Manager of Event Design

About the role

Event Design creates special events and meetings at the scale of Las Vegas by collaborating with executive, operations, marketing, and sales teams. The Manager of Event Design is responsible for planning and executing events on brand and elevating them to include a Vegas “WOW” factor at or under the department budget.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistency and visibility of the Las Vegas brands at events.
• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and suppliers to create on-brand sales platforms.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously and all logistics, including project management, timelines, creative concepts, contract negotiation, and all financial administrative elements (budgeting, audiovisual, food and beverage, venue selection, transportation, etc.).
• Serve as the liaison between various parties to lead event creation and set event expectations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients, mission partners, and LVCVA ambassadors by fostering an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts, including collaboration with the LVCVA Ad agency for graphics, tradeshow booths, invitations, etc.
• Leverage sponsorship opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct pre-meeting and post-event surveys and evaluations to measure departmental and event metrics.
• Attend events for onsite management, when appropriate, to ensure successful real-time execution.
• Direct supplier and mission partner teams to actualize the event vision.
• Act as a destination expert and knowledge resource by staying highly visible in the local market, maintaining close contact with mission partners, and staying updated on event planning trends.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably in destination marketing, the resort industry, or special events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and other departments.
• Strong time management with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with above-average written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors, management, and other ambassadors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being detail-oriented.
• Experience working with a wide variety of internal and external clients and outside suppliers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with graphics is a plus.
• Must be able to travel and work outside regular business hours when required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.