DESIGN DIRECTOR

SELECT EVENT GROUP INC•South Laurel, MD

5d•$87,843 - $140,528•Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Director for the Overlay Division at Select Event Group is responsible for overseeing all drawing and drafting deliverables across the division’s portfolio of large-scale sports and entertainment infrastructure projects. This role ensures technical accuracy, creative consistency, and alignment with client and project requirements while leading the internal drafting and creative workflow from concept through execution. Working closely with the account management and executive leadership, the Design Director plays a critical role in translating ideas into production-ready drawings, proposal visuals, and schematic design documents. This position also leads internal drafting standards, file management protocols, and the onboarding and development of the drafting team.

Requirements

5-7+ years of professional drafting and design experience, preferably in the events, construction, architecture, and/or live production industries.
Strong understanding of structural and spatial layouts for temporary structures, event overlay, or modular infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to manage drafting teams, balance creative output with deadlines, and uphold high technical standards.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to lead multiple drawing packages across concurrent project timelines.
Excellent visual communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Proficient in 2D and 3D design software, including VectorWorks or AutoCAD.
Experience with rendering software such as Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Lumion, D5, or Corona to generate realistic visualizations and presentation materials.
Working knowledge of BIM platforms such as Revit for integration into large-scale design workflows.
Ability to integrate geo-referenced information into site plans and design files to support accurate spatial coordination and on-site implementation.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end drafting and drawing process for all overlay projects.
Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all drawing outputs across project phases.
Manage task assignments, timelines, and capacity planning for the internal drafting team, including second drafters and freelance or internal creative contributors.
Ensure all design assets and project documentation are organized, stored, and maintained in accordance with established company protocols and file management standards.
Maintain and improve detailed and up-to-date library of Select Event Group’s design files, including subcontractor-provided assets, to support consistency and efficiency across projects.
Manage show files for each project, ensuring version control, file integrity, and timely access for all stakeholders.
Partner with Project Managers and senior leadership to develop venue layouts, structural drawings, and construction-ready documents.
Responsible for developing a fully integrated venue design that consolidates all necessary information for both local and global suppliers, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with technical requirements while maintaining a strong focus on the overall event experience.
Lead the design and production of concept packages, RFP decks, and presentation materials for new business proposals.
Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to integrate product specifications and requirements into technical documents.
Develop and implement internal drafting procedures, including drawing standards, naming conventions, file structures, and revision control protocols.
Create and maintain a centralized library of templates, blocks, symbols, and reference files to improve drawing efficiency and consistency.
Support onboarding and skill development of new drafting team members as the company scales.