via reed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Technical 2D Designer

Live Recruitment
Essex Full-time GBP 33,000 – 35,000
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A fantastic opportunity for a 2D Designer to join a forward-thinking, creatively led production agency where you’ll support the delivery of a wide range of live event and exhibition projects through the creation of high-quality technical drawings and layouts.

Working as part of a collaborative creative team, you’ll play a key role in bringing concepts to life, producing accurate 2D designs that support both client presentations and live project delivery across a variety of exciting events and brand experiences.

  • Remote working – 1 day per month in Essex

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, including a Christmas company shutdown

  • Company pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing benefits

  • Car Allowance

  • Flexible working and ongoing training & development opportunities

THE COMPANY

This leading agency are a creative, passionate and dynamic team who live and breathe events. Known for delivering highly innovative, beautifully executed experiences, they work across the UK, Europe, the US, UAE and Asia — producing award-winning events on stage, on screen, indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. With extensive in-house capabilities spanning 3D rendering, CAD planning, design, set & stage build, exhibition stand build, large-format print, furniture, video, sound, lighting, content creation, digital signage, technical delivery and full project management, they offer clients a seamless, end-to-end production solution.

With a forward-thinking team culture, this company encourages creativity and out of the box thinking, giving their people all the tools they need to succeed!

THE ROLE

The successful 2D Designer will join a busy creative department, supporting the delivery of live projects through the creation of high-quality technical drawings and layouts. Working closely with the wider design and sales teams, the role will focus heavily on producing accurate 2D technical designs that support client presentations and live project delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a 2D Designer with an events background who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and collaborating across multiple departments. Responsibilities include:

  • Creating detailed 2D technical drawings for live event and exhibition projects

  • Supporting the wider creative team with technical layouts and project visuals

  • Working closely with sales and project teams to interpret client briefs

  • Producing accurate plans and drawings for project delivery

  • Assisting with live projects from concept through to delivery

  • Using AutoCAD and Google Layout to produce technical designs

  • Ensuring all drawings are accurate and completed within project timelines

  • Collaborating with internal departments to ensure smooth project execution

  • Supporting the development of creative and technical solutions

  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously within a busy environment
THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a 2D Designer within the events, exhibitions or experiential industry. Candidates must have strong AutoCAD and Google Layout skills alongside the ability to produce clear and accurate technical drawings.

The successful 2D Designer will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working on multiple live projects at once. Experience within a creative production or events environment is highly desirable, as the business is looking for someone who can quickly integrate into the team and contribute from day one.

In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a fantastic business with an excellent culture, exciting projects and strong long-term progression opportunities.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

Vacancy ref: LE17718

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