Event Designer

Britten, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in graphic design, experiential design, environmental graphics, or large-format/signage production design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Solid grasp of large-format print fundamentals: bleeds, resolution at scale, color management, viewing distance, substrates
• Ability to read and work from field documentation — photos, dimensions, floor plans, and annotated notes
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to follow established process before suggesting changes to it
• Clear written communication for working closely with a small design team and cross-functional partners
• Portfolio that shows large-format, dimensional, environmental, or event work — even if from school or freelance
• Familiarity with tension fabric frame systems, scenic elements, or rigid-substrate fabrication
• Experience working in a print, sign, scenic, or fabrication shop environment
• Comfort working in a production-driven environment where deadlines and buildability matter as much as the visual
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Responsibilities

• Take projects assigned by the Senior Event Designer — full builds or specific scopes — and execute them through print-ready production files
• Work from site survey packages (photos, dimensions, annotated plans, vendor notes) provided or interpreted by the Senior Event Designer
• Develop concepts, renderings, mockups, and elevations using Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and related tools, following team standards for file structure and presentation
• Build print-ready files with correct bleed, finished sizes, color management, and material callouts aligned to Britten’s production capabilities
• Apply Britten’s product portfolio — large-format decal, vinyl, mesh, fabric, tension frames, BoxPop, scenic foam — to the surfaces and moments the Senior Event Designer has specified, and flag when an alternate product might serve better
• Follow the templates, checklists, and design standards set by the Senior Event Designer; surface gaps or improvements rather than working around them
• Maintain clean, organized project files so any team member can pick up where you left off
• Self-review work against Britten’s production and brand quality standards before sending it up for Senior review
• Hit deadlines and communicate proactively when scope, complexity, or input gaps put a deadline at risk
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Production, and Install teams on day-to-day project execution
• Escalate questions and decisions to the Senior Event Designer rather than guessing on intent or quality calls
• Contribute to team knowledge — vendor notes that worked well, product applications that solved a tricky install, files worth templating
• Build expertise across Britten’s full product portfolio with the goal of independently spec’ing the right product for the right application
• Develop client-facing skills through gradually expanded responsibilities as judged ready by the Senior Event Designer
• Contribute design ideas in team reviews — the role grows by what you bring to it
• Work the production art queues as assigned by the Art Manager
• Assist with marketing needs within the Art department scope
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed