This is not a graphic design position. This is specifically an event designer role for the creative department within a destination management company. Event design experience is required.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Here is a fantastic opportunity to join the premier creative department within the number one Destination Management Company. As an Event Designer and Producer, you are a fearless creative professional who continually strives to over-deliver client expectations. You have a keen eye for design and a stylish flair when creating full-service event proposals, presenting, and/ or doing custom site visits for clients. You are a team player with experience in event planning and creative design, as well as the ability to perform effectively in a diverse environment, with clients as your top priority. You are self-motivated with an extreme attention to detail in written and oral communication. You are a career-minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment where excellence is the norm and who excels in business built on relationships. You will be required to be on site roughly 20% of the time for any programs that require
Knowledge of the Austin area resources (Props, Décor, production, linen, entertainment, etc.) and local geography, hotels and locations is a plus!
ABOUT THE CLIENT
This National Destination Management company has over 13 offices nationwide, over 250 employees, and growing. They are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what they love with a passion to please. They have over 57 industry awards for their hard work and strong values. Come be part of this award-winning and hard-working team where you create your own “work-life harmony” where “Integrity” leads the way as one of their six values.
WORK HOURS:
The position does not have a specific work hour requirement. Rather, the workload is tremendous, unpredictable, and seasonal. During our busy season, January through May, you would typically work a minimum of 50 hours a week, including some nights and weekends.
Skills / Qualifications
- 3 years of event planning/sales experience / Creative event design
- Creativity, self-motivation, attention to detail, precise oral and written communication, time management, collaboration, a polished demeanor, and resourcefulness.
- Knowledge of area resources (Props, Décor, Production, Linen, Rentals, Furniture, Entertainment, etc.) and local marketplace, hotels, and location knowledge is a plus!
- Ability to design, manage, and oversee special events, ensuring revenue, profitability, AND operational success. (Operations will manage, but you may be required at time to be on site to assist with your custom design or build)
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is a MUST.
- Supplier Negotiation
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Manage assigned design projects from inception through program operation (8-10 at a time)
- Develop event timeline and distribute to all participants
- Manage the event requirements: production, staging, sound, lights, A.V., décor, entertainment, linens, centerpieces, etc.
- Partner with Sales to establish and maintain successful customer relationships
- Coordinate and conduct creative site inspections that include live event design
- Research supplier availability and manage negotiations to ensure optimal cost advantage throughout program operation
- Recommend new and innovative ways to improve products and services
- Assist with streamlining processes and efficiencies
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, external suppliers, and industry partners
- Participate in industry affiliations and attend industry meetings
Compensation
Compensation is salary plus progressive commission/bonus structure
The company provides laptop, mileage reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, health benefits, and a 401K program. If you are looking for a unique and challenging position that will let you flex your creative muscles, send us your resume and creative deck today!
This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding 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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