Team Lead - Event Design

TL;DR

Team Lead - Event Design: Directing the visual identity and brand management for global tech conferences with an accent on complex wayfinding systems, venue mapping, and large-format print production. Focus on ensuring brand consistency across physical media, optimizing print pipelines, and leading on-site execution during event week.

Location: Hybrid, based in Lisbon or Dublin

Company

hirify.global organizes leading global tech conferences focused on fostering meaningful connections.

What you will do

• Lead the visual identity for all physical event touchpoints, including complex wayfinding systems and venue mapping.
• Ensure brand consistency across all physical media, aligning with global guidelines and collaborating with other departments.
• Present final concepts to Executive leadership and align event design with broader business objectives.
• Optimize the print pipeline by partnering with Project Managers and Print Production teams.
• Maintain a rigorous Design Print Asset Database, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with printing specifications.
• Oversee design requirements for event partners, providing templates and identifying new branding opportunities.
• Manage the team’s daily capacity, balancing in-house talent and external freelancers.
• Lead the design team on-site during event week, managing last-minute requirements and supporting production.

Requirements

• 8+ years in professional graphic design, with at least 4 years in a leadership or people-management role.
• Deep experience in the Events or Experiential industry, understanding large-scale environmental graphics.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a sophisticated understanding of typography, spatial layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong grasp of large-format print processes, material specifications, and installation coding.
• Ability to translate complex creative ideas into actionable briefs for designers and clear updates for non-design stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Subsidised healthcare, dental, and employee assistance programme.
• Pension contribution (Irish based only).
• Access to a dedicated in-house L&D department with workshops and online learning.
• Company laptop, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Community and morale-boosting events through the Tramway Team.
• Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
• Wellness subsidy of €1000 per year.