Vegasmeansbusiness
Director of Event Design
Vegasmeansbusiness, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
The Role:
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
The Director of Event Design leads the Event Design team and creates special events and meetings at the scale of Las Vegas. This position is responsible for promoting the Las Vegas brand at all events in an “only Vegas” manner and enhancing efficiencies by promoting synergies and consolidating resources. This director is an expert in project management, creative concepts, timeline planning, food and beverage, budgeting, venue selection, contracting and group logistics.
What You’ll Accomplish:
Keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive.
Lead an Extraordinary Team:Motivate, encourage, and direct reports to achieve organizational goals and objectives.Set measurable goals, evaluate performance, and provide constant feedback for success.Assist with the identification, selection, training, and evaluation staff.
Creative Event Design Management:Deliver consistency and visibility of the Las Vegas brand at events.Direct event creation and cooperative efforts to set the event expectations.Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders, ad agencies, and suppliers to create on-brand sales platforms and leverage sponsorship opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.Oversee multiple events simultaneously and all logistics to include project management, timelines, creative concepts, contract negotiation, and all financial, administrative elements, including budgeting, audiovisual, food and beverage, venue selection, transportation, etc.Conduct pre-meeting and post-event meetings to measure departmental and event metrics.Onsite and Visible Event Management.Attend events for onsite management, when appropriate, to ensure successful real-time execution.Direct supplier and mission partner teams to actualize the event vision.Ensure exceptional customer service to all clients, mission partners and LVCVA ambassadors by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness.Be a destination expert and knowledge resource center by staying highly visible by maintaining close contact with mission partners, and knowledgeable of the local market and event planning trends.
Administrative Tasks:Responsible for the program budget for all department efforts.Review and approve contracts, giveaways, travel, expense accounts, and other financial and administrative documents.
What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality or a related field is preferred.Demonstrated success in a leadership role in event planning and execution, preferably in destination marketing, the resort industry, or special events.Ability to write reports, budgets, business correspondence, sales collateral, and procedure manuals.Ability to work collaboratively with team 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 communicate effectively 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.Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and 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.Must be able to work non-traditional office hours as needed.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the LVCVA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleconnect@lvcva.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
The Director of Event Design leads the Event Design team and creates special events and meetings at the scale of Las Vegas. This position is responsible for promoting the Las Vegas brand at all events in an “only Vegas” manner and enhancing efficiencies by promoting synergies and consolidating resources. This director is an expert in project management, creative concepts, timeline planning, food and beverage, budgeting, venue selection, contracting and group logistics.
What You’ll Accomplish:
Keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive.
Lead an Extraordinary Team:Motivate, encourage, and direct reports to achieve organizational goals and objectives.Set measurable goals, evaluate performance, and provide constant feedback for success.Assist with the identification, selection, training, and evaluation staff.
Creative Event Design Management:Deliver consistency and visibility of the Las Vegas brand at events.Direct event creation and cooperative efforts to set the event expectations.Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders, ad agencies, and suppliers to create on-brand sales platforms and leverage sponsorship opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.Oversee multiple events simultaneously and all logistics to include project management, timelines, creative concepts, contract negotiation, and all financial, administrative elements, including budgeting, audiovisual, food and beverage, venue selection, transportation, etc.Conduct pre-meeting and post-event meetings to measure departmental and event metrics.Onsite and Visible Event Management.Attend events for onsite management, when appropriate, to ensure successful real-time execution.Direct supplier and mission partner teams to actualize the event vision.Ensure exceptional customer service to all clients, mission partners and LVCVA ambassadors by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness.Be a destination expert and knowledge resource center by staying highly visible by maintaining close contact with mission partners, and knowledgeable of the local market and event planning trends.
Administrative Tasks:Responsible for the program budget for all department efforts.Review and approve contracts, giveaways, travel, expense accounts, and other financial and administrative documents.
What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality or a related field is preferred.Demonstrated success in a leadership role in event planning and execution, preferably in destination marketing, the resort industry, or special events.Ability to write reports, budgets, business correspondence, sales collateral, and procedure manuals.Ability to work collaboratively with team 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 communicate effectively 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.Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and 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.Must be able to work non-traditional office hours as needed.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the LVCVA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleconnect@lvcva.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr