Designer

Destination Concepts Inc•Aventura, FL

About The Position

DCi is seeking a Designer to help us create unforgettable, brand-driven experiences. From local to global, personal to public, trendy to timeless; we design events that deliver impact and elevate brands. As part of our team, you’ll turn ideas into dynamic experiences through creativity and collaboration. At DCi, you’ll find a supportive, team-oriented environment with approachable leadership and a culture that values innovation plus a dog-friendly office that makes work a little more fun! Primary Objectives of Position: The Designer’s focus is to keep DCI on the cutting edge of design making DCI the most creative DMC and building upon its industry reputation for outstanding design, far beyond any competitors. The position is responsible for creating and producing event design for the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in related field such as the DMC or event planning industries
2+ years related experience in DMC, hotels, event planning or within related creative industry
Creative thinker, with an innate creative thought process
Strong communication, presentation and customer service skills
Effective time management
Works well under pressure and meets all deadlines
Must be able to effectively multitask, have very strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and possess a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to interface effectively with personnel critical to ensure the efficient development of a proposal, which meets the clients’ specifications
Ability to prioritize workload
Flexibility and Teamwork a must
Motivated and forward thinking
Ability to cultivate relationships with various levels of employees, vendors and clients

Responsibilities

Creatively design, price and create décor-related proposals
Continuously be on the cutting edge of design always incorporating fresh and new ideas into proposals, simultaneously sharing with other company team members
Responsible for the creation of, redesign, revisions or additions of events/proposals taking into account all design aspects as well as big picture
Collaborate with team member to offer expertise of design and creativity
Décor including but not limited to: Linens, florals, chairs, lounge furniture, etc
Lighting
Big picture: ensuring the event is cohesive as it relates to the overall program & budget.
Ability to diagram event layouts
Production elements, entertainment, staging, etc
Redirect clients with creative solutions for lower cost alternatives when necessary to achieve the proposed look or provide new look altogether, meeting the client’s budget by utilizing dollars in an impactful way
Continuously looking for ways to increase revenue, up selling when possible
Complete working knowledge of strategic design partner inventory items, working with Studio & Inventory partner as needed
Profitability: must understand and manage profitability of the décor aspect of the program & how it relates to the full event during proposal stage of program
Pre-site any venues or hotels as needed for décor-driven events
On Site Designer at client presentations with Account Executive when requested/needed, providing the client with the creative vision of the overall event look(s)
Coordinate and execute décor site setups as needed/requested by Account Executives
On Site Designer at events to assist the Account Manager when needed/requested, ensuring delivery of sold overall event look, feel and vision is accomplished
Establish new and maintain great partnership/relationships with all vendors.
Actively seek out new vendors and discuss with current partners, new, creative, cutting-edge products, including, but not limited to, linens, rentals, floral, staging, lighting, props, etc
Obtain décor vendor pricing for Orange County, San Diego, Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and additional locations as needed
Negotiating best prices/inclusions to keep offerings fresh and different from competitors
Maintain and currently update costing for décor-related vendors in all cities we service
Obtain, when possible, volume discounts with décor-related vendors
Create and maintain Style Sheet Library which includes themed style sheets and new theme ideas. Send out new style sheets monthly, company wide