Creative Director - Scenic & Graphics (Event Production)

About Royal ProductionsRoyal Productions is a national AV and live event production company with nearly 40 years in the business. We run in-house AV programs at hotel properties across the country and operate a full road show and external production division. Conferences, galas, corporate meetings, holiday programs: a lot of what makes those events memorable comes out of our scenic and creative department.The RoleWe’re looking for a Creative Director to lead the creative side of our scenic department. You’ll set the creative direction for everything scenic at Royal, lead our graphic design team, and be the go-to scenic expert for our sales staff across the country.You’ll work closely with our Scenic Project Manager, who runs the operations side: the shop, the builds and the logistics. You design it and help sell it, and together you make it come to life.This is a hands-on role. We want someone who loves the design work, enjoys helping others sell it, and cares about what the finished product looks like when the doors open.What You’ll DoCreative Direction & DesignDevelop set concepts, designs and layouts for client events, hotel programs and company-produced showsCreate renderings, mockups and presentations that help sell scenic workRefresh recurring and annual event sets so returning clients see something new each yearSet the creative standard for everything that leaves our departmentPhotograph and archive finished sets for proposals, marketing and our portfolioLeading the Graphic Design TeamLead, schedule and develop our graphic designersDirect work on signage, printed graphics, kiosk artwork, vehicle wraps and branded collateralManage priorities and deadlines across multiple events at onceBring in and manage freelance designers or render artists when volume calls for itScenic Sales SupportAct as the go-to scenic resource for our sales managers, property directors and event sales teamTurn their client briefs into concepts, renderings and quotes they can take back and sellTrain sales staff on our scenic inventory, pricing and what’s possible, so they can spot scenic opportunities on their ownJoin client calls and site visits when a bigger or custom project needs a designer in the roomTrack scenic revenue by property and look for ways to grow itWorking With Scenic OperationsPartner with our Scenic Project Manager to turn designs into buildable, on-budget projectsReview builds in the shop and on site to confirm the finished work matches the designHelp set scenic pricing and order deadlines with the operations teamPlan scenic packages for new hotel properties as they come onlineSeasonal & Holiday DécorLead the creative side of holiday and seasonal décor programs at Royal propertiesPresent décor concepts and budgets to hotel ownership and managementLeadershipManage the creative budget and purchasing for your teamTake part in company leadership and department head meetingsWhat We’re Looking For5+ years in scenic design, event design, themed décor or a related creative field, with at least 2 years leading a design teamA portfolio that shows both design work and finished, built projectsStrong rendering and design skills (3dsMax, SketchUp, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite or similar)Experience supporting a sales team with designs, proposals and pricing, and comfortable presenting directly to clients when neededA working understanding of fabrication and materials, enough to design things that can actually be builtOrganized and decisive when deadlines competeWilling to travel occasionally and work early mornings, evenings or weekends when the event calendar calls for itBonus PointsBackground in live events, hotel AV or corporate event productionExperience with seasonal or holiday décor programs at hotels or venuesCNC or fabrication shop experienceFamiliarity with event management or inventory softwareWhy Royal ProductionsNearly 40 years in business: stable, established and still growingHealth, dental, life and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement plan with company matchReal ownership of a creative department, with the authority to shape itHow to ApplyPlease apply here & send your resume and a portfolio link to christopher@royalproductions.com. Portfolios showing finished, built work are strongly preferred.