Responsibilities

• Bring a vision to life with creativity and meticulous detail, from concept through execution.
• Project Manage and produce large, medium and small-scale events: gala's, themed special events, product launches, activations, etc.
• Oversee complex, simultaneous events, delivering unforgettable moments and exceeding client expectations.
• Develop detailed floor plans and user experience presentations to pitch/share with clients.
• Design the full environment and experience of spaces in event venues, hotels, sporting, restaurants, etc., both domestic and international.
• Understand and interpret client requests while presenting innovative ideas and solutions to make the vision a reality.
• Work with the team to produce detailed project plans for events (e.g. timelines, budgets, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing).
• Work with a team to execute all aspects of the event, pre, during and post event.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of event design and production experience (concepts, creation, design and onsite execution).
• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Visual Arts, Communications, Hospitality, or a related creative field.
• An impressive portfolio that showcases events you have personally designed and produced.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; you can sell an idea with confidence and charm.
• Experience preparing detailed project plans.
• Ability to identify services required and assist the team in coordinating all vendors and contracts.
• Experience developing budgets, negotiating contracts, processing payments, and overseeing the billing process.
• Experience managing supplier partners and internal support teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of program specifications.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects, varying in scope and size.
• Well-organized, excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize workload.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and paid time off.
• Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep the creativity flowing (if located in the Costa Mesa office).
• Free Lunch Fridays to kick off the weekend right (if located in the Costa Mesa office).
• Regular team activities and outings.
• Company-provided cell phone.
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave