Senior Designer 2D, Experience Design (Events & Activations)

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

7d•$66,330 - $145,860•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Reporting to the Group Director or Manager, Creative, and partnering closely with the Associate Creative Director, Experience Design, the Senior Designer will lead the creative development and execution of events, activations, tradeshows, sponsorships, and other branded experiences for CVS Health. This role requires a strong creative vision, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate brand stories into compelling physical and digital experiences. The Senior Designer will drive projects from concept through implementation, provide creative leadership across initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and mentor junior designers. Success in this role requires exceptional design and presentation skills, strong creative problem-solving, expertise in experiential design and visual storytelling, and a commitment to design excellence, brand integrity, and business results.

Requirements

5-7+ years of graphic design experience in a design firm, agency, or corporate environment, with a proven track record of developing impactful creative solutions, branding systems, and environmental signage
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), PowerPoint, Workfront, Miro, and Mac-based design environments
Knowledge of AI and emerging digital technologies, with the ability to leverage them to enhance creativity, storytelling, audience engagement, and design innovation
Strong understanding of print production processes, file management best practices, and the ability to take projects from concept through print-ready execution with exceptional organization and attention to detail
Demonstrated experience developing creative concepts for events, activations, tradeshows, experiential marketing, and environmental graphics
A portfolio showcasing strategic creative thinking, strong visual design skills, and successful execution of branded experiences across physical and digital environments

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, and visual design principles, with the ability to interpret and evolve brand guidelines across multiple touchpoints
Passion for strategic and creative problem-solving, with the ability to develop design solutions that achieve business objectives and enhance audience engagement
Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and emerging innovations in events, activations, experiential marketing, and environmental design
Proven ability to develop impactful creative concepts and executions that advance brand vision while ensuring consistency across all experiences and deliverables
Experience mentoring junior designers by providing creative direction, constructive feedback, and support throughout the design process
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Develop strategic creative concepts and design solutions for events, activations, tradeshows, and branded experiences that elevate brand storytelling and achieve business objectives.
Lead projects from brief through production, applying strong creative and strategic thinking to deliver impactful experiential, environmental, print, and digital assets while managing timelines, priorities, and multiple concurrent projects.
Build and present compelling concept presentations, clearly articulating design rationale and serving as a subject matter expert during stakeholder reviews and approval meetings.
Collaborate with creative teams, cross-functional partners, business stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to deliver high-quality, on-brand experiences and ensure successful execution.
Partner with printers, fabricators, and event vendors to oversee production quality, proofing, material selection, accessibility compliance, color accuracy, and onsite installation support.
Demonstrate exceptional organization, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to design excellence in a fast-paced environment.