Job Description
Title: Creative Services Manager
Direct Report: VP of Creative Services
Overall Report: SVP of Global Sales, President
Location: Boston, MA
Company Description:
CSI DMC has been a leading destination management company located throughout the United States with global reach for over 38 years. We are at the forefront of the hospitality industry planning high-touch events for major corporations and third-party travel companies. We provide the highest level of client service, industry knowledge, logistical expertise, and creative input to drive great experiences, large and small, that are memorable and well planned.
Position Description:
The CSI DMC Creative Services Manager is an experienced Event Designer. This person is an exceptional writer and a creative thinker. The Creative Services Manager is directly responsible for creating proposals, presentations & collateral, contributing concepts that build business, and demonstrating a passion for exceptional experiences, in all they develop. This position is on the Creative Services team and will design events in the Boston, MA area and nationwide.
Core Responsibilities:
- Required to live in the Boston, MA Area.
- Creative storytelling of the full guest experience throughout the whole Event theme from decor, entertainment, interactive elements, food and beverage, etc.
- Design Corporate Event elements within provided budgets and deadlines while researching supplier availability and collaborating with Account Executives to manage negotiations with suppliers.
- Design, diagram, manage and oversee Event Design elements for initial proposal process through program turnover.
- Design storyboards to be included with written description to further enhance and convey the ideas.
- Development, Writing, and Design of Client Proposals.
- Create and utilize pre-written descriptions for proposal options such as Tours, Restaurants, Venues, Concepts, etc. always ensuring that verbiage is tailored to the event/client of specific client.
- Reaching out to new vendors who are discovered through networking events, colleagues, industry publications, competitors, etc.
- Attend networking events as schedule/deadlines allow.
- Additional administrative duties related to CSI DMC creative needs.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 4-6 years demonstrated progressive responsibility.
- A highly organized approach to work schedules & setting priorities, a high attention to detail, and a professional manner.
- The ability to convey/capture a message with imagery by selecting the perfect picture, graphic, look, etc.
- Knowledge of the local market and surrounding areas
- An impressive talent in descriptive writing with the ability to be communicative, clear, creative, and tell the story.
- Strong editorial skills
- A creative mindset, always thinking outside the box, a lets make this work attitude.
- A desire to build upon existing knowledge to develop a creative portfolio of resources.
- Comfortable to take initiative and propose ideas.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Knowledge and/or the desire to learn about the Events Industry and Destination Management Companies, and their services.
Benefits Include:
- Base salary compensation
- Bonus/Incentive based on performance
- Company provided Computer and Cell Phone
- Health, Dental and Vision Plan paid by employee with a contribution from Employer.
- Employer paid Life Insurance, AD&D, STI and LTI
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Volunteer time
Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States without Visa support
Please Note: This job description is intended as a general summary of the position; however, the individual will be expected to perform any functions or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. The functions and responsibilities of the position may change over time, in special circumstances, or on an individual basis. This job description is not intended to limit or otherwise affect the work to be performed or assigned.
CSI DMC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enriches our organization and drives innovation. We are committed to equity and fairness in hiring, promotion, and professional development opportunities.