Creative Director - Scenic & Graphics (Event Production)

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 [email protected]
• Portfolios showing finished, built work are strongly preferred

Work location

• In person (Metairie, LA)