all drawings to confirm dimensional accuracy, safety compliance and material suitability.
• Maintain rigorous file structure and version control across international unit conversions.
• Reference H&S guidelines, venue regulations and sustainability best practice throughout.

On-Site & Post-Event

• Attend site visits and installations, resolving last-minute issues while protecting design intent.
• Support post-event reviews, gathering insights to refine future processes and designs.

Project Scope

• You’ll be designing across a range of premium sporting and entertainment environments with varying levels of complexity. Example scope includes:
• Venue overlay design – walls, drape, floor treatments, barriers, florals, and branded decor
• Premium hospitality environments – spatial planning, elevations, and branded lounge treatments
• Branded activations & sponsor zones – small-scale builds or immersive installations
• Pop-up retail – visualisation, layout and customer journey
• Environmental dressing & print – signage, graphics, branding and experiential elements
• AV integration – collaborating on lighting, rigging, and digital media placement where needed

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Birthday day off
• Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months)
• Supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth
• Regular team socials and learning sessions
• Free in-office breakfast on Tuesdays

How to Apply:

Via LinkedIn, or submit your CV, a cover letter, and a portfolio that includes examples of spatial, experiential, or branded environment work within the sports and entertainment sectors to [email protected].

In your cover letter, briefly explain why you’re a great fit for this role and highlight any relevant experience in event design, brand experience, or immersive environments.

Eligibility:

Please note: This is a mid-level position and requires proven experience working within a design or creative agency environment. It is not suitable for graduates or entry-level applicants.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be available to work from our London office as part of a hybrid working model.

We are not able to sponsor visa applications for this role.

Applicants currently based outside the UK will not be considered unless they are relocating and already have full UK work eligibility.

Designwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that we will not be progressing your application on this occasion.