Graphic Designer Poway, CA | Robert Half

Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to shape high-impact visual experiences for trade shows and live events in California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on turning brand and marketing goals into compelling environmental graphics that strengthen event presence and audience engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong creative judgment, develops original concepts with confidence, and works effectively with internal teams and external production partners to deliver high-quality event materials.

Responsibilities:

• Create and guide visual concepts for trade show exhibits and event environments, carrying ideas from early exploration through final production-ready files.
• Transform campaign goals, product messaging, and brand direction into immersive booth graphics, signage, backdrops, and related visual assets.
• Prepare mood boards, design directions, and presentation materials that communicate creative thinking clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Work closely with marketing partners and business stakeholders to build event experiences that reinforce brand identity and leave a strong impression on attendees.
• Coordinate with fabrication vendors and production teams to align designs with booth layouts, technical specifications, and three-dimensional rendering needs.
• Present design recommendations with clear rationale, incorporating feedback while maintaining a high standard of visual quality and strategic consistency.
• Contribute fresh ideas that help evolve event branding and improve how the organization appears at industry exhibitions.
• Manage multiple design projects with a high degree of independence, maintaining momentum and quality after initial onboarding.
• Produce print and environmental graphics that are accurate, brand-aligned, and ready for handoff within required deadlines.