Event Production Designer

KCD, Inc. is seeking a creative and technically skilled Junior to Mid-Level Event Production Designer to join our experiential design team. Reporting to the Creative Director and Technical Director, you will be responsible for translating innovative concepts into compelling spatial experiences for luxury and emerging fashion brands. This role combines creative vision with technical precision, requiring expertise in scenography, architecture, and spatial design across 2D and 3D mediums. You will collaborate across disciplines to conceptualize and execute high-impact fashion shows, installations, pop-ups, and experiential brand activations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Visualization

• Develop comprehensive design packages including floor plans, technical drawings, 2D/3D renderings, and construction documentation from concept through final execution
• Create detailed spatial visualizations and photoreal renderings to communicate design intent to clients and internal stakeholders
• Produce mood boards, inspiration decks, and visual references that clearly articulate design direction and aesthetic vision
• Design and organize creative presentation materials that elevate project storytelling and client communication

Technical Execution

• Generate production-ready technical drawings and construction documents (elevation, section, detail drawings) in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or SketchUp for vendor coordination and on-site implementation
• Produce print files, specification sheets, and construction mockups that ensure clarity between design intent and vendor execution
• Conduct thorough venue research and site analysis to inform design solutions and technical feasibility
• Develop detailed schedules, material specifications, and build sequences in collaboration with production teams

Collaboration & Project Management

• Partner with Creative Directors and Design Leads to refine concepts and deliver design support on assigned projects
• Work seamlessly with production teams, vendors, and fabricators to navigate project scope, timelines, and technical requirements
• Manage the flow of information between design, production, and external partners through clear, professional communication
• Contribute to creative development sessions and design reviews, offering thoughtful input on concept evolution
• Support the design team with resource organization, template maintenance, and process documentation

Research & Innovation

• Maintain a forward-thinking perspective by continuously researching emerging trends in scenography, spatial design, architectural innovation, and visual culture
• Stay informed of luxury brand aesthetics, fashion industry developments, and cultural references relevant to project briefs
• Contribute fresh ideas and inspiration to departmental initiatives and creative direction
• Engage with diverse design disciplines—art installations, cinema, photography, and architecture—to inform and elevate your design perspective

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Education

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in event design, scenography, set design, architecture, or interior design
• Formal training in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Set Design/Scenography, or related field
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing spatial design projects, technical drawings, and 3D visualizations
• Understanding of luxury brand aesthetics and the fashion industry (or strong desire to develop this knowledge)

Technical Skills

• Required: Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp for technical drafting and 3D modeling
• Required: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) for design presentations and materials
• Preferred: Vectorworks, Rhinoceros, or Grasshopper for advanced visualization and design parametrics
• Preferred: Rendering tools (Podium SU, V-Ray, Lumion, or similar) for photoreal visualizations
• Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with project management and documentation tools

Creative & Conceptual Abilities

• Strong visual literacy with genuine interest in art, design history, cinema, photography, and cultural movements
• Ability to translate conceptual briefs into compelling spatial narratives
• Flexibility to adapt design approach and style to diverse client aesthetics and project requirements
• Demonstrated ability to balance creative innovation with practical, buildable solutions

Professional Attributes

• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and writing skills
• Collaborative team player with openness to feedback and iteration
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated project management and organizational capabilities
• Proactive learner with genuine enthusiasm for expanding technical skills and industry knowledge
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate challenges creatively and efficiently
• Professional demeanor and commitment to delivering quality work that reflects client goals and KCD's standards

RESPONSIBILITIES BY PROJECT PHASE

Concept & Strategy: Participate in briefing sessions, research client brand and competitive landscape, and contribute design thinking to initial concept development

Design Development: Create detailed design packages including floor plans, elevations, renderings, and mood boards; refine designs based on feedback and technical feasibility

Production & Documentation: Develop construction documents, material specifications, and vendor coordination materials; manage QC review of vendor proposals and quotes

Execution & Coordination: Collaborate with production and fabrication teams during build phases; support on-site implementation and troubleshooting as needed

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge experiential projects with emerging and established luxury fashion brands. You will develop your craft within a collaborative creative environment while building expertise in the intersection of fashion, spatial design, and technical production. Success in this role requires equal parts creative vision, technical precision, and collaborative spirit.

ABOUT KCD

KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, London, and Los Angeles. For more than 40 years, the agency has pioneered fashion expertise while expanding into culture-driven industries across luxury, emerging, and community sectors. Our teams partner with brands to amplify cultural relevance through customized creative strategies, comprehensive communications, and world-class experiential solutions. Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to catalyzing, creating, and sustaining meaningful experiences.

ABOUT KCD:

KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and London. For more than 40 years, the agency has developed and applied its unparalleled fashion expertise while also servicing culture-driven industries across popular, luxury and community pillars.

KCD’s teams work with brands that span emerging to established, amplifying new buzz and maintaining legacy power alike. With customized creative strategies, comprehensive public relations campaigns and world-class event solutions, KCD’s precision-focused execution makes an impact across today’s most relevant channels. Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to a continuum of experience: Catalyzing it, creating it, and ensuring that it lasts.

Salary $80K