Creative Manager

Title:                          Creative ManagerLocation:                   Remote (US) or Hybrid if candidate is based near one of our officesWHO ARE WE?Imprint Events Group is a strategic event company. With the right team, anything is possible. Imprint invests in people with expertise, creativity, & passion. We connect with clients to dig deeper & think bigger, ensuring we deliver curated experiences that are beyond expectations. Connections drive our passion & success. Building deep, trusting relationships among our team, with our partners, & with our clients sets Imprint apart. We value lasting relationships, not one-time transactions. WHO ARE YOU?You are the best at what you do, whether you are just getting started in the industry or you’re a veteran. You value collaboration & teamwork, yet you aren’t afraid to take the initiative. You listen more than you lecture, you care more than you compete, & you value relationships more than transactions. While you are passionate about your work, you also prioritize balance in your life, & you want to work for a company that supports you in both.  JOB OVERVIEW The Creative Manager will be responsible for supporting the event design process from initial concept, through sourcing and execution. In this Creative Department role, they will collaborate with our account and event production teams to identify client needs. They will assist in identifying event design, identity, and graphic opportunities throughout and will be expert in adhering to the clients’ brand guidelines across platforms. Additional responsibilities include site inspections, floorplan layouts, supplier sourcing, managing timelines and identifying design trends.   As Imprint’s creative capabilities continue to evolve, Creative Managers collaborate across physical, graphic, and digital touchpoints to deliver cohesive experiential concepts.   CREATIVE FOCUS AREAS Imprint’s Creative Managers operate within defined creative focus areas while collaborating as a unified team. This role will primarily support one creative lane based on experience and team needs, while partnering closely with other creative disciplines.  Creative focus areas may include: Concept & experiential design (thematic development, storytelling, ideation) Brand, graphic, and visual identity design (event branding systems, graphic execution, brand stewardship) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   Identifies and communicates clients’ design goals and maintains relationships.  Curates event design from creation of mood boards, style boards, concept boards, sourcing, and spatial development.  Collaborates with Creative Operations and Production teams to inform design decisions within approved budgets.  Participate in production and planning meetings when creative input or decision-making is required. Liaise closely with team to manage timelines on all creative design related deliverables. Maintain close communication with Account Managers to adjust design concepts throughout the contracting phase and Event Producers in the production phase. Maintain deadlines through strict adherence to internal timelines and works closely with team to develop reasonable timelines for deliverables.  Ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, supplier representatives, venue staff, clients, and partners.   KEY COMPETENCIES Demonstrates depth in at least one creative discipline (conceptual design, experiential storytelling, or brand/graphic identity), with the ability to collaborate across other creative areas. Portfolio designed with impeccable style  Aesthetic eye for environments and branding integration  Vigorous ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  Understands budgets  Strong customer service orientation  Excellent interpersonal skills and communication  Thrives in rapid growth, fast-paced environment and adapts well to change  Resourceful, anticipate needs and can troubleshoot  Proficient in Microsoft Office suite  Expert in Adobe Creative Suite Quick and eager learner  Curious and engaged   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Exposure to digital, interactive, or emerging technologies is a plus, including:  - AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) experiences used within events, brand activations, or experiential campaigns  - Interactive or screen-based content integrated into physical environments  - Collaboration with external digital, motion, or immersive technology partners  - Understanding how physical design, graphics, and storytelling extend into digital touchpoints This role does not require technical development or immersive build expertise. Comfort concepting around and collaborating on immersive elements is valued. Bachelor’s degree (or 3 years in industry work) in graphic design, fine arts, interior design, or other related fields  Preferred (2) years experience in event design   Experience with Monday.com a plus Experience with Ziflow a plus Experience in spatial planning and floorplan management systems    WHAT WE OFFERUnlike other companies that push products and services, at Imprint, we invest in people. And that means supporting your growth in your career and within Imprint. We offer a competitive salary along with employee benefits that include health & wellness incentives, vacation and leave entitlements and flexible time. We mean it when we say we invest in people and that includes helping balance the sometimes-urgent nature of our work with the regular demands of your life, work and home.  Imprint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually based on relevant experience, industry knowledge, and technical expertise. This position is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities. This is a remote position reporting to our Denver, CO headquarters, but if the hired individual is near one of our offices – we'd love to see them in the office a couple days a week.