Design Director | Events, Environmental

We're Pinnacle - an experiential marketing house. Strategists, creatives, builders, and your future besties, all fueled by the same pursuit : we're never satisfied. Our name is an ambition. We chase down the next "holy smokes, they actually did that" moment. And then, we do it again.

We are on the hunt for a west-coast-based Design Director. It's a big role with a good combo of leading and doing. Reporting to our Chief Creative Officer, this leader will focus on leading and growing our west coast 3D design team. Preference is given to candidates located in the Irvine / Los Angeles, CA or Portland, OR area, but if you're living in Denver, hey, let's still talk.

The Role

The Design Director is equal parts creative leader, mentor, and craftsperson. Think of this role as the captain of the 3D design team - someone who grows talent, builds skills, and ensures Pinnacle continues to deliver jaw-dropping experiential work that moves our clients' audiences.

Design Directors are focused on executional excellence. You'll lead the 3D design craft, make sure the team has the tools and training they need, and jump in on high-profile projects when they call for a seasoned designer at the helm.

This is a role for someone who loves design as much as they love people and who gets just as much satisfaction from seeing a designer level up as from seeing their own work come to life.

What You'll Do

• Lead the team. Manage, mentor, and grow a crew of designers, from hiring and onboarding to career development and performance feedback.
• Raise the bar. Ensure Pinnacle's design output is consistently world-class, pushing the craft of 3D experiential design forward.
• Empower talent. Identify training, tools, and technologies the team needs, and advocate for them.
• Hands-on design. Jump in as lead designer on high-profile or complex projects, setting the standard for what great work looks like.
• Collaborate across teams. Partner with Creative Directors, producers, account people, and strategists to turn big ideas into buildable, memorable experiences.
• Shape Pinnacle's culture. Build a team environment where collaboration, curiosity, and craft fuel the work.

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Why Pinnacle

We'd love to see a portfolio along with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!