Event Design Assistant:
The individual will be responsible for working with and for Senior Designers to design and execute events from simple set-ups and equipment rentals to elaborate weddings and high-end corporate events.
This is an entry-level position where the individual will first be trained as an assistant to the Senior Designers. When appropriate, the training will shift to independence in all aspects of event design. This includes décor and lighting, creating and designing an event, and developing a proposal. They will oversee implementation of the event from start to finish, which includes communicating event requirements with internal team members to being hands-on at an event location.
If you are a new graduate have a desire for a new career path focused on creativity, we welcome you to apply. We are willing to train the right individual.
Candidate Requirements:
-Creative in nature (either with photography, painting, scrapbooking, or crafting)
-Be willing to take direction and listen carefully
-Organizational skills
-Self-starter with a proactive approach
-Ability to work with little instruction or guidance
-Team player with a positive attitude
-Friendly and outgoing personality
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
-Adaptable to change
-Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
-Physically able to lift, pull, push items up to 50 lbs.
-Available to work evenings and weekends (not all)
-Computer skills (Microsoft Office, general email)
-Available for occasional travel
-Comfortable with driving or learning to drive a box truck (16’ or 26’)
Not required, but a plus:
-Sales experience
-Design experience
-Knowledge of technical theater
-AutoCAD knowledge
-Class E driver license
General Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Event Designers with:
-Event design and pricing
-Create client proposals
-Communicate with clients via phone calls, texts or in-person meetings
-Collaborate with internal team members regarding required items/custom build items
-Oversee event design from start to finish
-Travel to venues for site surveys, visits or client meetings
-Assist in on-site event set-up and take-down
-Assist operations team in preparing/pulling/loading items for events
-Participate in weekly team meetings
-Responsible for sending daily team reports via email
-Additional duties as assigned
Hiring Requirements:
-U.S. citizen or valid work authorization
-Valid driver license
-Full criminal background investigation performed
-Clean drug test results
-Must sign a non-compete agreement
-Must sign a photography release
Benefits:
-Health insurance
-Dental insurance
-PTO
-401k
Pay:
-Hourly position with overtime pay after 40 hours
-Pay rate based upon experience