Insomniac Clubs - Graphic Designer

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Are you a design powerhouse with an ear for rhythm and an eye for bold, high-impact visuals? We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Creative Team, working directly under our Art Director to help define and drive the visual identity of one of the most exciting brands in dance music. From electrifying festival visuals and merch to digital campaigns that break the feed, you'll help shape how our brand looks, feels, and moves across every platform.

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Throughout our 30-year history, Insomniac has produced festivals, concerts and club nights for millions of attendees across the nation. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. Insomniac’s Clubs Division is focused on creating a first class experience for our Headliners. Our expanding roster of club partners includes some of the world’s top venues, delivering performances from globally renowned DJs backed by top-notch sound and visuals. The diverse calendar of events celebrates the electronic dance music community and culture, offering an endless range of experiences. Insomniac’s Clubs Division includes venues world renowned venues; Exchange LA, Academy LA, Avalon, Day Trip in the Park, Time Nightclub, Nova SD, Bloom, Church Nightclub and Club Vinyl.

The Role

As Graphic Designer, you'll bring concept-driven, culture-forward design to life across a wide range of creative touchpoints. Under the guidance of our Art Director, you'll collaborate with marketing, production, and talent teams to push boundaries and bring strong creative ideas into the spotlight.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level visual assets across digital, print, merchandise, stage visuals, and more.
• Work closely with the Art Director to translate creative concepts into design deliverables.
• Maintain brand consistency while bringing fresh, innovative design approaches.
• Support and review the work of junior designers and freelancers when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on event branding, artist campaigns, and social content.
• Stay current on design trends, visual culture, and what's happening in the global dance music scene.
• Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed
• All other projects and initiatives as identified

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional design experience (agency, entertainment, or music industry preferred).
• A sharp, polished portfolio that includes branding, event visuals, and digital content.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator — motion is a big plus).
• Deep understanding of visual hierarchy, color, typography, and layout.
• Passion for dance music, festival culture, and nightlife aesthetics.
• Comfort working under direction while owning and executing creative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with tight turnarounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion design or video editing (After Effects, Premiere)
• Merch design or creative direction experience
• Illustration, photography, or 3D experience
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS.

Work Environment

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments in dynamic work locations
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Salary Pay Range

$70,340.00 – $73,000.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world's largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.