Design Director - Sports & Entertainment Division

Description

• Work on high-profile events with global reach.
• Spearhead the design and creative vision for sports and entertainment projects, including large-scale events such as tournaments and music festivals.
• Oversee design workflows (2D/3D drafting, visualization, site data integration) and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery.
• Build and manage a team of designers, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Collaborate with project management on vendor procurement and logistics.
• Deliver compelling client presentations and design pitches as a credible, client-facing leader.

Requirements

Our truly unique client is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative vision for their sports and entertainment division, which produces large-scale events such as sporting tournaments, music festivals, and high-profile entertainment experiences. This is a senior-level leadership role for a dynamic, strategic designer who can establish a new design house within the company, collaborate with founders, and shape the future of event design. The ideal candidate will combine architectural, construction, environmental, and interior design expertise with strong leadership skills to manage a growing team of full-time and freelance designers.

• 10–15 years in a design leadership role (5–6 years for exceptional candidates).
• Expertise in event design, architecture, or interiors for large-scale events.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks preferred; AutoCAD, Revit, D5, Unreal, Lumion, or similar tools will be considered.
• Familiarity with drone-based site data, GPS survey, and digital layout workflows.

Benefits

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• Opportunity to build a new design division within an established, respected company.
• Competitive compensation and work flexibility (hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate)

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance