Event Designer - Part-time - 3 months

We have a valued team member going out on Maternity leave and we’re looking for a part-time backfill for approximately 3 months (January - March).

Focus: Producing scaled and compelling visualizations that help story-tell the event experience in 2D and 3D perspectives. Assist in creative brainstorming to help design gathering experiences that advance our clients brands or event objectives.

• 50% Conceptual and schematic design & Visualization work
• 25% environment and immersive event design,
• 25% Creating “storytelling” through building pitches and decks to present ember’s work

• Assist in design of gatherings for attendee-centric meeting and event experiences
• Advanced understanding of AutoCAD or similar technical drafting software to develop scaled 2D and 3D renders & layouts of room environments, general session scenic, and other event detail
• Carry designs from conceptual development to schematic design and into final production through developing corresponding visualizations
• Craft compelling renderings and storytelling for client presentations
• Develop, style and design event environments specific to social events, lounges and engaging meeting elements

• Consults with Gathering and project team members to fulfill creative and match gathering objectives
• Supports Gathering Producers with presentation materials needed to communicate event detail and tackles multiple rounds of revisions leading up to onsite execution
• Collaborate with other creative team members to develop a cohesive overall event aesthetic

Requirements

• Expertise in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Revit - or comparable software tools that allow you to visually express ideas
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Degree in Industrial Design, Drafting & Design, or Interior Design preferred
• Theatrical background helpful - show set design, scenic, lighting design
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and operate within a start-up organization and the dynamic of all levels of Ember personnel and customers
• Attention to detail, flexibility to react to change in direction, and ability to meet quick turnaround deadlines
• 1-2 years of applicable experience in meetings/events (requires understanding of event seating, AV/production elements)

We are a remote company - proficiency in working remote is a requirement

• This is a part-time position from January to March (1 week of onboarding in December)
• $27.50 per hour
• M-F / 30 hours a week
• Jan 6 - March 28, 2025
• 1 week of onboarding Dec 9-13, 2024