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Rivian · 5 days ago

Sr. Design Manager, Environments (Events)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Design Manager will lead the development and execution of scalable event concepts, ensuring alignment with Rivian's brand values and engaging audiences through immersive experiences.

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Responsibilities

Lead the creative direction and execution of experiential events, activations, and branded environments, ensuring alignment with Rivian's brand values and event strategy

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop event concepts, including spatial layouts, mood boards, and design packages that are scalable across multiple locations and formats

Create and maintain detailed documentation, including schematic and design development packages, ensuring all deliverables meet project goals, timelines, and budgets

Manage relationships with vendors, fabricators, and production teams to ensure the highest quality execution of event designs, with an emphasis on scalability and repeatability

Oversee the production process from concept through installation, providing creative direction and feedback to ensure consistency and quality

Conduct site visits and surveys to assess event spaces, ensuring all design and operational requirements are met

Stay current on trends in event design, technology, and experiential marketing, introducing new ideas and processes to elevate Rivian's event experiences

Ensure meticulous documentation of design decisions and revisions, contributing to the development of scalable frameworks for future events

Lead internal creative reviews and brainstorming sessions to refine the event design process and inspire cross-functional teams continuously

Facilitate cross-collaboration with Visual Identity (Graphics) and Furniture & Styling to ensure event spaces are fully realized, coordinated across design scopes, and aligned with brand standards

Drive successful execution by integrating standardized content and graphics assets, while consistently feeding project learnings back to evolve and refine operational standards and guidelines

Contribute to the overall team culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and design excellence

Qualification

Experiential designEvent designDesign tools proficiencyProject managementEvent production knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsPortfolioEvent technologyOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience in experiential design, event design, or related fields, with proven experience managing scalable event processes

Bachelor's degree in experiential design, architecture, interior design, or related discipline

A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to design and execute events and activations across a range of scales and formats

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at different stages of development

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams to manage complex projects

Proficiency in design tools such as 3d modeling software (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and Figma

Knowledge of event production constraints, including timelines, budgets, and logistics, and the ability to document these processes for future use

Up to 30% travel is required: Willingness to travel and participate in on-site event installations

Strong understanding of event technology, fabrication processes, material sourcing, and the ability to document these processes for future projects

Benefits

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.