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Creative Director - Scenic & Graphics (Event Production)

Royal Productions Metairie, LA

Metairie, LA

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Job Description

Royal Productions is hiring a Creative Director for its scenic and graphics team in Metairie, LA.

Responsibilities

Develop set concepts, designs, and layouts for client events, hotel programs, and company-produced shows
Create renderings, mockups, and presentations to support selling scenic work
Refresh recurring and annual event sets so returning clients see updated options each season
Set the creative standard for all designs and graphics leaving the department
Photograph and archive finished sets for proposals, marketing, and portfolio use
Lead, schedule, and develop graphic designers
Direct production of signage, printed graphics, kiosk artwork, vehicle wraps, and branded collateral
Manage priorities and deadlines across multiple events running at the same time
Bring in and manage freelance designers or render artists when project volume increases
Serve as the go-to scenic resource for sales managers, property directors, and the event sales team
Translate client briefs into concepts, renderings, and quotes the sales team can present and sell
Train sales staff on scenic inventory, pricing, and what’s possible so they can identify scenic opportunities
Join client calls and site visits for custom or higher-complexity projects requiring design presence
Track scenic revenue by property and identify ways to grow it
Partner with the Scenic Project Manager to convert designs into buildable, on-budget projects
Review builds in the shop and on site to confirm the finished work matches the design
Help set scenic pricing and order deadlines with the operations team
Plan scenic packages for new hotel properties as they come online
Lead the creative direction of holiday and seasonal décor programs at Royal properties
Present décor concepts and budgets to hotel ownership and management
Manage the creative budget and purchasing for your team
Participate in company leadership and department head meetings

Requirements

5+ years of experience in scenic design, event design, themed décor, or a related creative field
At least 2 years leading a design team
Portfolio demonstrating both design work and finished, built projects
Strong rendering and design skills using SketchUp, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
Experience supporting a sales team with designs, proposals, and pricing
Comfort presenting designs directly to clients when needed
Working understanding of fabrication and materials to design work that can be built
Strong organization and decisive execution when deadlines compete
Willingness to travel occasionally and work early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on the event calendar

Technologies

SketchUp
Vectorworks
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement plan with company match
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Bonus points

Background in live events, hotel AV, or corporate event production
Experience with seasonal or holiday décor programs at hotels or venues
CNC or fabrication shop experience
Familiarity with event management or inventory software

How to apply

Apply here and send your resume plus a portfolio link to christopher@royalproductions.com
Portfolios showing finished, built work are strongly preferred

Work location

In person (Metairie, LA)

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