Event Experience Designer

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000 people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Experience Designer
Singapore

We believe in the power of human connection. Every day, our team is fueled by the desire to partner with our clients to create moments that elevate, motivate, celebrate and inspire. Moments that change behavior and drive business forward. Moments that audiences remember, cherish and share.

This role will play an important part commercially, as part of a winning pitch team, leading the development of high-impact, creative proposals in response to client briefs and event goals.

We are looking for an Experience Designer, a creative thinker (and tinkerer) who has an exceptional thought process. This individual excels in curating experiences which immerse audiences in a unique, purpose-designed environment, to deliver critical content creatively to an audience.  

These virtual, hybrid and live experiences can range from intimate to large meetings, conferences or incentives. They could include brand activation experiences, product launches, gala dinners and awards ceremonies.  

This role combines strategic thinking, creative storytelling and commercial awareness while partnering closely with account management teams, operation teams & design and production teams to design stories and experiences that truly make a difference.

Your responsibilities

Creative Proposal Development

• Ability to develop creative proposals (and work with the team to ensure acceptable budget/s) with unique, cutting-edge ideas and concepts that respond directly to client goals. Creative solutions should reflect client direction and assert a confident, creative viewpoint.
• Interpret and translate client needs, briefs and objectives and RFPs to define proposal strategy, creative direction, and key differentiators
• Craft compelling, narratives, themes and concepts that translate creative ideas into persuasive commercial propositions
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of creative, production, communication and attendee management offerings and have the capability to write about each solution   
• Researching and understanding client, client brands, markets, values and competitors across a variety of industry sectors to strengthen pitch positioning and insights
• Collaborate with Account Management / Operation to shape integrated responses and lead the proposal development process
• Liaise directly with clients, where required
• Own proposal messaging, structure, tonality to ensure alignment with our brand, creative standard and client expectations
• Manage own workload and take personal responsibility for proposal quality and completion in a timely and efficient manner, and ensure that all proposals and costs are proofread before sending or presenting to client
• Ensure that all pitch team members are fully briefed and educated on the solution (if required) and lead the pitch rehearsal and client presentation
• Continuously improve proposal templates and content libraries
• Remain up-to-date and knowledgeable on key industry trends, and understand how to leverage into our solutions
• Continuously share best practices, knowledge and experience with other team members

We’re looking for you if your profile matches the following:

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications or equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience in event industry, preferably in an agency environment
• A strategic mindset and good understanding of sales processes and client engagement strategies
• Proven track record of winning pitches for live events, experiential marketing or brand activations
• Strong research skills and ability to organize and analyze information to identify insights that guide creative and business decision
• Good understanding of event production and creative development
• Proven experience in proposal writing, business development, marketing or creative content development
• Excellent storytelling, copywriting and editing skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced proficiency with branding, visual storytelling and design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Flexible approach to work, able to juggle multiple priorities with resilience under pressure and ever-changing landscape
• Calm, positive and collaborative approach, open to feedback and direction
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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