Experiential Event Designer

Twenty Three Layers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty Three Layers in New York City is seeking an experienced Event Designer to craft compelling concepts and elevate environments for live experiences. You will develop 3D renderings, mood boards, floor plans, and polished presentations in collaboration with production and planning teams.

You’ll translate ideas into tangible spaces, work with fabricators, and contribute to the company’s evolving creative standards. A strong portfolio is required, with willingness to travel for onsite events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in event design/experiential design.
• Strong eye for thoughtful design across events, interiors, branding and culture.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with 3D concepts using SketchUp and spatial studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual directions for events, experiences, and environments.
• 3D design and visualization: create renderings of environments and key design elements.
• Create mood boards, mockups, floor plans, elevations, and visual design materials.
• Develop decks for client proposals and pitches.
• Translate ideas into executable environments considering scale, materials, and guest experience.
• Collaborate with producers, planners, clients throughout the creative process.
• Work with fabricators and production partners to realize designs.
• Support visual presence across marketing platforms and digital assets.

Skills

3+ years experience

Creative eye

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Layout & typography

Project management

Team collaboration

Travel onsite

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Rhino

Figma

Canva

Job description

Twenty Three Layers | New York City | Hybrid

This role reports to the Design Director.

Please include a portfolio or examples of your work with your application.

ABOUT 23 LAYERS

23 Layers is a New York-based global Event Planning, Production + Design Agency.

We bring together creative thinking, thoughtful design, strategic planning, and meticulous production to create experiences that feel current, considered, and dynamic. We’re a collaborative team of producers and designers who care deeply about the work and are dedicated to doing it well.

Our work spans brand experiences, corporate events, and social celebrations. We work with brands across technology, CPG, retail, advertising, fintech, media, and more — including Google, Airbnb, Glossier, Sephora, Spotify, Slack, and Wrangler.

But this company is growing beyond client events.

Beyond our client work, 23 Layers is continuing to build its own ecosystem of experiences and ideas. From The Assembly — our industry workshop and community for event professionals — to La Retreat, an immersive gathering designed to bring together women founders, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Italy, we’re creating platforms that extend beyond traditional event production.

Our team has the opportunity to contribute to these experiences and be part of a company invested in shaping conversations, building community, and moving the event industry forward.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a talented Event Designer to join our NYC team — someone with a creative point of view, a great eye, and a genuine love for design.

You’ll assist in developing creative concepts, mood boards, mockups, 3D renderings, spatial layouts, and polished presentations. You’ll work closely with our production and planning teams to turn ideas into experiences that feel thoughtful and elevated.

WHAT YOU'LL DO...

• Develop creative concepts and visual directions for events, experiences, and environments
• 3D Design + Visualization: Bring event concepts to life through 3D modeling and renderings of environments, spaces, structures, and key design elements.
• Create mood boards, mockups, simple renderings, floor plans, elevations, and other visual design materials
• Develop creative decks and presentations for client proposals, pitches, and new business opportunities
• Translate creative ideas into thoughtful, executable environments while considering scale, proportion, materials, and guest experience
• Collaborate closely with producers, planners, and clients throughout the creative and production process
• Work with fabricators, vendors, and production partners to bring designs to life
• Participate in site visits, creative presentations, client meetings, and onsite at events
• Support 23 Layers’ visual presence across marketing platforms, helping organize and curate project imagery, maintain visual libraries, and create or adapt design assets for social, website, and other marketing needs
• Contribute to 23 Layers-owned experiences and initiatives, including The Assembly and La Retreat
• Help develop and maintain the creative standards and visual point of view of 23 Layers

THE SKILLS THAT MATTER...

• 3+ years of professional experience in event design/ experiential design
• Strong creative eye and a clear point of view, with an appreciation for thoughtful design across events, interiors, branding, art, fashion, and culture
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Highly proficient in SketchUp and comfortable creating 3D concepts, mockups, and spatial studies
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, composition, scale, and visual storytelling
• Understand how to take an idea from concept through execution and can balance creative ambition with timelines, fabrication, and production realities
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and revisions without losing attention to detail
• Self-starter who takes ownership, thinks creatively, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever needed
• Highly collaborative, receptive to feedback, and comfortable working within a small team
• Curious, resourceful, and constantly looking for inspiration
• Willing and able to travel and work onsite for events as needed

BONUS POINTS IF YOU...

• Have experience designing for experiential, brand, or corporate events
• Have hands-on experience working with fabricators or scenic teams
• Have experience with Figma, Canva, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Rhino