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Revel & Flourish

Design Manager

Revel & Flourish, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Our wedding and event studio is seeking a Design Manager to lead the creative function. This role blends artistic direction, team leadership, and production execution to ensure that every design—whether an intimate gathering or a large‑scale celebration—is delivered with quality, inclusivity, and professionalism.

This position serves clients of all identities, backgrounds, cultures, and relationship structures.

Pay Rate : $25–$30 per hour

Responsibilities Design Planning & Execution

Lead the design team from proposal through execution of detailed design projects

Create design elements as needed

Produce mood boards and decor proposals, translating complex ideas into clear, executable designs

Collaborate directly with sales teams to translate client visions into designs

Oversee on‑site setup of installations and design elements, ensuring quality standards are met

Make primary decisions on site‑adjustments and logistical challenges during execution

Project & Design Management

Develop and manage design budgets for each event, ensuring specifications are met and profitability maintained

Identify, vet, and engage specialized vendors for custom props, lighting, fabrication, and other design elements outside of the in‑house inventory

Manage and direct the design team, delegating tasks, providing mentorship, and aligning work with the overall design plan

Collaborate closely with the Floral Manager to integrate floral vision seamlessly into overall event design

Ensure designs are executed on time, within budget, and with proper staffing

Qualifications

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in a design‑related field preferred

2+ years of proven track record creating, implementing, and executing designs for weddings and/or events (industry knowledge a plus)

Strong knowledge of design process and project management

Ability to manage stressful and emotional situations with clients

Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)

Organized, analytical, and dynamic

Passion for design, people, weddings, and events

Robust portfolio available for viewing

Working Conditions Special working conditions may include regular evening and weekend work, shift work, outdoor work, and interactions with challenging clients. The role can be physically demanding, requiring standing for extended periods, lifting heavy objects regularly, and performing repetitive tasks.

Join Our Team! Revel & Flourish takes pride in creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. We provide workers’ compensation, paid vacation time, competitive pay, and a very flexible work environment. Feel free to reach out with questions—we’re excited to meet you!

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology

Industries

Event Services

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