Senior Art Director, Events

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Art Director, Events to shape the company story across live and virtual gatherings. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this onsite role partners with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into distinctive, immersive experiences that elevate NVIDIA's presence at conferences, product launches, and other major events. The position calls for a seasoned designer who can orchestrate concept, production, and storytelling across global, large-scale formats.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, and Project Managers to conceive strategic, purposeful, and innovative work that elevates NVIDIA's story at every event.
• Partner with executive-level teams in Marketing, Product, Event, Web, and PR to shape the core event identity, booths, virtual experiences, websites, and event marketing assets.
• Coordinate with teams worldwide to bring concepts from idea to final production.

Requirements

• A BFA, BS, or MFA in Graphic Design, or an equivalent degree or experience in the creative field.
• 8+ years of experience in event creative or experiential marketing with global brands, including art direction and design for large-scale events such as conferences, product launches, and trade shows.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating concept-to-execution of innovative event experiences, combining art direction, hands-on design, and storytelling across 2D, 3D renderings, and video.
• Discerning eye for detail with the ability to streamline workflows and maintain efficiency while pushing creative boundaries.
• Track record of storytelling across multiple media, including 2D/graphic design, motion graphics, video, photography, and 3D environmental design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear narratives, pitch ideas, lead discussions, and adapt to live feedback.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work with diverse creative teams, contributing across tasks to achieve objectives.
• Mastery of design fundamentals in art direction, typography, video, photography, and 3D, with the ability to apply brand systems to real-world projects.
• Passion for agile, non-linear workflows and a keen interest in exploring new technologies and trends from the inside out.
• Portfolio submission: a PDF or online portfolio showcasing 5-10 design samples to be requested during the interview process.

Technologies

• Generative AI

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits

Ways to Stand Out

• A naturally curious and technology-forward mindset about design and the AI landscape, with hands-on experience using several Generative AI tools.
• Experience visualizing ideas for developer communities, translating sophisticated technical subjects into accessible visuals.
• Hands-on skills in illustration, infographics, 3D, motion graphics, video, storyboarding, and in-house production; ability to shoot compelling photos and build animatics.