Team Lead – Production Design

Web Summit

. Own the design side of built spaces across Web Summit Lisbon, Qatar, Rio and Vancouver, including lounges, partner booths, media and creator spaces, studios, press backdrops and broadcast sets.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing physical spaces for live events, exhibitions, and studios, with proficiency in Adobe Suite and 3D/CAD tools. Capable of leading design teams, managing projects, and effectively communicating with stakeholders while maintaining brand consistency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Space Design For Live EventsAdobe Suite Proficiency3D And CAD Tools ExpertiseProject Management SkillsFluency In Portuguese And English

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Hard Skills

Space DesignDrawing ProductionSpecification DevelopmentEvent Layout PlanningBudget Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder PresentationTeam MentoringConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools3D Modeling SoftwareCAD Software

Industry Keywords

Live EventsExhibitionsBroadcast Set DesignSupplier Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design side of built spaces across Web Summit Lisbon, Qatar, Rio and Vancouver, including lounges, partner booths, media and creator spaces, studios, press backdrops and broadcast sets.
Take spaces from brief to concept to renders, drawings and material direction, then work with production, procurement and suppliers to ensure the build matches the design.
Set priorities, allocate work, review output and mentor a small design team; own the quality bar for team deliverables.
Partner with event producers and production teams, flagging when layout, budget or timing changes make designs out of date.
Present designs to senior stakeholders and partners, incorporate feedback, and decide what to change or retain.
Maintain consistency with Web Summit’s brand and each event’s creative direction in three-dimensional environments.
Work with the Creative PM to track workload, estimates and team capacity, raising issues before they affect deadlines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record designing physical spaces for live events, exhibitions or similar, from concept through to build.
Expert in the Adobe Suite plus 3D and CAD tools used for spaces and renders.
Can produce drawings and specifications that suppliers can build from.
Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and handling competing opinions.
Has led or informally guided other designers, or is ready to.
Comfortable with project management tools and working to fixed event deadlines.
Experience with broadcast or studio set design.
Experience working with builders and suppliers across countries.
Fluency in Portuguese and English is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
Employer pension contribution up to 6% for Irish-based employees
A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
Company MacBook, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year