Hybrid Conference Brand Experience Specialist

Gartner, Inc.; Old Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a branding and attendee experience professional to lead the creative journey for Gartner's global conferences and internal events.

You will oversee branding, environmental design, attendee engagement, and digital touchpoints across a mixed portfolio of in-person and virtual experiences. You will manage projects from concept to delivery, partnering with business units, conference teams, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, branding, conference planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing creative and operational event initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience managing external agencies, production partners, and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of event design, environmental branding, space planning, and attendee experience development.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and cost control.
• Client-focused and solution-oriented with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, and Slides.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed, approx 30% of the time domestically & globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branding and attendee experience initiatives across Gartner's internal and external conference portfolio.
• Manage conference and event projects from concept through execution for in-person and virtual formats.
• Plan, produce, and implement signage, branding elements, furniture, and experiential components with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate digital platforms and technology to create cohesive attendee journeys.
• Advise on event objectives and provide strategic recommendations to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Develop and implement operational processes and project management frameworks for consistency and scalability.
• Foster strong vendor relationships to deliver brand-aligned, high-quality solutions.
• Apply proactive, solutions-oriented thinking to improve conference experiences and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage budgets with forecasting, cost negotiations, risk identification, and scheduling.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders with clear timelines, briefs, and communication plans.
• Adapt global standards to regional needs for conferences.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PowerPoint

Excel

Sheets

Slides

Job description

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a branding and attendee experience professional to lead the creative journey for Gartner's global conferences and internal events.

You will oversee branding, environmental design, attendee engagement, and digital touchpoints across a mixed portfolio of in-person and virtual experiences. You will manage projects from concept to delivery, partnering with business units, conference teams, and external partners.