Senior Event Designer - Bold Catering & Events

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR EVENT DESIGNER - Bold Design Atlanta, GA

Bold Design is seeking a Senior Event Designer with an exceptional creative sensibility, a sophisticated understanding of event design, and a demonstrated history of bringing ambitious concepts to life.

This opportunity is designed for an established creative professional who brings both artistic vision and the experience to execute it. The ideal candidate has a distinctive design perspective, an impressive portfolio of high-end events, and the confidence to guide discerning clients through a thoughtful, collaborative creative process.

As part of a full-service design and production house, you will have the opportunity to develop extraordinary experiences supported by the resources, expertise, and production capabilities to realize your vision. We value originality, meticulous attention to detail, meaningful client relationships, and the pursuit of exceptional work.

Compensation: Starting salary based on experience. Event Designers typically transition to a commission plan after 1 year.

As a Senior Event Designer, you will lead the creative development and execution of sophisticated social, corporate, and experiential events. Serving as both a creative visionary and trusted client advisor, you will shape the aesthetic direction of each project while balancing design ambition, financial considerations, and production realities.

This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role for a seasoned professional who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a dynamic creative environment, and understands that exceptional design is realized through equally exceptional execution.

Creative Direction & Design Excellence

• Lead the creative vision for high-end events, developing original concepts that reflect each client's objectives, aesthetic preferences, and desired experience.

• Translate inspiration into compelling design presentations, cohesive visual narratives, and detailed creative proposals.

• Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of spatial design, florals, furnishings, lighting, textiles, color, and materials to create layered, immersive environments.

• Maintain creative integrity throughout the design process, ensuring every element contributes to a cohesive and elevated final experience.

• Consistently meet or exceed individual sales and production goals, contributing to Bold Design's overall revenue growth and profitability.

• Develop accurate, competitive proposals and event budgets that balance creative vision, client expectations, and financial objectives.

• Take ownership of event financial performance, proactively managing design costs, labor, materials, and production expenses to protect profitability.

• Monitor budgets throughout the design and production process, identifying potential cost overruns and implementing solutions without compromising design integrity.

• Identify opportunities to maximize event revenue through thoughtful enhancements, strategic upselling, and expanded client relationships.

• Stay informed of industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging market opportunities to strengthen Bold Design's offerings and drive business growth.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Serve as a trusted creative partner to clients, providing thoughtful guidance, design expertise, and a highly personalized experience.

• Confidently present and articulate design concepts, investment considerations, and creative recommendations to discerning clientele.

• Cultivate lasting relationships with clients, planners, venues, and industry partners to generate repeat business and new opportunities.

• Contribute to Bold Design's continued growth and reputation within the luxury event and hospitality markets.

Production Collaboration & Execution

• Collaborate closely with internal production, floral, operations, and installation teams to translate creative concepts into executable plans.

• Balance artistic ambition with budgets, timelines, logistical requirements, and production capabilities without compromising the overall design intent.

• Provide creative leadership and on-site oversight during event installation, ensuring the final environment meets the highest standards of quality and presentation.

• Navigate complex projects and evolving client needs with sound judgment, adaptability, and professionalism.

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in event design, luxury event production, experiential design, or a closely related creative discipline.

• A distinguished portfolio demonstrating original creative direction, refined aesthetics, and successful execution of sophisticated, large-scale or high-investment events.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead the creative and client-facing aspects of complex projects from initial consultation through final execution.

• Strong understanding of event production, design materials, installation processes, and the practical considerations required to deliver ambitious creative concepts.

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage sophisticated clients and industry partners.

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience developing proposals, managing design budgets, and identifying opportunities for business growth.

• Established industry relationships and experience generating repeat or referral business are highly valued.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach paired with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and composure under pressure.

At Bold Design, creative vision is supported by the expertise and resources to bring it to life. Our work is rooted in thoughtful collaboration, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to the client experience.

We are seeking a designer who is as invested in the creative process as they are in the finished result—someone who brings an established perspective, inspires confidence, and takes pride in producing work that is both distinctive and impeccably executed.

If your portfolio reflects a commitment to exceptional design and you are ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, production-driven creative team, we welcome the opportunity to connect.