Job Description

Description

We're hiring a Mid-Level Event Designer to take concepts from idea to on-site delivery across brand activations, conferences, festivals, and destination programs in the Kingdom.

You'll translate strategy into zoned floorplans, scenic and stage design, wayfinding systems, guest flows, and production-ready documentation, balancing creativity with technical rigor.

You'll own defined workstreams, collaborate tightly with Production/Technical, and protect design quality through tender, fabrication, install, and showtime.

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Experience Layout

Develop concepts, zoning, adjacencies, and end-to-end guest journeys (arrivals, VIP, BOH, egress). Create stage/scenic concepts, brand touchpoints, hospitality areas, registration, and interactive zones with clear sightlines and capacities.

Design Development & Documentation

Produce GA plans, elevations, seating plans, wayfinding/signage schedules, and set/prop call-outs. Coordinate with TDs/Engineers on rigging points, loads, power, AV/lighting, cable paths, and H&S clearances. Prepare tender packs: drawings, specs, finishes, BOQs, and vendor briefing documents.

Visualisation & Presentation

Communicate intent via sketches, moodboards, 3D massing/clay, and selected hero frames. Build clear client decks that explain narrative, flow, and operational logic; iterate fast for pitches and approvals.

Vendor & Production Interface

Liaise with scenic, staging, truss/rigging, LED, lighting, audio, SFX, and print vendors; review shop drawings and samples. Support value engineering without compromising safety or brand experience.

On-Site & Handover

Attend site surveys; issue redlines/RFIs; oversee mock-ups and installation QA; track snags to completion. Support rehearsals, and final handover.

Research & Standards

Track regional/global event trends and KSA guidelines; maintain templates, detail libraries, and checklists that speed delivery.

Core Competencies

Spatial planning & crowd flow Scenic/set design fundamentals Production-ready documentation & detail orientation Cross-disciplinary collaboration and clear communication Problem-solving under time pressure; ownership of workstreams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience:

3-6+ years in event/exhibition/experiential design (agency/studio or production house).

Tools:

AutoCAD or Vectorworks (must), 3DS Max (must), Adobe CC (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop) Google Slides for decks. Unreal a plus.

Technical Literacy:

Rigging basics, AV/lighting fundamentals, materials & scenic fabrication, accessibility, H&S clearances.

AI Literacy

: Practical use of Visual AI for mooding, comping, and document acceleration, without replacing craft.

Language:

Strong professional English; Arabic proficiency highly preferred.

Portfolio:

Built or tendered projects showing concept DD documentation and on-site outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid time off benefits. Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Comprehensive health and life insurance. Monthly breakfasts and monthly social sessions. Select educational support for growth and upskilling. You will have the opportunity to work on multi-million dollar giga-projects that are literally shaping the future of global tourism and culture. We offer a collaborative, international environment where your ideas will be heard and your growth prioritized.

About Imagination

?Imagination:

Imagination is The Original Experience Design Agency. Founded over 50 years ago, we apply the power of our collective imagination to creative, commercial, and cultural challenges, creating experiences that move people. We specialise in Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live Events.



We have 13 global studios worldwide, united by a deep understanding of what moves people on a human level, and a determinedly independent spirit. Imagination was officially certified as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace 2023.



Our clients include Major League Baseball, Visa, Amazon, Ford, LVMH, Harley-Davidson, and Google.



For more information, please visit imagination.com or follow @imaginationglbl on social.

Our Beliefs and Behaviours:

We have identified four foundational beliefs that underpin Imagination. More powerful than generic corporate values, they motivate us to act, to foster the behaviours that lead to success:



We believe curiosity is the root of original insights and ideas... so we look at the world with fresh eyes, we experiment, invent and up-end conventions.



We believe rigour results in better choices... so we ask precise, provocative questions.



We believe bravery tames the unknown... so we demand ambition, confident that together we can meet 'never been done before challenges'.



We believe respect builds stronger teams and continued success... so we recognise the uniqueness and unique potential in each individual, we are accountable to each other, we play as a team.

Global Inclusivity Statement:

At Imagination we value diversity, equity and inclusion as principles that make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.

As a team and a business we know that creativity thrives in teams and organisations that comprise diverse groups of people, embracing diverse perspectives, where people feel able to share their whole selves.

That's why we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or indigenous identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Our Beliefs and Behaviours

By living our core behaviours, being

curious, rigorous, brave

and

respectful,

we remain dedicated to building a workplace and a world where everyone is seen, heard, and has the opportunity to thrive.

Curiosity

sparks innovation - We seek out diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and embrace new ways of thinking.

Rigour

ensures impact - We approach our work with discipline and dedication, ensuring that these beliefs are not just words, but lived experiences.

Bravery

stands up for what's right - We confront biases and advocate for progress.

Respect

is fundamental - We foster and encourage open dialogue and challenge ideas constructively.

Our Commitment

We expect our team to actively foster a safe, empowering, and inclusive culture. Our commitment extends beyond our workforce to our partners and suppliers, who we hold to the same standards of inclusivity and non-discrimination.