EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN LEAD

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an Experiential Design Lead to oversee the visual identity of our live events, activations, and editorial

franchises across both spatial experiences and graphic design. This role is responsible for translating our brands and editorial

voice into compelling physical environments while developing the graphic systems that tie every touchpoint together—from spatial,

scenic, lighting and furniture to floral and propping to graphics, signage, invitations, print collateral, and digital

integrations.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable thinking in three dimensions and designing in two, creating immersive experiences where

architecture, materials, typography, graphics, and storytelling work seamlessly together.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead creative direction across editorial tentpoles, recurring franchises, subscriber experiences, custom client activations,

and B2B events, developing cohesive spatial and graphic design systems from concept through execution

Translate creative briefs into immersive environments, balancing environmental design, branded moments, print collateral,

signage, wayfinding, stage design, and digital-physical integrations

Partner closely with editorial, marketing, and production teams to extend brand identity into physical spaces while maintaining

strong visual storytelling across every guest touchpoint

Interpret sponsor and partner brand identities/guidelines to create integrated event experiences that meet client objectives

while preserving the integrity of our brands and delivering meaningful audience engagement

Develop creative concepts, mood boards, renderings, presentation materials, invitations, event branding, environmental

graphics, print production files, and installation specifications

Collaborate with producers, fabricators, printers, and production vendors to ensure designs are buildable, on budget, and

aligned with venue and production constraints

Oversee fabrication, print production, material selections, color management, and on-site installation to ensure design quality

from concept to completion

Direct freelance designers, illustrators, fabricators, printers, and production partners as needed across multiple projects
Maintain and evolve experiential brand standards and design systems, ensuring consistency across recurring franchises while

allowing flexibility for each event's unique identity

Present creative concepts and visual strategies to internal stakeholders and clients, incorporating feedback while maintaining

creative integrity, production timelines and budget constraints

Travel to event sites for site visits, installation, load-in, and show-day creative oversight as needed

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

6+ years of experience in art direction, experiential design, environmental design, graphic design, or a related creative

discipline within agencies, brands, media companies, or live events

A portfolio demonstrating excellence across both spatial/environmental design and graphic/print design, with examples of

integrated brand experiences for a range of projects

Strong understanding of environmental graphics, signage, print production, typography, layout, and branded physical experiences
Experience working with and a list of preferred fabrication vendors, printers, production partners and creative collaborators

to bring concepts to life

A pulse on culture and design trends across fashion, hospitality, architecture, food, entertainment, and media, with the

judgment to distinguish timeless ideas from passing trends

Strong creative judgment with an understanding of budgets, production methods, and how to make design decisions that balance

impact with feasibility

Impeccable taste and a highly developed design sensibility, with the ability to create experiences that feel current,

sophisticated, and culturally resonant

Deep familiarity with Vox Media's brands and a nuanced understanding of how each brand's editorial voice translates into

physical environments and visual identity

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience leading creative conversations across cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Figma, Splash and Gsuite

NICE TO HAVE

Experience designing for media, publishing, entertainment, or editorial brands
Experience building scalable design systems for recurring franchises rather than one-off events
Experience working with sponsors and/or advertisers
Working knowledge of 3D visualization, rendering, or environmental design software (SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema 4D, or similar)
Experience managing both print production and environmental fabrication across multiple concurrent projects

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final

salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's

skills and experience.

Pay Range

$80,000—$90,000 USD

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their

best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and

experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights

and best practices.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,

gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age,

or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified

applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable

accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as

part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you

from @voxmedia.com [http://voxmedia.com/] email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team

operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here [https://www.voxmedia.com/pages/recruiting-scam-warning].

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