Event Graphic Designer
Location: Cupertino, CA
Schedule: 40 hours
Duration: 5 months with potential to extend
Pay: $61-$63.95 DOE

The Planet Group is looking for an Event Graphic Designer to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 5-month contract, working a hybrid schedule based out Cupertino, CA

Event Graphic Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both print and digital/UX work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Proficient in UX design tools (Sketch, Figma, XD)
• Proficient in Mac collaboration tools (Keynote, Numbers)
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in typography, color theory, layout, and composition.
• Deep understanding of print production, including materials, processes, finishing, and vendor workflows.
• Proven ability to develop visual identity systems, templates, and brand standard.
• Equally comfortable designing for print and crafting user-friendly, intuitive digital/UX experiences.
• Nice to Have: experience designing premium packaging, from structural considerations to tactile finishing and unboxing experiences.

Event Graphic Designer Description:

• Translate event brand identities into cohesive visual systems across both print and digital formats.
• Create UI/UX layouts and digital communication assets that are clear, intuitive, and aligned with event goals.
• Design a wide range of traditional print collateral—including menus, event badges, signage, programs, and other event materials.
• Create environmental graphics such as way finding systems, vinyl applications, and signage.
• Develop scalable design systems, templates, and guidelines ensuring consistency across all executions.
• Oversee full print production, including substrate selection, pre-press preparation, color proofing, and vendor coordination, as needed.
• Apply expert knowledge of premium print and finishing techniques—foil stamping, emboss/deboss, die-cuts, letterpress, screen printing, specialty coatings, and unique materials.
• Ensure every deliverable is production-ready, upholding the highest standards of accuracy, detail, and quality across both digital and print outputs.