Lead Designer

On The Marc Events•Norwalk, CT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

ONTHEMARC is seeking an Lead Designer to elevate the visual experience of our events and bring consistency, creativity, and operational rigor to how our brand shows up in the real world. This role sits on the marketing team and reports to the Director of Marketing, working collaboratively with our Brand & Content Coordinator and partnering closely with production to develop repeatable design standards, manage decor and rental assets, and ensure our visual presentation is strong from the first site tour to the final guest arrival. This is a hands-on role for someone who can design, organize, and execute. You will own key systems behind our design offering (templates, inventories, standards) and also be present onsite to make sure what was promised is what gets delivered.

Requirements

5+ years of event design experience, ideally within hospitality, events, or related industries.
Portfolio required (event design, styling, stations/displays, decor concepts, and onsite execution photos preferred)
Experience managing decor assets, rentals, or inventory (formal system experience preferred)
Strong visual styling skills with an understanding of how design functions in a live guest environment
Comfortable working onsite, including nights/weekends as required by event schedules
Proficiency with design and organization tools (Canva, Google Suite)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain templated, scalable styling standards for food station decor, displays, and rental pairings
Create “design kits” or packaged looks by event style, season, venue, and service format
Document standards via lookbooks, reference sheets, photo libraries, and internal guides
Own organization and maintenance of all decor assets used across events and venue touchpoints
Track inventory levels, quantities, condition, and usage history; recommend replenishment or retirement
Implement an inventory system that is clear, accurate, and operationally usable by multiple teams
Pull & pack decor totes for every event, ensuring items are aligned with the event style and approved design plan
Coordinate pulling, staging, and returns as needed, in partnership with operations
Oversee and assist with onsite decor setup, styling, and final presentation for events
Collaborate with culinary/operations teams to ensure station styling supports the flow and guest experience
Troubleshoot design or inventory issues quickly and calmly on event days
Maintain brand-level polish in signage, displays, and overall visual consistency onsite
Manage the visual presentation across customer-facing moments, including venue site tours and tastings
Ensure venue touchpoints are styled, photo-ready, and aligned with ONTHEMARC’s brand standards
Align with the Director of Marketing and the sales team on conversion-focused design goals (what prospects should see, feel, and remember), then implement and maintain those standards
Partner with the Brand & Content Coordinator to design and execute promotional events (showcases, tastings, partner activations), ensuring each moment is visually intentional and brand-forward
Support events requiring custom design by developing tailored visual concepts and styling plans that align with the client’s goals and the ONTHEMARC aesthetic
Coordinate decor and rental selection for custom builds, including pulling/staging items, identifying gaps, and recommending supplemental rentals or purchases when needed
Oversee onsite setup and final styling for promotional and custom-design events to ensure the finished look matches the approved concept and photographs well for marketing use