Creative Events & Experiences Producer – Freelance Opportunity

INTRODUCTION TO Q

QE is Quintessentially’s Brand Experience Agency arising out of the merger of our two legacy teams from Quintessentially Events and Quintessentially Travel.

QE harnesses Quintessentially’s unique insight and our strategy, live experience, travel, and guest management expertise to help brands and businesses understand, engage with, and retain their high-value audience. Our work is global, fast-paced, and diverse and we work across a broad range of specialisms, most notably event production, incentive travel, guest management & logistics, event concierge and consultancy services. We also organize legendary private parties & weddings. We have a reputation for creativity, service excellence and integrity – with gold-standard client servicing as our north star. We are known as the global specialists in the luxury sector and have QE offices in 7 countries globally (with this number due to grow).

QE is part of Quintessentially, the world’s leading luxury lifestyle group. Quintessentially has been providing unparalleled access to the world of luxury experiences across the globe for 22 years, leveraging our network of 30+ global offices to deliver tailor-made connectivity to our members. As well as providing both Private and Corporate concierge to our members, Quintessentially has an in-house Travel agency, Estates division and Education consultancy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A detailed – oriented team player who also demonstrates exceptional communication and leadership skills. With a passion to work and achieve success in fast – paced environment. Recognized as highly effective and solution oriented, the candidate will possess experience working cross functionally between departments and be able to independently complete projects. An ability to think creatively, multi – task and prioritize tasks including creative solutions, sourcing materials and scouted locations/venues for clients. Delivering work on time, on budget, and to exceptional standards for luxury clients. The candidate will have expertise working across weddings, social events, galas, and charitable events ranging in scale.

Experience Required:

• Planned and executed large scale social and corporate events as the lead planner

• Worked closely with clients to capture all details that need to be included within their event, such as venue scouting, vendor sourcing, entertainment, catering and any other requests

• Organize vendor meetings and source materials for clients

• Create schedules, rental orders, FBOs and many other items to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

• Work closely with design team and production vendors

• Budget management, payment schedules and timelines to keep the project and client organized

• Execute event design decks, estimates and proposals

• Experience working within the luxury or UHNW industry and understanding of the ‘above and beyond’ client servicing required;

• Strong interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude;

• Discretion and sensitivity

• Positive can-do attitude, thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Technical Skills:

Excel |Microsoft Office Suite | InDesign | Adobe Suite | Photoshop | Illustrator | Concur

PAY RATE:

$500 a day

START DATE:

Mid March/April

DURATION:

TBD

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Part-Time

Quintessentially is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Microsoft Office?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe Photoshop?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe InDesign?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Adobe Illustrator?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Concur?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Microsoft Excel?
• How many years of planning and executing large scale social and corporate events do you have as a lead planner?

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018