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Event Design Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Special Events Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$86K - $92K/yr

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How much do event design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for event design manager in Seattle, WA is $71,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,200.00 and $85,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Event Design Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent Design ManagerEvent Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in event planning, design, or related field; experience in event designHigh school diploma or equivalent; some experience in event planning
Work EnvironmentLeads creative teams, collaborates with clients, oversees event aestheticsCoordinates logistics, manages vendors, handles on-site event operations
Industry UsageUsed in event planning companies, corporate events, large-scale productionsCommon in wedding planning, corporate events, community functions

The Event Design Manager focuses on the creative and aesthetic aspects of events, leading design teams and ensuring visual concepts align with client goals. In contrast, the Event Coordinator handles logistical details, vendor management, and on-site coordination. Both roles are essential in event planning but differ primarily in their focus and responsibilities.

How does an Event Design Manager typically collaborate with vendors and internal teams during the planning process?

As an Event Design Manager, you'll frequently coordinate with both internal stakeholders—such as marketing, sales, and logistics teams—and external vendors like florists, lighting specialists, and furniture rental companies. This role requires clear communication to ensure your creative vision aligns with the event’s objectives and practical constraints. Regular meetings, site visits, and detailed mood boards or design proposals are common tools used to keep everyone aligned throughout the planning process. Building strong relationships with trusted vendors and fostering teamwork internally are key to managing changes smoothly and delivering a cohesive event experience.

What is an Event Design Manager?

An Event Design Manager is a professional responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing the visual and experiential aspects of events. They work closely with clients and event planners to create cohesive themes, layouts, décor, lighting, and overall ambiance that align with the event’s objectives. Their role often includes managing budgets, sourcing vendors, overseeing setup, and ensuring that every element contributes to a memorable and seamless guest experience. Strong creative, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Event Design Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Design Manager, you need expertise in event planning, creative design, budgeting, and vendor management, often supported by a background in hospitality, design, or event management. Familiarity with design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite), event management platforms, and CAD tools is commonly required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help you collaborate with clients and guide teams effectively. These skills ensure visually impactful, well-executed events that meet client objectives and stay within budget.
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LN Concerts, Architectural Design Manager

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Livenation

Tukwila, WA • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Live Nation rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 51 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB

Blueprint Studio, Live Nation's venue design and development team, is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic team leader who will drive the design and construction of ground-breaking music venues and experiences. We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for collaboratively creating innovative fan and artist experiences. As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the execution of a portfolio of venue development projects to ensure the Live Nation design and business objectives are consistently met.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Bring a passion and understanding of architecture and design of high-occupancy assembly spaces.
  • Prepare concept designs, specifications, and presentations for projects.
  • Drive project development and documentation with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead implementation of project design direction and standards
  • Develop project scope, schedule, and cost, and review this with the business unit to ensure the project meets business objectives. Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with set goals and timelines.
  • Review and analyze consultants' construction documents to ensure design and programmatic alignment and identify potential constructability or coordination risks during preconstruction phase.
  • Working with the Project Manager, monitor construction progress through on-site inspection and review.
  • Create furniture plans, select furnishings, prepare budgets and coordinate orders for projects with the Furniture Coordinator.
  • Work with Art, Branding, and Concept teams on development and implementation of venue art program.
  • You will work closely with a team comprised of cross functional stakeholders from Live Nation including Project Development, Design & Architecture, Fan/Artist Services, F&B, Sponsorship, and Premium Sales. You will also work with general contractors and external consultant teams.
  • You will report to the Design Director.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture; 8+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Licensure is preferred.
  • Management experience working on sports and entertainment venues. Bowl layout and sightline experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated strength in managing and delivering complex projects of varying scales, budgets, and timelines
  • Ability to present project designs and business targets to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners
  • Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
  • A strong understanding of building codes and systems.
  • Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
  • Ability to design and plan major construction projects.
  • Ability to travel domestically to project sites and meetings. 30% travel required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
  • Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program

FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support

CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment

OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality,or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$120,000.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.


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