Environmental Design Intern
About Us
A leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.
Summary
Are you a student who loves to connect with people, build relationships, and influence moments that matter? Do you have a passion for event planning and a knack for strategic thinking? As an Intern at Sparks, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business and make a real impact on our clients' events. You'll work closely with diverse teams to collaborate on innovative projects while building professional communication and business strategy aptitude. In addition to learning the ropes of the live events world, you'll also have the chance to network with other professionals in the event industry, attend industry events, and gain exposure to our latest technologies and trends. If this sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply for an internship at Sparks!
As an Environmental Design Intern, you will work closely with Sparks' creative team which includes architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and creative strategists, to name a few. You will be involved in a variety of ongoing projects, which will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in experiential design and expand your knowledge and skills in this field. You will work alongside fellow designers and creative directors throughout the entire design process. From initial brainstorming and conceptual ideation to the production of control drawings, you will be involved in various tasks such as research, sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, drafting, furniture sourcing, and creating presentations.
This position is located in New York, NY supporting our Creative team and follows a in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or showsite.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Energetic and outgoing
- Experience with 3D design and modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, and AutoCAD,Vectorworks, Render Engines, Vray, Vantage, Enscape
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adept at using social media and other digital tools
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
- Available to work for 10 weeks during the summer of 2026
Education & Experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or related field
- Junior, Senior, or recently Graduated
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to discover the world of Sparks
- The opportunity to learn from and network with industry leaders
- The chance to make a real impact on our clients' events
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.