Design Lead (Events & Experiences)

Location: Amsterdam

Join Admind Branding & Communications, the largest global branding agency in Poland. As a certified B Corp, our mission is to craft branding experiences that not only transform an organization but change its impact in the world for the better.

Work with more than 200 creative experts from over 15 countries located in Kraków, Amsterdam, Odesa, Bangkok, and Zürich. Being a part of Admind, you will belong to an international community of professionals specialized in design and branding strategy, where diversity, equity and inclusion are firmly advocated.

You will also have the opportunity to help us, through conscious branding, become a force for good and increase our impact on the environment, employees, and society – things we care about.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Events Designer who will manage, mentor and develop our award-winning creative team in order to deliver state of the art trade shows, as well as digital and hybrid events for our corporate clients in the B2B sector. Working from our Amsterdam office, you will lead a team of 4-6 designers based in the Netherland and Poland working in different spatial, graphic and digital design projects for one of the most sustainable technology brands in the planet. This position requires a highly collaborative and empathic person as well as a master communicator who is comfortable leading conceptual thinking process and sharing feedback. 

If it sounds like you, keep reading and find out more!

What you will do:

•  Build and communicate a creative vision for trade show and event design that aligns with brand and business goals

•  Inspire, mentor, and coach a team of designers, fostering their growth and ensuring a culture of creativity and collaboration

•  Be responsible for the development of each team member, collecting feedback and sharing it with each team member through weekly 1:1 sessions (or as often as needed), taking part in performance evaluations, salary reviews and promotion processes, as well as co-creating development paths for/with designers

•  Ensure high-quality, innovative design solutions for event spaces, booths, trade show assets, wayfinding systems

•  Drive the creation of magical, engaging experiences that resonate with event audiences and elevate the brand

•  Set and uphold standards in graphic design, ensuring consistency and excellence in visual outputs

•  Collaborate closely with external stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into creative concepts

•  Oversee end-to-end design processes, from initial concept development to final execution

•  Manage project timelines, preparing cost estimates and ensure the team meets deadlines while maintaining creative integrity

•  Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies when needed

We look forward to working together if:

• You have at least 5 years of combined experience in a range of design fields including graphic and spatial design

• You have a stunning portfolio of work showcasing an array of projects within the areas specified above

• You have had experience leading a team of creative professionals and felt you had a vocation for it

• You are a master in Adobe Creative Suite

• You are an empathetic listener and a master communicator, with excellent time-management and organisational skills

• You have the ability to bounce back out of challenging situations through kindness, compassion and a good sense of humor

• You are fluent in English

We offer you:

• 26 days of holidays per year

• Work-life balance - A flexible working environment with the possibility to adjust your remote working according to your needs

• Fuel for the day - Access to a fully equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, snacks, breakfast, beers and a bi-weekly team lunch 

• Integration activities and company events - all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy :)

• Employment stability - work in an international company with 14 years of experience and a leading position on the market

• Transparency - a transparent salary range at all levels & clear raise and promotion opportunities

• International working environment - diversity makes us who we are

Admind is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to supporting, inspiring, and respecting all individuals regardless of race, religion, nationality, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation or expression, among other characteristics. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment that celebrates the diversity of our employees and candidates.