Creative Event Designer

THA by ARMONIA; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (UAE Labour Law)

Travel allowance

Per diem for international/regional

High-profile events exposure

Creative, multicultural team

Career growth

Job summary

THA by ARMONIA in Dubai seeks an experienced Event Designer to turn concepts into buildable designs, from initial sketches to final technical drawings.

You will collaborate with creative, production and client-servicing teams to deliver events, exhibitions and brand experiences regionally and beyond, with a freelance-to-permanent path and travel across the GCC and internationally.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Interior Design, Architecture, Scenography, Industrial Design or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in event, exhibition or experiential design, ideally within an agency
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Strong sketching skills, both freehand and digital
• Familiarity with 3D and visualization tools such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D or Blender (a strong plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of materials, fabrication methods, event production and venue constraints
• A portfolio showing both creative concepts and technical drawings
• Ability to manage several projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic or French is an advantage)
• Based in Dubai and willing to travel regularly across the GCC and internationally
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors
• Valid UAE driving license is preferred
• Freelance as a start

Responsibilities

• Develop creative event concepts and spatial designs aligned with client briefs and budgets
• Produce hand and digital sketches to communicate ideas during pitches
• Create accurate 2D technical drawings, floor plans, elevations and layouts in AutoCAD
• Prepare production-ready drawings and specifications for suppliers, fabricators and venue teams
• Design stage sets, exhibition stands, activations, signage and décor elements
• Plan venue layouts covering guest flow, seating, staging, AV, lighting and safety
• Work with production managers to ensure designs are feasible, compliant and on budget
• Present design proposals to internal teams and clients; refine them based on feedback
• Conduct site visits and venue surveys; support on-site installation to honour design
• Stay current with design trends, materials and event technologies

Skills

Sketching

Project management

English communication

Education

Interior Design / Architecture diploma or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our client is an international event agency creating memorable experiences for leading brands, governments and cultural institutions. We are looking for a talentedEvent Designerto join our creative team in Dubai.

You will turn concepts into buildable designs, from first sketch to final technical drawing. You will work closely with creative, production and client-servicing teams to deliver events, exhibitions, activations and brand experiences across the region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative event concepts and spatial designs aligned with client briefs, brand guidelines and budgets
• Produce hand and digital sketches to communicate ideas during pitches and early concept stages
• Create accurate 2D technical drawings, floor plans, elevations and layouts in AutoCAD
• Prepare production-ready drawings and specifications for suppliers, fabricators and venue teams
• Design stage sets, exhibition stands, activations, signage and décor elements
• Plan venue layouts covering guest flow, seating, staging, AV, lighting and safety requirements
• Work with production managers to make sure designs are feasible, compliant and delivered on budget
• Present design proposals to internal teams and clients, and refine them based on feedback
• Conduct site visits and venue surveys, and support on-site installation to keep execution true to design
• Stay current with design trends, materials and event technologies

• Diploma or cetification in Interior Design, Architecture, Scenography, Industrial Design or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in event, exhibition or experiential design, ideally within an agency
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD(mandatory)
• Strong sketching skills, both freehand and digital
• Working knowledge of 3D and visualization tools such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D or Blender (a strong plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of materials, fabrication methods, event production and venue constraints
• A portfolio showing both creative concepts and technical drawings
• Ability to manage several projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic or French is an advantage)
• Based in Dubaiand willing to travel regularly across the GCC and internationally
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors
• Valid UAE driving license is preferred
• Freelance as a start

• Competitive freelance salary
• Possibility for permanent role
• Annual leave in line with UAE Labour Law, plus public holidays
• Travel allowance and per diem for international and regional projects
• Opportunity to work on high-profile events for leading brands and major venues
• A creative, multicultural and collaborative team environment
• Career growth within an international agency network