Creative Strategy & Event Design Lead

Shannon Connex Recruiting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Shannon Connex Recruiting is helping a global destination management company find a Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to join their team in Las Vegas. You will partner with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to develop innovative event concepts that elevate attendee experiences.

You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are visually compelling and strategically aligned with client goals, while managing budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in destination management, agency, corporate event design, wedding planning, catering, production, or a related field
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating design style and conceptual thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing proposals from concept through delivery, including creative design and budget considerations
• Proficiency in Canva and Social Tables a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales team across our 12 owned office locations to understand client objectives, budgets, and brand vision
• Lead the proposal processing in developing creative and strategic event concepts that align with client goals and target audiences
• Manage the design process from ideation through final presentation, including mood boards, copywriting, renderings, presentations, and budgeting
• Present creative concepts confidently during pitches and client meetings
• Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Apply pricing strategies that balance creativity with budget
• Manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Partner with Operations teams to ensure supplier service levels meet or exceed expectations
• Lead creative projects, organize outreach, and oversee concept execution planning
• Maintain and update supplier, venue, and resource libraries
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, and pricing models
• Ensure the delivery of polished, error-free creative concepts

Skills

Creative portfolio

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Storytelling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Social Tables

Job description

Shannon Connex Recruiting is helping a global destination management company find a Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to join their team in Las Vegas. You will partner with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to develop innovative event concepts that elevate attendee experiences.

You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are visually compelling and strategically aligned with client goals, while managing budgets and timelines.