Creative Strategy & Event Design Manager

Overview Portfire is seeking a Creative Strategy and Event Design Manager to join our dynamic and growing team. You will contribute new and fresh ideas, enhance guest experiences, and elevate the creative process to exceed the expectations of the initial client brief and position Portfire as the ferociously creative leader in the destination management industry.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

About us

Portfire is a device used to ignite & light the fuse that sets off fireworks; we bring the WOW, the fun and color to meetings. Portfire Events is a strategic partner for meeting and event planners here in New England. We help visionary planners deliver meaningful, memorable, and motivating group experiences. Across our destinations, we are known as the local expert, weaving ferocious creativity and intention into every moment, from event design and production to team building programs and everything in-between. As a proud member of Hosts Global DMC, our services extend with experts serving our clients in over 250 destinations around the globe.

Location

Hiring full-time position in New England - Hybrid Remote. This position involves frequent travel to client and vendor meetings and events across New England. Applicants must be based in the New England area and able to commute to Boston, Southern Maine, and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of our brand and how to convey our voice and personality throughout pitches and proposals

Find the fun in solving design and experience challenges of all sizes that address project goals & requirements

Contribute to an innovative and creative environment

Collaborate with sales to deliver on overall client objectives with the goal of winning

Clearly communicate the reasoning behind design choices in a storytelling fashion

Ensure successful delivery of concepts, free of errors and inconsistencies

Contribute to various levels of pitch decks

Maintain and regularly update supplier and resource libraries for all services

Utilize and drive pricing strategies to deliver competitive pricing while maintaining creative edge

Bring passion to in-person pitches with compelling concepts and engaging style

Understand the competitive landscape and pricing models

Liaise with operations teams to ensure supplier service levels are met or exceeded

What We Need

Minimum of 3 years of experience with destination management, agency, graphic design, corporate event design, catering, production, or related discipline

Experience infusing creative touches to go the extra mile

Participate in presentations, pitches and client meetings, inspiring confidence in your creative ideas and ability to deliver on them

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to develop proposals from concept to client delivery

A strong portfolio reflective of your creative experience and style

Outside-the-box thinking that pushes creative boundaries

Essential Tasks

Develop a deep understanding of our brand and voice for pitches and proposals

Solve design and experience challenges to meet project goals

Contribute to an innovative and creative environment

Collaborate with sales to deliver on client objectives and win business

Communicate design decisions clearly in a storytelling format

Ensure concepts are delivered free of errors

Contribute to various pitch decks

Maintain supplier and resource libraries for all services

Apply pricing strategies to deliver competitive pricing while maintaining creative edge

Deliver engaging and compelling concepts in presentations

Understand competitive landscape and pricing models

Coordinate with operations to ensure service levels are met or exceeded

What’s Going to Put You Above the Rest

Destination management company experience

Agency experience

Extensive and trusted supplier relationships

Love of the game

Qualifications

Expert level skill in Canva, Social Tables & Microsoft Office

Strong conceptual and design skills with a robust portfolio

Proficiency in enhancing programs with a range of standard services, including transportation, staffing, tours and dine-arounds

Ability to work well under pressure, with good judgment and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated track record of clear design direction and meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or Design

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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