Access Creative Manager at Access responsible for developing innovative event concepts and designs for corporate events in the Southeast region. Collaborate with Sales and Creative teams to deliver engaging guest experiences.
Responsibilities
Develop creative concepts, themes, and event designs that align with client objectives, audience expectations, and destination opportunities.
Design engaging guest environments, including event layouts, lounges, tablescapes, entry experiences, and custom décor elements.
Lead creative ideation and storytelling for proposals and client presentations, using mood boards, imagery, and visual concepts to bring ideas to life.
Partner with Sales teams to develop compelling, strategic proposals that differentiate Access and support business development.
Source and recommend entertainment, interactive activations, specialty experiences, and other creative elements that enhance the guest experience.
Develop thoughtful transportation and guest flow concepts that support seamless arrivals, departures, and overall program experiences.
Build and maintain relationships with venues, décor providers, entertainment partners, and other creative vendors.
Develop creative pricing and recommendations that balance client expectations, budgets, profitability, and operational requirements.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Events, and Creative teams to ensure concepts are achievable and transition smoothly from proposal to execution.
Present creative concepts and recommendations to clients and internal partners with clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Stay informed on emerging event trends, experiential design concepts, and destination offerings to bring fresh ideas to clients.
Manage multiple creative projects and deadlines while maintaining Access's creative standards and attention to detail.
Qualification
3+ years in DMCKnowledge of decorComfortable discussing budgetsHighly organizedWe’re a women-ownedCULTURE & EXTRAS
Required
We know that there’s no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of “nice-to-haves”, but don’t let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Preferred
3+ years in DMC, corporate events, hospitality, or experiential design
Experience building event concepts before execution and presenting vision to clients
Knowledge of decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation for live events
Comfortable discussing budgets, pricing decisions, and creative trade-offs
Highly organized, collaborative, and calm under pressure
We’re a women-owned, award-winning destination management company with teams in cities coast to coast. For 50+ years, we’ve been producing high-impact events and experiences for global brands—and we’re just getting started.
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