Scenographer

About The Independents

The Independents Group is a global community for industry leaders across luxury and lifestyle, comprising Atelier ATHEM, Atelier LUM, BUREAU BÉATRICE, Bureau Betak & Bureau Future, CTZAR, INCA Productions, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, k2, Lefty, Prodject, Sunshine and The Qode.

Providing clients with end-to-end solutions to become key culture brands, the group aligns a global perspective with on-the-ground, local insights. As such, the collective is powerfully positioned to offer streamlined strategy, creative services, talent partnerships, influencer marketing, communications and bespoke experiences for leading brands across key markets, by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah.

Since June 2023, The Independents Group is backed by Banijay Group and Towerbrook Capital Partners.

About k2

k2 is a luxury event production agency. Founded in 2002 in Asia, the agency has offices in China, Japan, Korea, France, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. It offers unique events including shows, exhibitions, pop-ups, product launches, and immersive brand experiences.

At k2, we leverage culture and insights to bring brands to life in the right contexts. We create and produce compelling experiences for luxury clients of all kinds. With its multiple offices, k2 is uniquely positioned to offer a global approach to managing brand experiential strategies, from the concept stage to the detailed execution phase.

About The Position

As part of the growing in-house creative team, managed by the Creative Director and the Head of Europe, the architectural designer / scenographer is responsible for the creative development of new events and scenographic projects.

He/She follows their deployment in the production phase with the project management teams and suppliers, to ensure the correct realisation of all aspects of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and study client briefs and set out a creative framework within the deadlines
• Do creative research in images, references, materials, and construction methods
• Carry out functional architectural studies based on the initial briefs
• Provide 2D drawings, 3D models, renderings and visualizations to illustrate different ideas
• Propose ideas within budget and technical constraints and do adaptations if necessary
• Work on client presentations (page settings & oral presentation)
• Work in collaboration with the project management team during the pre-production phase and on site
• Ensure the design is followed and respected throughout the production phase
• Collaborate with external consultants (3D artists, light designers, sound designers, digital artists, suppliers, etc) as required to support timely delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related fields
• 3 to 5 years relevant and trackable experience working within the Event Design field
• Strong verbal communication and graphic presentation skills
• An eye for detail and passion for the Arts / Interiors / Architecture and Design
• Proactive and highly organized
• Able to work independently, but also collaboratively within the team
• Able to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Strong 2D drawing skills (Vectorworks/Autocad)
• Strong 3D drawing and visualization skills (Sketchup / Rhinoceros and 3D rendering programs: Vray/ Enscape/ Keyshot/ C4D or similar)
• Hand drawing skills is a plus
• French and English written and spoken

Permanent position located in our Paris office (8th).

At k2, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

k2 embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. k2 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!