Lead Event Designer: Creative, Client-Focused Experiences

Events to a T; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative team environment

Visually impactful events

Vendor collaboration opportunities

Growth within a full-service company

Job summary

Events to a T in Milwaukee is seeking a creative, detail-driven Event Designer to lead the design direction, planning, and execution of events from concept through final production. This role blends artistic and logistical strengths to balance design vision, client relationships, and financial performance.

You will lead the creative process, manage proposals and decks, coordinate with vendors, and ensure on-site execution that reflects our brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in event design, planning, or production, ideally in weddings, social, or design-forward events.
• Strong creative eye with the ability to translate vision into functional event environments.
• Confident leading clients, presentations, and vendor relationships.
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple event timelines simultaneously.
• Financially aware, with experience managing budgets and margins.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and working as part of a creative team.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and remains calm under event day pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative design, planning, and execution of approximately 15 events annually.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing communication from concept development through event day.
• Develop professional proposals, design decks, diagrams, and presentation materials aligned with brand standards.
• Manage event budgets and pricing to achieve established revenue and margin goals.
• Coordinate with internal production teams and external vendors to ensure seamless logistics and execution.
• Oversee onsite event execution, maintaining design integrity, client satisfaction, and brand standards.
• Supervise onsite staff and vendor teams, providing clear leadership and direction.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow company SOPs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Research and incorporate current design trends to enhance event creativity and brand positioning.

Skills

Event design

Budget management

Client relations

Leadership

Timeline management

Creativity

Team collaboration

Job description

Events to a T in Milwaukee is seeking a creative, detail-driven Event Designer to lead the design direction, planning, and execution of events from concept through final production. This role blends artistic and logistical strengths to balance design vision, client relationships, and financial performance.

You will lead the creative process, manage proposals and decks, coordinate with vendors, and ensure on-site execution that reflects our brand standards.