Global Conference Branding & Experience Lead

Gartner, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in Irving, TX, seeks a strategic Event Branding lead to plan, develop and execute onsite branding and attendee experiences for global conferences and events. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure brand-aligned experiences from concept to onsite delivery.

You will manage budgets, collaborate with vendors, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements to scale events, while maintaining a client-focused and innovative approach to elevate the conference journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in events/branding.
• 5+ years in event management, branding or experiential marketing.
• Proven leadership of creative and operations teams.
• Strong program and project management skills across multiple conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end creative journey for external conferences, including branding and attendee experiences.
• Oversee planning, production, and onsite or virtual delivery of branding initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on event experience and engagement opportunities.
• Manage signage, environments, furniture, and experiential components with vendors.
• Develop and implement scalable operational processes and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners to ensure quality and brand alignment.
• Drive innovation to enhance attendee experiences and optimize planning.
• Manage budgets with forecasting, cost control, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with Conference Center of Excellence for integrated planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Mentoring

Budget management

Event operations

Branding strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Suite / G-Suite

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in Irving, TX, seeks a strategic Event Branding lead to plan, develop and execute onsite branding and attendee experiences for global conferences and events. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure brand-aligned experiences from concept to onsite delivery.

You will manage budgets, collaborate with vendors, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements to scale events, while maintaining a client-focused and innovative approach to elevate the conference journey.