Strategic Event Design Manager

Shannon Connex Recruiting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive‑—

Generous paid time off

Volunteer time off & sabbatical

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Global Destination Management Company seeks a Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to partner with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to craft innovative event concepts that elevate attendee experiences. You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are visually compelling and align with client goals.

You will collaborate across teams, manage mood boards, renderings, and budgets, and present concepts with confidence 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 ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative portfolio

Excellent communication

Proposal development

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Canva

Social Tables

Job description

Global Destination Management Company seeks a Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager to partner with Sales, Operations, vendors, and clients to craft innovative event concepts that elevate attendee experiences. You will lead the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring designs are visually compelling and align with client goals.

You will collaborate across teams, manage mood boards, renderings, and budgets, and present concepts with confidence in a fast-paced, client-facing