Vice President, Design Services (Hybrid)

Company: Shepard Exposition Services
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

*By applying for this position you will have the opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Orlando, FL, Indianapolis, IN, Baltimore, MD, Las Vegas, NV, or Ontario, CA.*The Vice President, Design Services will be responsible for directing, supporting, and guiding leaders of the structural, floorplan, production, and graphic design departments. This position will drive innovation, creativity, efficiency, and responsiveness within the design departments to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.Essential Job Duties

• Recruit, hire, train, and manage the employment life cycle of the design leadership team
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the structural, floorplan, production, and graphic design departments
• Manage and develop design departments by supplying expertise and guidance on design projects, systems, and processes
• Set and enforce clear goals for the departments that align with the company's overall vision, standards, and expectations
• Serve as a key member of the Strategic Leadership Committee
• Monitor and determine departmental needs to identify areas of opportunity, and how to best support the team's professional development
• Partner with interdepartmental leadership to ensure company standards are met
• Support design leadership in meetings with Account Production and Operations to assess event volume and scheduling of resources
• Work strategically with the COO to create the framework for management within the design department, including but not limited to:
  • Budgeting and planning
  • Evaluating technological needs
  • Establishing SOPs and best practices
  • Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect, as outlined in our Blue Diamond Customer Service Program
  • All other duties as assigned
    • Demonstrate Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusive, and Teamwork
    • Ability to perform as a responsible ESOP owner by making daily decisions to benefit the client and the company
    • 5+ years of managerial or senior-level design experience
    • 5+ years of experience in production and project management
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Strong leadership, creativity, and analytical skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Ability to anticipate design needs by staying abreast of industry trends
    • Ability to resolve complex design and communication issues
    • Bachelor's Degree in a related field; relevant experience may be substituted for formal education Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other non-merit factor. All employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, and merit.Pay Range: $110k- $130k per year

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