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.
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 disciplineExperience infusing creative touches to go the extra mileParticipate in presentations, pitches and client meetings, inspiring confidence in your creative ideas and ability to deliver on themExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to develop proposals from concept to client deliveryA strong portfolio reflective of your creative experience and styleOutside-the-box thinking that pushes creative boundariesEssential Tasks
Develop a deep understanding of our brand and voice for pitches and proposalsSolve design and experience challenges to meet project goalsContribute to an innovative and creative environmentCollaborate with sales to deliver on client objectives and win businessCommunicate design decisions clearly in a storytelling formatEnsure concepts are delivered free of errorsContribute to various pitch decksMaintain supplier and resource libraries for all servicesApply pricing strategies to deliver competitive pricing while maintaining creative edgeDeliver engaging and compelling concepts in presentationsUnderstand competitive landscape and pricing modelsCoordinate with operations to ensure service levels are met or exceededWhat’s Going to Put You Above the Rest
Destination management company experienceAgency experienceExtensive and trusted supplier relationshipsLove of the gameQualifications
Expert level skill in Canva, Social Tables & Microsoft OfficeStrong conceptual and design skills with a robust portfolioProficiency in enhancing programs with a range of standard services, including transportation, staffing, tours and dine-aroundsAbility to work well under pressure, with good judgment and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated track record of clear design direction and meeting deadlinesEducation
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or DesignDisclaimer
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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