Creative Manager, Experiential Events — Southeast

Access; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Access is seeking a Creative Manager for the Southeast to transform client objectives into immersive event concepts and experiences. You will lead ideation, design guest environments, and partner with Sales to craft compelling proposals that differentiate Access.

This role emphasizes live experiential design, budgeting, and collaboration across Creative and Events teams. You will manage multiple projects across Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach, delivering high-impact

Qualifications

• 3+ years in DMC, corporate events, hospitality, or experiential design.
• Experience building event concepts before execution and presenting vision to clients.
• Knowledge of decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation for live events.
• Comfortable discussing budgets, pricing decisions, and creative trade-offs.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, themes, and event designs aligned with client objectives.
• Design engaging guest environments, layouts, lounges, and decor elements.
• Lead ideation and storytelling for proposals and client presentations.
• Source entertainment and activations to enhance the guest experience.
• Coordinate transportation and guest flow concepts for smooth arrivals and departures.
• Collaborate with Sales, Events, and Creative teams to ensure feasibility and execution.

Skills

Experiential design

Event concepts

Budget awareness

Client presentations

Creative storytelling

Job description

Access is seeking a Creative Manager for the Southeast to transform client objectives into immersive event concepts and experiences. You will lead ideation, design guest environments, and partner with Sales to craft compelling proposals that differentiate Access.

This role emphasizes live experiential design, budgeting, and collaboration across Creative and Events teams. You will manage multiple projects across Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach, delivering high-impact