Art Director

Description

We are looking for an Art Director to shape visually striking event environments and branded experiences. This contract opportunity is ideal for a design leader who can translate creative concepts into immersive physical spaces while guiding vendors, fabrication partners, and creative contributors. The right candidate will bring strong aesthetic judgment, hands-on proficiency with Adobe tools, and experience directing large-scale, high-end experiential projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities:
Lead the creative direction for experiential events, pop-up activations, and other branded environments with a strong focus on visual impact and guest experience.
Develop design concepts for large-format event spaces, including layouts, scenic elements, overhead features, and custom-built components.
Provide clear art direction to fabricators, production vendors, and external creative partners to ensure the final execution aligns with the approved vision.
Oversee the design development process for luxury and one-of-a-kind events, balancing creativity, feasibility, and brand standards.
Create presentation materials, design documents, and visual assets using InDesign and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Collaborate with rendering specialists and production teams to guide the visualization of event spaces, stages, and environmental design elements.
Review spatial plans and environmental details such as tent structures, suspended dcor, and lighting-driven focal points to support cohesive event design.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to refine concepts, solve design challenges, and maintain consistency across all experiential touchpoints.

Requirements

Proven experience in art direction or senior design roles focused on experiential marketing, live events, or branded physical environments.
Strong background in designing large-scale, premium, or highly customized events and activations.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with InDesign required; Photoshop and related creative tools should be part of your regular workflow.
Demonstrated ability to direct vendors and fabrication partners through the execution of custom scenic or environmental design elements.
Experience with spatial design for pop-up activations or festival-style brand experiences rather than traditional trade show exhibits.
Familiarity with Vectorworks is preferred, and exposure to stage-related design or event space visualization is a plus.
Understanding of 3D renderings for spaces or objects, including the ability to review and manage rendering output effectively.
Knowledge of environmental design features such as ceiling installations, tented structures, chandeliers, or other elevated decorative elements is highly valued.

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