Senior Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager

Hosts Global; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid/remote work setting

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Hosts Global is seeking a Senior Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to join our growing team in Washington DC/Baltimore. You will partner with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to craft innovative event concepts that elevate attendee experiences and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are visually compelling and aligned with client goals while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-facing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in destination management, agency, corporate event design, wedding planning, catering, production, or 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.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Canva and Social Tables a plus.
• Understanding of event design principles such as color theory, space planning, and visual communication.
• Ability to enhance programs creatively with services such as transportation, staffing, tours, and dine-arounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales team across 13 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

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Storytelling / visual storytelling

Collaboration / cross-functional work

Tools

Canva

Social Tables

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAREERS

Senior Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager Washington DC

• Department(s): Creative Strategy & Event Design

About Hosts Global

Hosts Global is a strategic partner for meeting and event planners worldwide. We help planners deliver meaningful, memorable, and motivating group experiences across the globe. Known as trusted local experts, our destination management companies blend creativity, strategy, and flawless execution—bringing event design, production, and experiential storytelling together in powerful ways.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career supported by meaningful benefits, flexibility, and long-term growth. Our people-first culture empowers creativity, collaboration, and balance, because we believe exceptional events start with exceptional teams.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to design a wide range of high-impact events across the country
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, volunteer time, and sabbatical
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• A team that values fresh ideas, innovation, and individuality
• Career growth within a global organization
• Hybrid/ remote work setting

Senior Creative Strategy & Event Design ManagerJob Summary

Hosts Global is seeking a Senior Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to develop innovative event concepts that elevate the attendee experience in Washington DC/Baltimore. You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are both visually compelling and strategically aligned with client goals.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• A passionate and imaginative designer
• A charismatic storyteller who brings ideas to life
• An engaged listener and confident communicator
• A strategic thinker with strong creative instincts
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects

If You Love to:

• Create mood boards and visual storytelling decks
• Discover new restaurants, venues, and experiential trends
• Explore local culture and source unique experiences
• Build trusted supplier and vendor relationships
• Participate in energetic brainstorming sessions
• Experiment with interactive technologies and creative tools
• Push creative boundaries while staying detail-focused
• Thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

…this role is for you.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the Sales team across our 13 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

Minimum 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
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva and Social Tables a plus
• Understanding of event design principles such as color theory, space planning, and visual communication
• Ability to enhance programs creatively with services such as transportation, staffing, tours, and dine-arounds
• Proven ability to work under pressure with sound judgment and professionalism

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with a destination management company or agency
• Proficiency in Canva
• Strong, trusted supplier and vendor relationships
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and work styles
• A balance of creative vision and operational awareness