EVENT DESIGNER + with Sales (proposals, mockups, execution)

Job Title: Event Designer + Sales Lead
Company: The Simple Luxe Events & Builds
Location: Los Angeles / Orange County (In Person)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour

About Us

The Simple Luxe Events & Builds is a full-service event design, fabrication, and production company specializing in custom backdrops, large-scale balloon installations, soft play, floral design, and creative event experiences. We produce high-level celebrations, brand activations, and custom builds for clients across LA/OC.

We are seeking an experienced Event Designer + Sales Experience who can confidently guide clients from the initial inquiry through design, sales and onsite execution.

This is both a creative and sales-driven position. The ideal candidate must have proven sales experience, be comfortable presenting and selling event concepts, and demonstrate an ability to close qualified leads.

Position Overview

This role blends creative design, client communication, proposal building, logistics planning, and onsite styling. You will work directly with clients, create detailed mockups, assist with project management, and lead installations with support from an event stylist and or production assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Client Communication & Sales

Respond to inquiry leads and assess client needs, budget, and event details
Create proposals with accurate pricing and logistics
Present designs and provide revisions
Maintain professional, timely communication with all clients

Design & Creative Work

Create mockups, mood boards, color palettes, and layout maps
Select décor elements, balloon colors, rentals, props, soft play, and florals
Work closely with our fabrication team for custom builds
Ensure all designs align with The Simple Luxe aesthetic and standards

Planning & Logistics

Prepare pull lists and production notes
Coordinate delivery windows, staffing, and event schedules
Manage timelines for multiple events simultaneously
Oversee design handoff to the production team

Onsite Execution

Lead styling and hands-on installations (backdrops, balloons, florals, soft play, props)
Ensure setups match approved mockups
Direct assistants during installs
Problem-solve quickly under event-day timelines

Qualifications

1–2+ years of experience in sales, event design, event planning or a related creative field
Proven sales experience with the ability to qualify leads and close deals
Strong design eye and aesthetic understanding
Experience with proposals, logistics, or project management
Strong creative eye and understanding of color, scale, balance and event styling
Experience building proposals, pricing projects or managing client accounts
Ability to create mockups using Adobe Illustrator
Strong communication skills, organized, and detail-oriented
Able to work weekends
Able to lift 30–40 lbs and assist with installs as needed
Valid driver’s license | may require driving high roof transit or box truck

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday full-time (may be off some Saturdays if no events)
Sundays as needed depending on events
Weekends required on a rotating basis

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Opportunities for advancement

Requirement: Please head to our Instagram handles @thesimpleluxeevents @thesimpleluxebuilds to see what type of installations and designs we produce!

A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of this work are key to succeeding in this role.

Please note: Our team frequently films behind-the-scenes production, setup days, and final event designs for social media and marketing purposes. Team members may appear in photos or videos during regular work activities.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. A Portfolio or Instagram showcasing creative work is highly preferred. We are looking to hire immediately!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person