Event Designer / Experiential Art Director (Contract)

Event Designer / Experiential Art Director (Contract) About Cloth & Flame: At Cloth & Flame, we transform landscapes into immersive, story-driven experiences that redefine hospitality, brand activations, and large-scale events. From remote wilderness settings to historic landmarks, we create events that live at the intersection of design, storytelling, and commerce. We’re seeking a contract Event Designer / Experiential Art Director to conceptualize, design, and sell unforgettable experiential events. This is a highly conceptual role where your ability to ideate, pitch, and execute original experiences will directly impact our success. This role blends experiential design, art direction, and sales strategy, perfect for someone who is equally passionate about crafting compelling event stories and developing client buy-in through exceptional storytelling and presentation. Location: Phoenix / Los Angeles / Hybrid opportunities available Compensation: Contract; paid per pitch from Cloth & Flame + compensation for design and production work on events to be agreed per project The Role: As an Event Designer, you’ll dream up, design, and close high-concept experiential events. Cloth & Flame will offer paid pitch opportunities, with payment for each pitch. You’ll develop strategic, visually compelling proposals, collaborate with internal teams to refine and execute your ideas, and work closely with clients to turn them into a reality. For events you sell, you’ll stay attached to the project through its execution. Key Responsibilities: Concept Development & Experiential Art Direction Develop bold, imaginative event concepts that align with client goals and brand identity. Lead design by creating mood boards, pitch decks, and immersive storytelling presentations. Utilize 2D & 3D design skills to develop layouts, floor plans, and rendered visualizations. Partner with internal teams (producers, fabricators, and stylists) to bring your vision to life. Sales & Client Engagement Support the end-to-end sales process, from initial inquiry to signed contract. Craft and present persuasive, visually rich proposals to help clients see and feel the experience before it exists Identify and capitalize on upsell opportunities, ensuring events maximize impact and revenue Creative Execution & Production Collaboration Work cross-functionally with production, operations, and creative teams. Support event producer and production team with any adjustments during the event execution phase to maintain the integrity of the concept while meeting emerging needs Conduct site visits and creative briefs to refine event design. Work with the fabrication team, source props, ensuring all elements align with the creative vision (including providing list of rentable props, product links, facebook marketplace links, fabrication drawings, etc) Who You Are: 4+ years in experiential design, event production, or a related creative industry. A creative visionary with a strategic mindset- you know how to make a concept feel irresistible Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or other 3D rendering tools Experience designing immersive environments, spatial layouts, and branded installations. Strong understanding of event production and material selection Excellent presentation, communication, and client engagement skills. Passion for experiential events, hospitality, and brand storytelling A fast-moving, adaptable problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, high-energy agency environment. Why Join Us? Work on high-profile, groundbreaking experiential projects Paid pitch opportunities Continue as the designer on events you sell Collaborate with a small but mighty team of creative thinkers, strategists, and makers Opportunity to make a huge impact in a rapidly growing, self-funded company Learn more about us at clothandflame.com