Event Planner - Décor & Design Focus

Mugwump Productions is a distinguished event production company based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a secondary office in Daytona Beach, Florida. Renowned for their commitment to innovative and memorable events, they cater primarily to high-profile corporate clients, creating unique and immersive experiences through expert event decor and design. Their Jacksonville corporate office is located conveniently near the Town Center, offering a modern workspace tailored to facilitate collaboration and creativity among their dedicated team. Mugwump Productions is recognized for fostering a team-focused culture with an emphasis on developing talent and providing growth opportunities within the company. They strongly uphold values around diversity and inclusion, working to recruit and promote a diverse range of talent to enrich their creative offerings and workplace environment.

The company is currently seeking a skilled Event Project Manager with a focus on decor and design to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $50,000 plus a bonus plan, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role. Additional benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and complimentary tickets to Jacksonville Icemen Hockey games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball games, and other special events.

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about event creation and management, eager to make long-lasting impressions on clients. The Event Project Manager will be responsible for organizing and managing event decor productions for high-profile corporate events from initial design phases through to execution on event day. This includes meeting with clients to assess their needs, designing and budgeting decor elements, building quotes, coordinating with vendors and venues, overseeing logistics such as loading trucks, and managing on-site setup and execution.

The successful candidate will create detailed floor plans and stage set designs, coordinate closely with venues for both internal and external planning purposes, and conduct pre- and post-conference meetings to ensure all client and team needs are clearly understood and met. Additionally, they will guide project timelines, ensuring critical deadlines are achieved for a seamless event experience. Collaboration is key in this role, requiring close work with technical, warehouse, marketing, sales, and production management teams, including ensuring adequate staffing for event setup and teardown.

This position involves participating in design reviews with internal staff, clients, and consultants, overseeing load-in and load-out for events, and serving as the onsite liaison to maintain a high level of customer service throughout the event. Regular status reports and job costing preparation are also essential components of the role to maintain cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

With an emphasis on creativity, leadership, and organizational skills, the Event Project Manager at Mugwump Productions plays a pivotal role in ensuring each event is flawlessly executed and exceeds client expectations. The company values professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The culture at Mugwump Productions is highlighted by long tenures of employees, some spanning over 25 years, proving a strong and supportive work atmosphere that empowers employees and inspires loyalty. Joining Mugwump means becoming part of a passionate, innovative community that loves transforming ideas into reality through unforgettable events.