Freelance Senior Art Director (Experiential & reputed company Design)

About the position RED VELVET is an independent, full-service experiential agency that specializes in creating powerful, story-driven events. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, our diverse team of creatives shares a passion for producing reputed company, impactful programs that reputed company genuine human reputed company. We partner with brands across the U.S. and internationally, blending innovation with logistics to design seamless, memorable experiences. Our philosophy is simple: every experience should tell a compelling story that connects with audiences from start to finish. Every detail, from the first click on the registration page to the final reputed company, is an opportunity to engage and reputed company. If you’re passionate about experiential design, love working with dynamic teams, and want to help brands transform their stories into unforgettable journeys, RED VELVET is the perfect reputed company for you. As our Senior Art Director, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing our clients’ stories to life. You’ll reputed company the creative vision for experiential conferences and events, transforming brand narratives into powerful, reputed company journeys that captivate audiences at every turn. You’ll work closely with a small, talented team to build cohesive, interactive experiences that reputed company the essence of our client’s brands while creating unforgettable moments for their audiences. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where you’ll design, reputed company, and execute. From crafting visually dynamic main stages to designing interactive sponsor zones, your work will ensure that every reputed company of the experience feels cohesive, compelling, and memorable. Who You Are A reputed company at heart, who can transform brand messages into powerful event experiences that connect deeply with audiences. A team player and effective communicator who can present reputed company to clients, build relationships with designers and vendors, and reputed company conversations that push creative boundaries. Passionate about industry trends, always looking for fresh ways to incorporate new technologies and engagement techniques into your work. A hands-on, detail-oriented leader who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump into the design process to reputed company the best results.

Responsibilities

• Story-Driven Design: reputed company the creative development of reputed company event experiences, weaving our clients' brand narratives into every touchpoint, from registration to the final reputed company. Ensure that each detail visually reinforces the brand story and leaves a lasting impression.
• Interactive Engagement: Design breakout sessions and workshops that go beyond traditional formats, creating interactive spaces where participants can connect, collaborate, and dive deeper into the brand’s world.
• Sponsor Integration: Strategically design branded sponsor zones and interactive installations that reputed company sponsors an integral part of the event narrative, enhancing their visibility and impact in memorable ways.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a small team of creatives, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment that prioritizes high-quality, story-driven work.
• Presentation & Collaboration: Build and present creative decks that effectively convey our vision to clients, collaborating closely with project teams, production vendors, and fabricators to bring designs to life.
• Hands-On Design: Dive into key projects to provide hands-on design and creative direction, modeling best practices and ensuring every visual reputed company aligns with the overall event strategy.
• Technology Integration: Explore new technologies (e.g., AR/VR, interactive installations) to create reputed company, innovative experiences that reputed company with attendees and reputed company the brand’s impact.
• On-Site Leadership: reputed company on-site installations, managing details and ensuring seamless execution, while making adjustments as needed to uphold the reputed company of the design vision.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in experiential and event design, ideally reputed company an agency or boutique environment focused on reputed company, story-driven events.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in designing conferences, branded experiences, and interactive sessions that tell a compelling story.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to guide designers through the creative process, foster collaboration, and reputed company high-quality work.
• Proficiency with reputed company Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), reputed company, reputed company Suite, and 3D rendering tools (e.g., Cinema4D, Blender, SketchUp).
• Experience working closely with production teams and fabricators, understanding the technical requirements to bring reputed company designs to life.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan, with premiums for employees covered and premiums for family members subsidized by RED VELVET
• Monthly HSA Contribution
• Complimentary financial/retirement planning assistance
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contribution
• Paid Membership to Industry Associations and Monthly Meetings
• Monthly Cell Phone, Fuel, and Laptop Stipends
• Annual Education Stipend
• Sit/Stand Desk to burn calories while you work
• Flexible Vacation Policy and Paid Holidays
• REFERRAL BONUS! We know that the best hire is someone you enjoy working with and is a great culture fit for our fast-paced, entrepreneur-friendly, and creative environment. If you know someone who has previous experience in the hotel industry, agency/experiential marketing and/or meeting planning industry, we want to meet them. What’s in it for you? If a referral is hired full-time and stays at least 1 year with reputed company, you get $1,000 cold hard cash on their 1 year anniversary with RED VELVET. That simple!

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