Design Director (Graphics)

Do you seek an opportunity to thrive in a European based event agency, working with some of the biggest brands in the world? Are you comfortable working in the fast-paced world of experiential events? If so, this role could be for you! 

The Design Director (Graphics) leads the visual expression of creative and strategic ideas across live, experiential and event environments—translating concepts into brand focussed bold, coherent and beautifully executed graphic systems.

You will work at the intersection of brand, storytelling and spatial design, ensuring that every touchpoint is visually compelling, strategically aligned, production-ready and on brand.

Here's what you'll do:

1. Creative Leadership

• Lead the development of graphic concepts across pitches, campaigns and live event projects
• Set the visual direction for ,event brand identities, relevant key visuals and content design (motion and social)
• Ensure a consistently high standard of craft across all outputs
• Push creative boundaries while maintaining clarity and purpose

2. Translating Ideas into Environments

• Work closely with Creative Directors, 3D Designers and Producers to bring ideas to life physically through graphic design
• Adapt graphic systems across large-scale builds, stage design, signage & wayfinding and digital screens and content
• Understand how graphics behave in different materials and for different audiences

3. Pitch & Concept Development

• Play a key role in early-stage thinking and pitch work
• Develop visually compelling routes that, sell ideas clearly, excite clients and differentiate the agency
• Create presentation-ready visuals that balance concept and feasibility
• Ensure the impact and clarity of the presentions themselves

4. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and inspire a team of designers across multiple projects
• Provide clear direction, feedback and guidance
• Support the growth and development of designers across the Studio
• Foster a culture of curiosity, craft and collaboration

5. Collaboration

• Partner with Creative Directors (concept), Account Teams (client needs), Producers (feasibility and delivery) and Technical teams (build and installation)
• Act as the bridge between creative ambition, brand mandatories and real-world execution

6. Craft, Detail & Consistency

• Oversee design development from concept through to final artwork
• Ensure consistency across all visual outputs
• Maintain rigorous attention to typography,  layout, colour, information hierarchy and material application

7. Production Awareness

• Understand print and digital production processes
• Work with suppliers to maintain quality in delivery
• Anticipate challenges and adapt designs accordingly

8. Brand & Visual Systems

• Build scalable visual systems that work across environments, content and digital platforms
• Ensure brand expression is both consistent and creatively interpreted

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Senior Designer or Design Director within a creative agency (ideally live events, experiential or branding)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic identity systems, campaign work and environmental graphics
• Exceptional typographic and layout skills
• Ability to think conceptually and execute with precision
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects

Key Attributes

• Visually driven with executions driven by strategic thinking and brand rationale
• Detail-obsessed but able to see the bigger picture
• Calm and decisive under pressure
• Collaborative and open-minded
• Passionate about design in physical spaces
• Curious about culture, trends and emerging visual languages

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Work that is visually distinctive, memorable and fit for real-world environments
• Ideas that translate seamlessly from concept to execution
• A team that is inspired, supported and producing their best work
• Clients who trust the agency’s visual leadership
• Events that feel cohesive, considered and beautifully crafted at every touchpoint

Great Place To Work

Verve has always believed that exceptional work is rooted in an exceptional workplace. We proudly became Great Place to Work® certified in September 2025. This certification is based entirely on employee feedback and a review of our culture, affirming the environment we’ve built at Verve, grounded in trust, inclusion and genuine care for our people.

Sustainability

We believe that businesses have a crucial role to play in addressing global challenges, and we are deeply committed to driving positive change through our work and our values. Verve is proudly ISO 20121, ISO 14001 and B-Corp certified, and is one of few event agencies to hold all of these certifications. We work hard to retain this certification and are always looking for new ways to be more sustainable in our workplace and in our events. 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy. Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is integral to Verve. We know that for our business to thrive and to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.