Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
safe work environment
Job Description
Kehoe Designs is a renowned design company based in Chicago, Illinois, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional event design services. Specializing in creative event decor and production, the company takes pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace where professionalism, dedication, and a shared passion for excellence drive the team. With a strong culture centered on improving communication and genuine care among employees, Kehoe Designs strives to be the best in its field by consistently prioritizing quality and client satisfaction. The company values creating an environment where each team member can contribute effectively and grow professionally, ensuring outstanding results... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-3 years of experience in event production or related field
- proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- strong organizational skills
- excellent communication skills
- ability to travel to client and venue locations
- ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- problem solving skills
- ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse individuals
- willingness to take ownership and follow up on tasks
- capacity to handle moderate noise and perform physical activity as job requires
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- hospitality emphasis preferred
- 2-3 years’ experience in event production particularly in a creative or event décor industry
- strong Microsoft Word, Excel computer skills
- familiarity with event planning software helpful
- ability to compute costs and analyze pricing and contract specifications
- strong project management skills and organization skills
- ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels
- excellent customer service skills including tact and diplomacy
- proven ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced setting
- demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
- effective problem solving and mediation skills
- outstanding interpersonal communications and conflict management skills
- excellent attention to detail, highly organized, with outstanding follow-up skills
Job Duties
- Collaborates with event producers and supports them with proposals, sourcing design inspiration for decks, floor plans, client consulting, and venue communication as well as acting as the liaison to all production departments
- responsible for creating and organizing all pullsheets and sub-rental orders
- coordinating and overseeing all venue information including load in/load out, scheduling, timelines, time management, and any special requirements
- supporting event producers with on-site walk-throughs, as well as day-of-event support when needed
- required to work evenings and weekends when needed
- responsible for scheduling meetings with event director, all production departments, samples and acting as the sales and production liaison
- executes the coordination of client meetings and appointments
- assists event producer in securing event contracts, as well as creating and managing payment schedules
- responsible for executing events independently including creating design proposals, design decks, walk-throughs, site visits, client meetings, and other duties approved by management
- prioritizes workloads of independent events and events with event producer
- may stand in and represent the event producers as needed at events
- develops and maintains cooperative work relationships with all internal departments and external clients
- may perform other duties as needed
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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