Event Designer - New York
Event Designer (Experiential & Live Events)
Location: New York
We are looking for an Event Designer to join a leading experiential events agency based in New York.
This role sits at the intersection of creative concepting and live event execution, focused on developing visually compelling, on-brand experiences across corporate events, brand activations, and immersive environments. You will play a key role in bringing ideas to life-from initial concept through to production-ready design.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a strong eye for design, storytelling, and spatial experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and creative development of experiential events, brand activations, and live experiences
- Translate client briefs into innovative, visually compelling concepts and environments
- Produce high-quality design deliverables including mood boards, renderings, layouts, and presentations
- Create detailed technical drawings, floorplans, and layouts using Vectorworks
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and execution
- Contribute to pitch work and new business presentations
- Maintain strong understanding of brand identity and ensure alignment across all design outputs
- Stay up to date with design trends, materials, and emerging experiential technologies
- Support projects from concept through to on-site execution where required
Requirements
- Proven experience in event design, experiential design, or environmental/spatial design
- Background within an experiential agency, events company, or creative studio
- Strong proficiency in Vectorworks is essential
- Strong portfolio showcasing live events, brand activations, or immersive experiences
- Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar
- Strong understanding of spatial design, layouts, and guest journey mapping
- Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas confidently
- Based in New York
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, creatively driven projects
- Collaborative and fast-growing agency environment
- Clear progression opportunities within a strong creative team
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