Designer

• Concept and execute visual identities for ForbesLive events, including key art and scalable branding systems
• Design and produce creative across the full event ecosystem — stage design, screen content, environmental graphics, signage, print collateral, sponsor integrations, and marketing assets
• Develop promotional assets for digital, social, and owned channels to support event marketing and audience growth
• Ensure all assets are production-ready and technically accurate for vendors, fabricators, and large-format output
• Translate creative ideas seamlessly from digital mockups to physical environments
• Willingness to travel to support live events, including on-site installation, rehearsals, and show days as needed
• Comfortable iterating quickly and adapting creative based on evolving production needs and stakeholder feedback
• Understanding of screen resolutions, aspect ratios, and content formatting for LED walls and multi-screen environments as well as social/marketing campaigns
• Design with both the in-room experience and camera capture in mind — ensuring Forbes branding is optimized for photography, video, press, and social distribution
• Partner with social, video, editorial, and sales teams to extend event creative into multi-channel moments
• Create sponsor mockups and branded integrations that balance business objectives with brand integrity
• Contribute to and maintain scalable design systems across a growing event portfolio
• Build organized production decks and file structures to support cross-functional alignment and efficient execution
• Manage multiple concurrent timelines with strong attention to detail and quality control
• Take ownership of projects from concept through final production, ensuring quality control at every stage

• 2–4 years of professional design experience across branding, print, digital, and experiential/event design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, layout, branding systems, and environmental applications
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects
• ability to create and adapt motion graphics for stage screens and event content
• Proficiency in Figma and collaborative design workflows
• Experience preparing production-ready files for large-format print, environmental graphics, and fabrication
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing feedback from multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Experience collaborating with fabricators, AV teams, and production vendors is a plus