2D Graphic Designer, Events

Horizontal Talent; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a freelance graphic designer to create event graphics and signage for a large-scale technology conference. You will ensure brand-consistent visuals and polished materials across signage, wayfinding, and presentations.

The role demands a strong portfolio in 2D graphic design, experience with large-format graphics, and expert-level Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint skills. Collaboration and tight deadlines are part of the fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D graphic design work, event signage, environmental graphics, or experiential marketing projects.
• Experience preparing large-format graphics and production-ready files.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong PowerPoint design and layout skills.
• Ability to work within established brand and visual identity guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a range of event-related design assets, including booth graphics, environmental graphics, wayfinding signage, meter boards, and other large-format materials.
• Develop production-ready artwork that is accurate, consistent, and aligned with established visual standards.
• Support updates and formatting of PowerPoint presentations to match conference branding and messaging.
• Collaborate on creative production tasks for a fast-paced event environment.
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Skills

2D graphic design

Event signage

Environmental graphics

Experiential marketing

Brand guidelines

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a design field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Bring your creative expertise to an exciting freelance opportunity supporting a large-scale technology conference. In this role, you'll design event graphics and signage while helping keep presentation materials polished, consistent, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create a range of event-related design assets, including booth graphics, environmental graphics, wayfinding signage, meter boards, and other large-format materials.
• Develop production-ready artwork that is accurate, consistent, and aligned with established visual standards.
• Support updates and formatting of PowerPoint presentations to match conference branding and messaging.
• Collaborate on creative production tasks for a fast-paced event environment.
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Skills

• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D graphic design work, event signage, environmental graphics, or experiential marketing projects.
• Experience preparing large-format graphics and production-ready files.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong PowerPoint design and layout skills.
• Ability to work within established brand and visual identity guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience supporting enterprise technology clients.
• Background working on tech events, conferences, trade shows, corporate events, or experiential activations.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, deadline-driven creative environment.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach to creative production.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage qualified candidates to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The pay range for this role is $70 - $75 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.