Sr. Designer, Events
About the Company
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
About the Job
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Experiential Design Team, an essential part of the Creative and Marketing Department is committed to designing and executing impactful events and environmental activations. These efforts enhance the Chamber’s convening power across its divisions, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, and internal communications.
As key collaborators, the Experiential Team provides design leadership, creative strategy, and innovative concept development to internal teams and partnerships. Our work results in standout events that enrich our brand and amplify our content, crafting memorable experiences for audiences—whether in person, virtually, in D.C., nationwide, or globally. Our projects culminate in compelling graphic identities, experience mapping, brand activations, environmental graphics, captivating stage visuals, broadcast design, digital marketing materials, and supporting print materials.
As the senior designer, you will lead the creation of experiences across a diverse range of events—from in-person gatherings to virtual broadcasts and environmental projects. You will leverage your strong foundation in graphic principles to interpret and amplify our brand identity across various formats and products. Working closely with the experiential design director, you will develop attendee experiences that are highly creative, content promoting, and aligned with event and organizational goals.
The ideal candidate is an advocate for a design-led approach—innovative, curious, and adaptable and thrives in collaborative environments. We seek a critical thinker who can visualize and execute creative plans that resonate within physical spaces and speak to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough understanding of Chamber brand guidelines and the meaning of excellence in Chamber events
Represent the Creative Department in meetings regarding project scope, experience goals, concept development, and creative deliverables
Introduce fresh, innovative ideas to enhance event experiences
Prepare graphic designs, environmental mockups, and presentation materials to illustrate concepts
Confidently pitch and promote your work to stakeholders
Adapt designs across a wide range of event products, including environmental design, programmatic visuals, 3D builds, stage design, digital marketing, promotional merchandise, and print products
Coordinate with teams throughout the organization and with vendors to realize the creative vision, remaining hands-on with assigned events from concept to execution
Oversee on-site installation, manage vendor relationships, attend rehearsals, and maintain files and documentation for projects
Collaborate effectively within a large organization while also functioning independently
Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies and pursue training and education relevant to your work
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
7 years of design experience with 3-5 years in a creative role with significant event design or environmental graphic work and a dynamic portfolio showcasing it
Ability to visualize in two and three dimensions, illustrate complex concepts, and prepare environmental mocks
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Experience presenting to clients, managing expectations, and communicating confidently and clearly
Knowledge in design specifications across digital, video, print (large and small format), and physical build with the ability to explain to non-designers
Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management, and time-management skills
High attention to detail in fast-paced workflows
Ability to understand architectural scale, read architectural drawings, and conduct site surveys
Knowledge or experience in 3D design and fabrication, particularly providing direction and oversight of builds for events or exhibitions
Experience with storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, or motion graphics
