EVENT DESIGNER AND PRODUCER - DENVER, CO

Compass Group•Denver, CO

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Denver’s premier catering and event design company, Catering by Design is internationally recognized for its innovation, service, and results. With nearly 30 years in business, they have become known for crafting extraordinary menus, breathtaking décor, and unforgettable experiences that set the standard for Colorado’s most remarkable events. Their award-winning team brings creativity, professionalism, and passion to every event—from intimate gatherings and corporate functions to large-scale celebrations in Denver, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs, and beyond. Every member of their team plays a vital role in shaping the legacy of the company. They believe the next big idea can come from anyone, and they cultivate talent, expertise, and vision that continually push the industry forward. Designing and catering magnificent events isn’t just what they do—it’s who they are.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in event design, event production, experiential events, hospitality, décor, rentals, or a related field, with at least 5 years of cumulative experience.
Strong understanding of both the creative and logistical components of event production.
Experience creating mood boards, event design presentations, or similar visual concepts.
Strong visual design skills with an understanding of color, scale, texture, space planning, and event styling.
Experience working with rental furniture, floral design, tabletop, décor, or event installations strongly preferred.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event needs, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel locally to venues, site visits, installations, and events.
Comfortable working in warehouse, venue, and active event environments.
Ability to stand and work onsite for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move décor and event materials as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva and event management or rental software preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts based on client goals, event scope, venue, budget, and overall aesthetic.
Create mood boards, design decks, and visual presentations that clearly communicate event concepts.
Develop custom station and buffet concepts.
Select furniture, rentals, tabletop pieces, décor, and styling elements, for each event.
Coordinate with florists to establish floral direction.
Develop cohesive styling plans for bars, food stations, buffets, lounges, guest tables, and other event spaces.
Source décor, materials, and specialty rentals, when existing inventory does not meet the needs of the design.
Ensure proposed designs are realistic within the client's budget, venue requirements, available inventory, staffing needs, and production capabilities.
Maintain awareness of current event, hospitality, floral, rental, and design trends while ensuring concepts remain appropriate for the client and event.
Develop custom food station and buffet concepts that complement the menu and overall event aesthetic.
Serve as the primary production lead for assigned décor events once the event moves from design into execution.
Create and maintain production plans, including rental requirements, staffing needs, installation details, vendor coordination, timelines, and onsite logistics.
Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams regarding inventory pulls, packing, loading, transportation, installation, and return.
Manage changes to event scope and communicate impacts to the appropriate internal teams.
Lead or support onsite décor installations for assigned events.
Direct event staff and installation teams to ensure efficient setup and adherence to the approved design.
Work closely with Sales, Floral and Culinary departments to ensure creative ideas presented to clients are achievable, appropriately priced, and operationally realistic.
Communicate changes, challenges, and production needs proactively across departments.
Participate in creative meetings, event reviews, site visits, mockups, and production meetings as needed.