Salary
💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Lead creative development and visual execution of events, brand activations, and campaigns
- Translate ideas into compelling visuals, lead design from concept-to-production, and ensure creative consistency across touch points
- Build a network of creative contractors and vendors and manage those relationships
- Report to the Chief Creative Officer and collaborate closely with Programming, Production and New Business teams
- Design and source imagery for decks and case studies; craft mood boards, renders, and mockups
- Develop event brand identities, environmental graphics, signage, collateral, and digital assets from concept through production
- Prepare, package, and adapt assets for vendors and across formats
- Partner with Production to ensure design feasibility and on-budget execution; oversee on-site installation
- Review and approve samples, mockups, renderings, and production files from vendors and contractors
- Maintain and document visual standards, image libraries, and workflows
- Build and mentor junior designers and creative collaborators
- Collaborate with producers and fabrication teams to ensure quality and consistency of visual assets
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize deliverables, and adapt to fast-paced timelines
- Conduct research on materials, fabrication methods, and event technologies
- Make event photography selections and work with social media team on cohesive visual identity
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in event production, experiential marketing, or a creative agency setting
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and execution, event design, and brand storytelling
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Familiarity with Figma and Canva preferred
- Experience with SketchUp and 3D rendering tools is a plus
- Understanding of print production processes, digital asset creation, and file preparation for vendors
- Excellent visual and spatial design sensibility
- Experience managing junior designers and external collaborators
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Passion for food, culture, and storytelling through design