Bringing a brand to life. Implementing décor to seize the moment. Designing galas that trend on social media. This really is truly one of the most exciting jobs around!

We are Cornerstone, entering our fourth decade as a premiere live event production company. We’re seeking an experienced Environment Design Manager to amaze us with their talent and passion for creating immersive, transformative brand experiences – and to help us maintain and solidify our place as an industry design leader.

This is more than an opportunity to exercise your creative chops. You’ll shape, mentor, and direct a talented group of designers and decorators. Top candidates for this position will also be organized leaders, effective communicators, team players, and personalities that thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Got what it takes? We’re excited to hear from you, and to have you showcase your portfolio of previous work!

Responsibilities

Work closely with internal teams to translate ideas and objectives into captivating concepts, experiences, and environments—while adhering to brands, strategies, budgets, and other outlined parameters.
Develop mood boards and digital sketches to showcase concepts. Partner with 3D artists to translate concepts into digital representations and to develop build drawings/schematics.
Provide specs and material direction for environments, builds, florals, linens, etc. Source items, supply/manage budgets, and complete ordering processes. Execute concepts from pitch through completion of show.
Attend site visits to ensure understanding of facility spaces, capabilities, and/or restrictions. Take notes, photos/videos, etc. to aid in communicating details with your team and other internal stakeholders.
Be on show site to execute you and your team vision. Interface with internal stakeholders and client-side partners to ensure desired results are met.
Ensure you and your team stay current on event design/trends, industry materials/resources, vendor capabilities, etc.
Actively lead and contribute positively to brainstorms, reviews, strategy meetings, etc.
Maintain positive working relationships within all areas of the business, and with all external clients, vendors, and contractors.

Management Responsibilities

Lead, assist, mentor, and manage team—set expectations and hold team members accountable.
1. Develop/follow processes, represent team capabilities/bandwidth, establish/track timelines, etc.
2. Support and mentor team members to ensure success off and on-site. Provide learning opportunities for team to grow.
3. Ensure team deliverables are on-time, well designed, follow brand standards, meet objectives, and are executed according to plan. Ensure files and resources are properly organized and archived.
Coordinate and facilitate feedback and approvals with stakeholders internally and externally. Receive and convey direction well, and positively incorporate feedback.
Vet vendors/contractors, develop, and maintain strong working relationships. QC work, builds, prints, etc.
Manage budgets. Collect/negotiate pricing and ensure terms are within budget. Evaluate deliverables and invoices to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

BA/BFA in Interior Design, environmental design, hospitality management, or related discipline. Strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in interior design, event design, tradeshow design, styling, theatre/scenic design, etc.
6+ years professional design experience in interior design, event design, retail merchandising, theatre, or related field. (Past management experience is ideal.)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Keynote, and Microsoft Office programs.
Strong team player, with the ability to work independently, collectively, and lead teams. Detailed oriented/organized.
Excellent communication skills. Strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within tight time frames.
Ability to travel as needed to support assignments. Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Applicants must reside in Utah or being willing to relocate. (No relocation packages will be offered.)

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