Sr Art Director - Events & Experiences

Aquent Studios is seeking a Sr. Art Director for our leading Tech client. This person will bridge the gap between strategic leadership and hands-on execution. This role is responsible for bringing the brand to life through exceptional physical and digital event experiences. You are a conceptual powerhouse who can sketch a vision on the fly and lead the design of everything from large-scale stage environments to digital demand-gen assets.

This is a fully remote role with PST hours.

• Concept & Strategy: Translate event objectives into innovative visual narratives. Develop sketches and storyboards that align with brand identity and overarching event themes.
• Multidisciplinary Execution: Design a cohesive ecosystem of assets, including environmental signage, stage design, digital displays, and promotional media across both CMYK and RGB formats.
• Creative Partnership: Collaborate with Creative Directors, Event Strategists, and Copywriters to ensure a seamless "look and feel" across every attendee touchpoint.
• Production Oversight: Partner with vendors, printers, and production houses to ensure high-fidelity output delivered on time and within budget.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of design trends, integrating AI tools, motion design, and interactive technology into the event experience.

• Experience: 8+ years in art direction and design (Agency or In-house); 3+ years managing creative teams. Proven experience in B2B/Tech event design is highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Familiarity with 3D modeling, Motion Design, and AI-driven creative tools is a significant plus.
• Versatility: A world-class portfolio showcasing expertise across print, digital, mobile, video, and physical environmental design.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation skills; able to articulate design rationale to executive stakeholders and pivot based on feedback.

• A Strategic Doer: You can "think big" about a brand's future while operating at the lowest level of detail to ensure pixel-perfect execution.
• A "Force of Nature": You are a positive, highly motivated problem solver who thrives on the challenge of complex, fast-paced projects.
• A Collaborative Mentor: You are happy to share knowledge, mentor freelancers, and both give and receive direct, constructive feedback.

Compensation Range: $60 -65/hr DOE

The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.