Event Designer (Production)

Empire is seeking a highly-motivated Event Designer to help draft and design for live events and productions. The ideal candidate will have experience with scenic design, basic understanding of theatrical fabrication techniques, furniture and décor sourcing, and experience working within venue requirements and permitting rules. 

In this creative position you will develop overall project creative design direction, create mood boards, renderings, event layouts, signage, event decor and collateral design. In addition, the candidate will support creative directors and production designers and supervise external vendors, including printers and fabricators, in the execution of creative designs.

The ability to create original, innovative designs in a wide range of styles is critical. 

Responsibilities

• Create and manage client-ready presentation decks featuring design/creative work: mood boards, floor plans, renderings, mockups, graphics, decor selection, and various other project-related creative deliverables
• Support creative directors and production designers with event design/scenic renderings, visual depictions of event themes, décor and production concepts.
• Design original event signage and collateral including invitations, social media assets, signage and branded installations, screen graphics, animations and interface & platforms. 
• The Designer must be able to collaborate with producers, other creative team members, as well as with executive leadership, clients and vendors. 
• The Designer will also play an active, hands on role in the planning, pre-production and onsite execution of all creative designs. 

 Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years professional experience in design
• Strong portfolio of creative work featuring executed designs and projects
• Understanding of event production, scenic fabrication, video production, and technical production
• Thorough knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in Vectorworks and Cinema 4D is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including delivering presentations
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced and often challenging environment
• Must be comfortable in an office setting as well as more rigorous on-site environments

Empire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Healthcare stipend will be provided. Salary based on experience and qualifications. 

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. 

Contact: Please send resume and link to portfolio at hr@empireentertainment.com