Art Director (2D) – Event Industry

Company: Event Dynamics India Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Creative & Design

Industry: Event Management

Experience: 3–7 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Mumbai

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Art Director (2D) with 3–7 years of experience in the event management industry. The candidate will be responsible for developing creative concepts, visual themes, and high-quality 2D designs for corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, award ceremonies, brand activations, product launches, and social events.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of event branding, spatial graphics, stage backdrops, event collaterals, and brand communication, along with the ability to convert client briefs into impactful visual concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, themes, and visual identities for corporate events, exhibitions, brand activations, and other events.
• Design 2D event layouts, stage backdrops, LED screen content, standees, banners, signage, invitations, and promotional materials.
• Create creative presentations, mood boards, design concepts, and visual references for client pitches.
• Develop event branding, including logos, key visuals, branding collaterals, and promotional graphics.
• Work closely with the business development, client servicing, 3D design, production, and operations teams to understand project requirements.
• Translate client briefs into innovative, visually appealing, and brand-aligned designs.
• Prepare artwork and production-ready files with correct dimensions, specifications, and print requirements.
• Ensure consistency in brand guidelines, typography, colour schemes, layouts, and visual quality.
• Review designs and artwork before final approval and production.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining design quality.
• Coordinate with printers, fabricators, vendors, and production teams to ensure accurate execution of approved designs.
• Stay updated with design trends, event branding concepts, creative technologies, and industry developments.
• Guide junior designers and provide creative direction wherever required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in graphic design, 2D design, or art direction, preferably in the event management industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing event branding, stage graphics, corporate events, exhibitions, and creative presentations.
• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW.
• Good knowledge of typography, colour theory, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand identity.
• Understanding of large-format printing, fabrication artwork, production specifications, and event branding materials.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and present ideas confidently to internal teams and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality, creativity, and originality of design concepts.
• Timely completion of creative presentations and artwork.
• Accuracy of production-ready files and reduction of design errors.
• Adherence to client briefs and brand guidelines.
• Coordination with 3D, production, and operations teams.
• Client feedback and approval turnaround time.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with prior experience in an event management, experiential marketing, exhibition, or advertising agency.
• Experience designing stage backdrops, event branding, exhibition graphics, and large-format visual elements.
• Ability to balance creativity with practical production requirements.
• A proactive professional with strong visualisation skills and a passion for event design.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹99,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person