Overview
Event Project Manager – Décor & Design Focus. Mugwump Productions is seeking a Project Manager focusing on event décor and production. This role involves organizing event décor productions for high profile corporate events from initial design to event day, including client meetings to determine needs and budget, designing and building quotes, coordinating vendors and venues, overseeing loading of trucks, on-site management, and execution.
What is in it for you
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
- Starting at $50,000 + Bonus Plan
- Team focused culture
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our company
- Complementary tickets to events including the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Games, and Special events
Your responsibilities
Organizing event décor productions from initial design to event day, including meetings with clients to determine needs and budget, designing and building quotes, coordinating vendors and venues, overseeing loading of trucks, on-site management, set-up, and execution.Create floor plans, design stage sets, and coordinate with venue for internal and external planning.Conduct pre / post-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm relevant information.Guide pre-planning and client deadlines for seamless execution of event details.Work closely with technical, warehouse, marketing, sales, and project management teams.Collaborate with Production Manager to ensure adequate staff for set-up / strike of events.Participate in design reviews with internal staff, clients, and consultants.Oversee and assist with load-in and load-out for events.Be the onsite liaison for your client and technician team to maintain the highest level of customer service.Attend weekly meetings providing status reports on upcoming and previous events as required.Prepare and manage job costing to ensure cost-effectiveness.Your experience and skills
At least 3 to 5 years of project management experience in the event / hospitality industry.Creative and passionate about events.Overall knowledge of the event industry.Proficient in creating budgets and understanding of profit and loss statements.Advanced verbal and written communication skills.Previous management experience and innate leadership abilities.Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.Able to work in a high energy, high-pressure environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team player.Able to work weekends and evenings.Flex Software Program, or the ability to quickly learn new computer programs.Proficiency in general office equipment.Hospitality degree or experience is desirable.Your team and working environment
Mugwump Productions is based in Jacksonville, FL and has a second location in Daytona Beach, FL. Our corporate Jacksonville office is where you will spend office days planning and collaborating with the team in a newly built building conveniently located near the Town Center (off 295 & Beach Blvd.).
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Mugwump Productions?
We are far more than an event company. We are a community of passionate, creative people who love building and executing ideas from the ground up. Project Managers are a little bit like “adrenaline junkies” who feed off the energy of events. We have a strong culture, with many team members staying long-term, and we are excited to grow the team. We hope you will be a part of it!
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