EVENT DESIGNER AND PRODUCER - DENVER, CO

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

FSAs

Job summary

Catering By Design, a division of Compass Group USA, in Denver, seeks an experienced Event Designer & Producer to translate client concepts into executable designs and oversee décor production from concept through completion.

You will partner with Sales, Creative, Floral, Culinary, and Operations to develop mood boards, rental concepts, and production plans, then manage onsite to ensure the vision is realized on budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event design, event production, experiential events, hospitality, décor, rentals, or related field.
• Strong understanding of both creative and logistical components of event production.
• Experience creating mood boards, event design presentations, or similar visual concepts.
• Strong visual design skills with understanding of color, scale, texture, space planning, and styling.
• Experience with rental furniture, floral design, tabletop, décor, or event installations preferred.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Canva and event management or rental software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts based on client goals, venue, budget, and aesthetic.
• Create mood boards, design decks, and visual presentations for concepts.
• Develop custom station and buffet concepts and select décor and styling elements.
• Coordinate with florists for floral direction and cohesive styling plans.
• Lead production plans, rental requirements, staffing, timelines, and onsite logistics.
• Oversee onsite décor installations and direct event staff to ensure design accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Floral and Culinary teams to ensure feasibility and pricing.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and production reviews as needed.

Skills

Event design

Event production

Project management

Communication

Visual design

Tools

Canva

Event management software

Job description

Position Title:EVENT DESIGNER AND PRODUCER - DENVER, CO

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus

CONSTANTLY CREATIVE. EXPERIENCES REIMAGINED.

As Denver’s premier catering and event design company, Catering by Design is internationally recognized for our innovation, service, and results. With nearly 30 years in business, we’ve become known for crafting extraordinary menus, breathtaking décor, and unforgettable experiences that set the standard for Colorado’s most remarkable events. Our award-winning team brings creativity, professionalism, and passion to every event—from intimate gatherings and corporate functions to large-scale celebrations in Denver, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, and beyond.

Exceptional Experiences. Enlightened Décor. Passionate People. Inspired Results.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the legacy of our company. We believe the next big idea can come from anyone, and we cultivate talent, expertise, and vision that continually push the industry forward. Designing and catering magnificent events isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.

Job Summary

Position Overview:

The Event Designer & Producer is responsible for translating client and sales concepts into thoughtful, executable event designs and overseeing the production of décor events from concept through completion. This role works closely with the Sales, Creative, Floral, Culinary, and Operations teams to develop mood boards, custom station concepts, floral direction, rental selections, and overall event styling. Once a design is approved, the Event Designer & Producer is responsible for coordinating the details required to successfully produce the event, ensuring the creative vision is operationally sound and executed to company standards. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing a design concept, sourcing the right rental pieces, coordinating with florists and vendors, building production plans, and being onsite to make sure everything comes together.

Key Responsibilities

Event Design & Creative Development

• Develop creative concepts based on client goals, event scope, venue, budget, and overall aesthetic.
• Create mood boards, design decks, and visual presentations that clearly communicate event concepts.
• Develop custom station and buffet concepts
• Select furniture, rentals, tabletop pieces, décor, and styling elements, for each event.
• Coordinate with florists to establish floral direction.
• Develop cohesive styling plans for bars, food stations, buffets, lounges, guest tables, and other event spaces.
• Source décor, materials, and specialty rentals, when existing inventory does not meet the needs of the design.
• Ensure proposed designs are realistic within the client’s budget, venue requirements, available inventory, staffing needs, and production capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of current event, hospitality, floral, rental, and design trends while ensuring concepts remain appropriate for the client and event.
• Develop custom food station and buffet concepts that complement the menu and overall event aesthetic.

Event Production and Onsite Event Execution

• Serve as the primary production lead for assigned décor events once the event moves from design into execution.
• Create and maintain production plans, including rental requirements, staffing needs, installation details, vendor coordination, timelines, and onsite logistics.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams regarding inventory pulls, packing, loading, transportation, installation, and return.
• Manage changes to event scope and communicate impacts to the appropriate internal teams.
• Lead or support onsite décor installations for assigned events.
• Direct event staff and installation teams to ensure efficient setup and adherence to the approved design.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Floral and Culinary departments to ensure creative ideas presented to clients are achievable, appropriately priced, and operationally realistic.
• Communicate changes, challenges, and production needs proactively across departments.
• Participate in creative meetings, event reviews, site visits, mockups, and production meetings as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event design, event production, experiential events, hospitality, décor, rentals, or a related field, with at least 5 years of cumulative experience.
• Strong understanding of both the creative and logistical components of event production.
• Experience creating mood boards, event design presentations, or similar visual concepts.
• Strong visual design skills with an understanding of color, scale, texture, space planning, and event styling.
• Experience working with rental furniture, floral design, tabletop, décor, or event installations strongly preferred.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Canva and event management or rental software preferred.

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event needs, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel locally to venues, site visits, installations, and events.
• Comfortable working in warehouse, venue, and active event environments.
• Ability to stand and work onsite for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move décor and event materials as required.

Catering By Design is a division of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Catering By Design are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Catering By Design maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.