Insomniac - Senior Multimedia Designer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at graphic design Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love/talent the graphic design. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is currently seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Graphic Designer with an impeccable attention to detail and a strong design sense to join our dynamic design team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior designers, art directors, and creative directors, collaborating on the creation of visually appealing designs that align with our company's brand identity and objectives. Additionally, they will be responsible for designing campaign deliverables and finding effective solutions for designing across various formats. We are looking for a designer who is passionate about their craft and eager to grow and develop their skills. This position is fully in person and not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and produce high-quality multimedia content, including graphics, illustrations, and print materials, to support marketing and branding efforts.

• Ensure all visual assets adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive and compelling visual identity across all platforms.

• Develop print-ready designs for flyers, packaging, posters, and marketing collateral, ensuring precision in layout, color, and typography.

• Create visually engaging graphics for websites, online campaigns, presentations, and interactive media in collaboration with teams.

• Oversee multimedia projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals.

• Guide junior and mid-level designers, providing feedback and best practices to elevate the overall quality of design output.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative design ideas, leveraging expertise in visual storytelling.

• Apply advanced design techniques, typography, and color theory to create visually appealing and effective layouts.

• Provide creative direction to junior designers, ensuring design consistency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Perform image editing tasks such as cropping, resizing, retouching, and color adjustments to enhance the visual appeal of designs.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather requirements, and ensure high-quality design execution.

• Implement necessary updates and refinements to existing designs based on feedback and project requirements.

• Maintain a structured file system, ensuring proper version control and accessibility for the team

• Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed

• All other projects and initiatives as identified

• Other design requirements as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in multimedia design, graphic design, branding, print or related fields.

• A degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred. However, equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating design skills will also be considered.

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design principles, layout, and typography. Proficient Mac user.

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop unique design concepts that effectively communicate messages and evoke desired emotions.

• Strong eye for detail and the ability to deliver accurate and precise designs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements.

• Understanding of printing techniques, color management, and pre-press requirements.

• Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving design trends, technologies, and project requirements.

• A strong portfolio showcasing your design capabilities and demonstrating your understanding of design principles and techniques.

• In addition to the requirements mentioned above, proficiency in 3D modeling, sketching and illustration is highly desirable for this role. The ideal candidate should also possess developing skills in photo retouching, photo manipulation, and compositing. These additional skills will be considered a significant advantage in the selection process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations

• Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 USD - $105,000.00 USD