Hi, I’m Mike McNeal. I’m a 2D/3D Environmental Designer with over 15 years crafting immersive brand environments and dynamic experiential spaces for trade shows, corporate events, and bespoke activations. I love blending visual storytelling with spatial functionality to create memorable, emotionally engaging experiences. I’m fluent in hand drafting, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I excel at turning client visions into cohesive stage and scenic designs through collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.…

Mike McNeal

Hi, I’m Mike McNeal. I’m a 2D/3D Environmental Designer with over 15 years crafting immersive brand environments and dynamic experiential spaces for trade shows, corporate events, and bespoke activations. I love blending visual storytelling with spatial functionality to create memorable, emotionally engaging experiences. I’m fluent in hand drafting, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I excel at turning client visions into cohesive stage and scenic designs through collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.…

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Hi, I’m Mike McNeal. I’m a 2D/3D Environmental Designer with over 15 years crafting immersive brand environments and dynamic experiential spaces for trade shows, corporate events, and bespoke activations.
I love blending visual storytelling with spatial functionality to create memorable, emotionally engaging experiences. I’m fluent in hand drafting, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I excel at turning client visions into cohesive stage and scenic designs through collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.

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English
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Work Experience

Experiential Art Director at Access Destination Management
June 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptual development and design visualization of immersive experiences for live and virtual events, multifaceted corporate events, and dynamically branded environments. Supported regional creative teams nationally with high-quality immersive event visualizations, 2D/3D graphics, and multimedia presentations. Guided clients and stakeholders by presenting multiple options and clearly explaining the conceptual rationale behind each project.
Environmental Designer (Contingent) at Freeman | Trade Show, Exhibit, and Event Company
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Environmental design work for trade shows and events, contributing to 2D/3D production visuals and packaging of experiential environments.
2D & 3D Production Designer at Freeman | Trade Show, Exhibit, and Event Company
November 1, 2021 - Present
Generated high-quality 2D graphics for large format print, 3D visualizations, and presentations for trade shows, corporate events, custom fabrications and displays. Presented strategically planned ideas and conceptual designs to partners and clients via video conference, email, and digital file-sharing platforms. Applied knowledge of the latest production methodologies and basic engineering techniques for custom fabricated displays and high-visibility keynote exhibits.
Event Art Director | Visual Asset Manager at Hello! Destination Management Company
June 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Managed visual development of 3D renderings, 2D graphic layouts, floor plans, and architectural elevations providing scenic solutions and production design concepts. Created 2D layouts, storyboards, wireframes, fly-through 3D animations, build schematics and paper-prototypes to communicate intricate event logistics to internal & external teams. Supported clients and regional creative teams implementing brand strategic objectives, visual and written content, heightening and maintaining highest design principles.
Production Design Manager at Eleventh Street Workshop
February 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Managed multifaceted marketing campaigns, acting as main point of contact for clients, event stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and interdisciplinary project teams. Demonstrated design leadership for successful brand activations, live events, set builds, AV production, scenic fabrication, retail displays, and permanent interior installations. Supported clients and marketing agency teams implementing brand strategic objectives, 2D & 3D graphics, and spatial design collateral with theme specific design collateral.
Experiential Art Director at Access Destination Management
June 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptual development and design visualization of immersive experiences for live and virtual events, multifaceted corporate events, dynamically branded environments. Supported regional creative teams nationally by contributing high-quality, impactful immersive event visualizations, 2D/3D graphics, and multimedia presentations. Guided clients and event stakeholders toward the best creative solution by presenting multiple options and clearly explaining the conceptual rationale behind each project.
Environmental Designer (Contingent) at Freeman | Trade Show, Exhibit, and Event Company
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Environmental design services for Freeman as a contingent designer, contributing concept development and production design input for trade shows and events.
2D & 3D Production Designer at Freeman | Trade Show, Exhibit, and Event Company
November 1, 2021 - Present
Generated high-quality 2D graphics for large format print, 3D visualizations, and presentations for trade shows, corporate events, custom fabrications and displays. Presented strategically planned, complex ideas and conceptual designs to partners and clients during meetings via video conference, email, and digital file-sharing platforms. Applied knowledge of the latest production methodologies and basic engineering techniques for custom fabricated displays and high-visibility keynote exhibits.
Event Art Director | Visual Asset Manager at Hello! Destination Management Company
June 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Managed visual development of 3D renderings, 2D graphic layouts, floor plans, and architectural elevations providing scenic solutions and production design concepts. Created 2D layouts, storyboards, wireframes, fly-through 3D animations, build schematics and paper-prototypes to communicate intricate event logistics to internal & external teams. Supported clients and regional creative teams implementing brand strategic objectives, visual and written content, heightening and maintaining highest design principles.
Production Design Manager at Eleventh Street Workshop
February 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Managed multifaceted marketing campaigns, acting as main point of contact for clients, event stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and interdisciplinary project teams. Demonstrated design leadership for successful brand activations, live events, set builds, AV production, scenic fabrication, retail displays, and permanent interior installations. Supported clients and marketing agency teams implementing brand strategic objectives, 2D & 3D graphics, and spatial design collateral with theme specific design collateral.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Digital Animation at Parsons School of Design | The New School University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Digital Animation at Parsons School of Design | The New School University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other

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