LEO Events is hiring: Associate Event Designer in Brentwood

Description:

Job title: Associate Event Designer

Department: Creative

Location: Nashville or Chattanooga, TN

Reports to: Event Designer

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Mgmt Level: 2.5

Onsite Level: 4

Position Summary:

The Associate Event Designer is responsible for supporting the design and execution of events

by assisting in the development, implementation, and overall aesthetic of the event environment.

Working alongside multiple teams, this position contributes to creating a seamless attendee

journey and supporting the design of event décor, activations, and overall event themes. This

role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to execute design

concepts in line with client expectations and budgets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist creative, event operations, and meeting services teams by supporting the

• execution of event designs, focusing on the look, feel, and flow of the event.

• Assist in the overall creative event design and vision on projects for client deliverables:

o Develop, communicate, and present ideas (verbally and written) in a way that

inspires, excites, and sells concepts

o Understand client brand, vision, and culture

o Ability to convey overall theming and storytelling for the attendee journey in a

concise way

• Collaborate with other designers and account executives to help bring creative concepts

to life.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute design ideas, ensuring they align

with client visions and event goals.

• Assist with proposals and presentations, including supporting the creation of decks in

PowerPoint/Keynote/PDF to communicate concepts and ideas clearly.

• Assist in creating event designs, floor plans, and visuals that match client requirements

and event specifications.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure design

elements are executed on time and within budget.

• Support the tracking of design material inventory and assist in sourcing materials as

needed.

• Assist with the creation of event renderings and layouts, following design specifications

and guidelines.

• Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of design, ensuring projects meet client needs

while staying within the allocated budget.

• Stay current on industry trends, design techniques, and production products to contribute

fresh ideas to the design process.

• Help coordinate with vendors, rental companies, and other event partners to ensure that

design elements are sourced and executed appropriately.

• Support senior team members in on-site event coordination and execution as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a design-related field, or

equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience in event design or related fields, such as corporate meetings,

activations, tradeshows, and special events.

• Portfolio of successfully designed events, such as corporate meetings, tradeshows,

festivals, activations, and/or parties

• Strong ability to collaborate and contribute to team efforts, while also showing initiative

and creativity.

Competencies:

• Creative and proactive, with a strong ability to support design creation and

implementation.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively

with team members and clients.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, all while possessing excellent timemanagement

skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and basic knowledge of design software like

Adobe Creative Suite and CAD tools is a plus.

• A good understanding of scale in an environmental space

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the event

design field.

• Strong ability to handle issues proactively – ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and

give a solution.

• Ability to travel occasionally and work evenings/weekends when necessary.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

Employee required to spend a portion of time in a seated position looking at a computer

screen. Employee required to do some standing and walking. Employee will be in a welllighted,

heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Company Summary:

LEO Events is a woman-owned, owner-operated, award-winning, diverse supplier of the most

meaningful and memorable events. Founded in 2012, LEO has consistently showcased fresh and

fearless creativity, inventive tactics, and an exceptionally collaborative approach to event design

and production. Our increasingly diverse staff of 100+ full-time employees is distributed

nationwide with main offices in Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The biggest brands in business trust us — over and over, year after year — to deliver their most

critical messages on the most important occasions. These long-standing client relationships are

the truest testament to the quality of our work.

We stay active in our communities and strive to make positive contributions everywhere we go.

We prioritize diversity in our offices, on our stages, and in our supplier relationships, and we

believe representing the world more fully paves the way for better work and a better future.

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