Job Description: Event Designer
Reporting to: Design Director
Responsibilities Include:
- Design and produce 2D assets such as invitations, menus, directional signage etc.
- Design and produce 3D assets such as to-scale renderings and elevation drawings
- Manage the photographic collateral from Raiola/Co events, ensure that edited photos are applied to various platforms including website, social media, marketing look books etc.
- Collaborate on the development of the look, design, and feel for creative output including sales pitches and marketing & social media-based projects
- Work directly with design director to realize the creative vision of a project
- Integral part of request for proposal response and pitch process
- Key involvement on design from concept to completion
- Understand a creative concept and execute consistently with client/project objectives and our brand
- Source and produce décor and creative elements in line with 2D renders & reference boards
- Work closely to design and create overall guest experience using lighting, music, floral, furniture elements, graphics, etc.
- Create mood boards, sketches, 2D renders, spatial layouts + flow
- Anticipate change and solve challenges that meet budget and project goals
- Work with event producer and design director on technical solutions for budget efficiency
Personal Qualities:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to absorb creative instruction and direction
- Confident and eager
- Innovative problem solver
- Passionate about design
- Grace under fire, ability to juggle and multi-task
- Ability to identify when to push boundaries and when to color within the lines
- Demonstrates urgency while maintaining a sense of perspective and humor
- Self-motivated but team-oriented
- Excited to contribute to growing a business that demands one’s full time, attention, and commitment to getting the job done
Skills:
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Intermediate or above 3D rendering skills (SketchUp, Vectorworks, Cinema4D, Unreal, Blender, etc.)
- Intermediate sketching and illustrative skills, allowing creative and technical concepts to be quickly and easily understood internally prior to more elaborate design work
- Extra credit for video editing and motion graphics skills (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut)
- Fluent in Google Suite
- Current in technical advances, including but not limited to new AI software for copywriting, creative prompting, rendering, etc.
Professional Experience:
· 5-8 years related experience
· Knowledge of New York City and national venues, vendors, and other industry resources
Please submit a cover letter, portfolio, and resume to matt@raiolaco.com. Cover letter should include a few sentences about a life experience that demonstrates your ability to manage your time while helping others simultaneously.
Company Description
RAIOLA/Co. is a full-service event design and production agency known for delivering flawlessly executed events, from corporate gatherings to non-profit galas, weddings, and brand activations of all sizes. With a decade of experience, the agency leverages a global network of resources, expertise in event design, and production management to ensure high-quality, high-value experiences for clients. RAIOLA/Co. has built long-term relationships with private and corporate clients across industries, including financial services, legal, advertising, non-profits, pharmaceuticals, and professional sports.
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Event Designer, based in New York, NY. Salary range $75,000 - $85,000 per year plus benefits.