2D Design Director - #2109880

Hybrid - 3 days a week London office, 2 days from home - Fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role in a highly regarded and growing agency!

• Event design work at genuine international scale, spanning exhibitions, activations and conferences
• 25 days holiday, birthday day off, private medical insurance, life assurance and pension
• A London studio with a collaborative culture where ideas from the team get backed

The Company

This global, independent, creatively driven full-service experience marketing agency is a market leader in delivering innovative B2B event solutions. Partnering with some of the world's leading brands across technology, software and IT, they have built an enviable client portfolio and continue to grow through the expansion of existing accounts and the acquisition of new business. With in-house digital, production and creative teams, their collaborative UK-based workforce consistently pushes creative boundaries, delivering impactful global experiences across live, hybrid and virtual events.

Renowned as a premium agency within the events industry, they have earned an outstanding reputation for producing award-winning, large-scale experiences for an impressive roster of international clients. Their diverse portfolio includes global conferences, exhibitions, expo-style events, product launches, experiential activations, promotional roadshows and bespoke brand experiences, delivering exceptional events from concept through to execution.

The Role

Reporting into the Executive Creative Director, the 2D Design Director will lead the graphic design discipline across large-scale event programmes and experiential marketing campaigns. A broad and hands on role responsibilities include:

• Setting creative direction for 2D and graphic design across major event programmes
• Developing design systems and experiential playbooks for brand consistency at scale
• Supporting more junior members of the team
• Collaborating with 3D and digital directors to deliver integrated event design solutions
• Acting as senior client-facing design consultant, translating brand strategy into live experiences

The Candidate

Candidates must have a strong background in 2D design, underpinned by extensive experience within experiential marketing or live events. The successful candidate will bring a portfolio that showcases creativity at scale, demonstrating expertise in leading graphic design across large-scale live events and experiential campaigns. Candidates will have experience developing design systems and experiential playbooks, alongside the confidence to lead client-facing design consultations and present creative concepts to senior stakeholders.
Experience working on tier-one technology or corporate accounts, as well as a portfolio spanning sports activations or international EMEA projects, would be advantageous, it is not essential.

Above all, they are looking for someone with the ambition and vision to step into a role with genuine strategic influence. In return, the 2D Design Director will find genuine creative autonomy and event design work that reaches international audiences.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions, live communications, production and creative services. If this position is not quite right but you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch to discuss other options.

Live values diversity and promotes equality across our business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the process.

Vacancy Ref: RD18314