Job title: Senior Designer - Live Events
Location: Leeds
Overview of the role:
We’re looking for a creative and strategic Senior Live Events Designer to execute development, design and delivery of world class live event experiences. The role sits within a team of designers responsible for shaping immersive environments and ensuring flawless execution of high-profile events that inspire, engage and connect audiences.
We bring together creativity, strategy and flawless execution to deliver experiences that leave a lasting impact. We don’t just design events – we craft environments that connect brands to audiences in meaningful, memorable ways.
That means we need someone who can transform vision into reality – taking a brief and turning it into a tangible, immersive experience that engages audiences at every touch point. Someone who brings bold, innovative design ideas while ensuring every detail – from branded walls to area lighting - is executed seamlessly. Who understands Live Events demand agility, quick decision-making, and a calm approach when challenges arise, whilst thinking beyond beautiful design and measuring success by the story told, the emotions sparked, and the audience connections forged.
What you'll do:
By joining our us, you’ll be a part of a team who not only design events, but are creators of experiences that inspire, connect and endure.
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Liaising with all teams across the live events space and beyond to create impactful and compelling brand experiences with a specific focus on our to tier live poker events i.e. EPT.
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Executing venue recces prior to live events where necessary, enabling the department to plan effectively while progressing creativity and innovation.
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Generating impactful artwork for Live Events from the provided toolkits and VI’s.
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Creating concise branding plans and rollout of collateral for all live events, ensuring quality and delivery on time.
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Supporting the Senior Manager Live Events by working with motion and 3D to bring event design to life.
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Pushing new ideas and modern design practice as much as possible, innovating new ways of player engagement.
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Building a reputation across teams as a facilitator and brand guardian of Live Events design.
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Building relationships with suppliers and ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
Please note worldwide travel will be required with this role and work outside of normal office hours.
What you'll bring:
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Proven experience in live event design and production including beMatrix framing systems, LED ingrations and artwork, pre-press, print production and repro procedures.
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Strong portfolio showcasing large-scale event design and immersive brand activations.
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Expertise in design software (SketchUp, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
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Deep understanding of event production processes.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Detail oriented with excellent organisation skills.
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Committed team player but self-starter who manages their own time
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Adept at managing supplier relationships and cross-functional teams.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while balancing creativity with operational and budgetary discipline.
Desirable
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Experience of scenic, motion, and environmental design.
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Exposure to motion graphics, video, or photography direction.
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Familiarity with content marketing and performance-led creative.
Why choose us:
Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.
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Discretionary annual performance bonus
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30 days paid leave
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Private healthcare
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Personal life assurance and income protection
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The option to join our company pension scheme
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External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
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26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
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Access to an on-site gym
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Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties
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Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.
Equal opportunities:
At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.
We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at [email protected] . Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.
Learn more about the work we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/
The group:
PokerStars is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.
