Cloth & Flame Seeks a Event Designer / Experiential Art Director (Contract)
Cloth & Flame
Seeks a Event Designer / Experiential Art Director (Contract)
Los Angeles / Remote
Cloth & Flame creates immersive, story-driven experiences across hospitality, brand activations, and large-scale events, from remote wilderness settings to historic landmarks.
We're looking for a contract Event Designer / Experiential Art Director who can develop original event concepts, build compelling proposals, and help clients see the experience before it exists. The role combines experiential design, art direction, and client presentations, with involvement from the pitch through execution.
This is a fully remote role, with additional in-person opportunities in Phoenix and Los Angeles.
How it works
Cloth & Flame offers paid pitch opportunities, with payment for each pitch. For events you sell, you'll stay attached as the designer through execution. Compensation for design and production work is agreed per project.
What you'll do
Develop event concepts that align with client goals and brand identity.
Create mood boards, pitch decks, layouts, floor plans, and 2D/3D visualizations.
Present proposals and support the sales process from inquiry to signed contract.
Work with producers, operations, fabricators, and stylists to bring concepts to life.
Conduct site visits, prepare creative briefs, source props, and provide fabrication drawings and product references.
Support the production team as needs change during execution, protecting the creative intent.
What you bring
4+ years in experiential design, event production, or a related creative field.
Experience designing immersive environments, spatial layouts, and branded installations.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or other 3D rendering tools.
An understanding of event production, materials, and fabrication.
Strong presentation, communication, and client engagement skills.
An interest in experiential events, hospitality, and brand storytelling.
Work with a small team of creative thinkers, strategists, and makers on paid pitches, then continue as the designer on events you sell.
To apply, email matt@clothandflame.com.