This job is remote, but you must reside in either Chicago or Nashville as you will meet 1-2 times a month at a local co-working space with the team.
OVERVIEW
This award-winning Global Event Management company of 60 years seeks a high-performing, dynamic Creative Strategy and Event Design Manager who is a passionate designer, charismatic storyteller, and dream weaver. This role requires someone who is not only a visionary but also an engaged listener and a confident communicator. As a clever contributor and competitive collaborator, you’ll lead the development of innovative event concepts, ensuring each experience is both creative and strategically aligned with client goals.
When applying for this role, a sample of your work via a creative deck will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute creative strategies that align with client goals and brand objectives.
- Lead concept development and event design from ideation to execution, ensuring a cohesive narrative and attendee engagement.
- Proficient in creatively enhancing programs with a variety of standard services, including transportation, staffing, tours, and dine arounds
- Bring a refined sense of taste and style to event design, ensuring a polished and on-brand aesthetic.
- Participate in presentations, pitches, and client meetings, inspiring confidence in your creative ideas and ability to deliver on them
- Collaborate with internal and external teams, including designers, producers, and vendors, to deliver exceptional event experiences.
- Oversee vendor selection and management, project budgets, and timelines to ensure seamless execution.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, incorporating fresh ideas and innovations into event designs.
- Present concepts and strategies to clients and stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understand the competitive landscape
- Liaise with operation teams to ensure supplier service levels are met/exceeded
- Demonstrated track record of leading a team of designers with the ability to communicate design direction and deliver on deadlines clearly
Soft Skills Needed:
- Passionate about pushing creative ideas using the latest interactive technologies and software.
- A high emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain a sense of humor while working under tight timelines.
- Always searching for the coolest new solution or experience to share with clients.
- You are all about finding a great new supplier partner.
- Effectively prioritize, organize, and time-manage within large volumes of projects.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with destination management, agency, graphic design, corporate event design, catering, production, or related discipline
- Experience infusing creative touches to go the extra mile
- A strong portfolio that is reflective of your creative experience and style
- Outside-the-box thinking that pushes the creative boundaries
- Extensive and trusted supplier relationships
- Expert level skill in Canva, Adobe Creative suites, Social Tables & Microsoft Offices
- Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows your talent in creative design
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or Design
- Marketing experience
This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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