Event Creative Designer, Central Services

This role is remote with some travel required.

We're PRA, the leading destination management company (DMC) with 45 years of experience across 32 states and 100 destinations.

We believe destinations have power-and our people unlock its magic. We push past boundaries to transform ideas into business event experiences that connect, inspire, and endure.

If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.

Summary

As a Creative Designer at PRA Business Events, you will serve as the creative bridge between our clients and execution teams, transforming ideas into memorable, meaningful meetings and events. From intimate, high-touch VIP dinners to large-scale, multi-day programs, you are the visionary and storyteller who uncovers each client's goals, vision, and expectations - translating them into compelling creative concepts and experiences.

A natural collaborator, you will partner with teams across the country to elevate ideas, introduce fresh perspectives to the business events industry, and design one-of-a-kind attendee experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Areas of Focus

• Environmental & theatrical event design
• Decor
• Business message or event strategy
• Conceptualization
• Journey-mapping
• Multisensory storytelling
• Brand activations
• Interactive, immersive, engagement opportunities
• Merchandizing
• Creative product displays
• Entertainment
• Space planning
• Timeline creation
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Sales, Experience Design and Production to develop breakthrough creative concepts, compelling proposals, presentations, layouts and timelines that follow the process and brand standards at PRA.
• Lead design conversations with suppliers to include lighting design, fabrication and productions aspects of event design.
• Coordinate with Experience Designers for the development of quote line-item details, costing and pricing for creative services in alignment with program development vision, sales and creative strategies, and client specifications.
• Oversee complex quoting and budget development while identifying opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings on all events.
• Review and edit proposals from supplier partners to maximize efficiency and ensure compliance with budget and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for innovative product research and development of service offerings.
• Coordinate office product development meetings and deliver presentations to team members.
• Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier/partners.
• Participate in client engagement process, site inspections and presentations with regional sales managers as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof.
• Design background and formal training or related highly preferred.
• 2 years of professional design experience.
• Event or theatrical experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of consumer brand marketing or brand building.
• Creative, open-minded temperament.
• Experience using space planning technology such as CAD or Social Tables.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to effectively manage and handle multiple diverse tasks simultaneously, while remaining detail oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
  
  

Ready to discover where next begins?

PRA offers you room to grow, create, and step confidently into your next era.

When you join PRA, you'll have the opportunity for a creative, energetic, and inspiring career in sales, creative, operations, production and more.

Apply Now and create your next.

Our Services

Activations * Experiential Marketing * Event Strategy * Experience Design * Interactive Installations * Themed Events & Décor * Adventures & Excursions * Dining & Culinary Experiences * Entertainment & Performances * ESG & Social Impact Integration * Team Building & CSR * Transportation & Logistics * Meeting Management * AV Management * Content & Messaging * Content Design & Production * Demo Experiences * Theatrical Design & Delivery