The Role
The Event Designer | Corporate AV & Lighting is a creative, high-impact account leader who drives events from first inquiry to final execution. You’ll pursue leads, build bold proposals, close contracted sales, and deliver polished, signature style event designs that exceed expectations.Blending sales expertise with hands-on lighting and/or AV knowledge, you’ll manage and grow a $1.5–$2M annual book of business, delivering 5-star service at every touchpoint. You’ll chase opportunities, pitch standout concepts, and build long-term partnerships—translating client goals into elevated event experiences.What You’ll Do
- Own a high volume of inbound inquiries and proposals, responding quickly with 5-star client service.
- Design and sell lighting, corporate AV, drape, and décor solutions that bring each client’s vision to life.
- Lead client discovery calls, ask the right questions, and translate goals into compelling event concepts.
- Create and refine proposals, quotes, contracts, and revisions with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
- Share visual inspiration, catalogs, and upgrade options that drive excitement.
- Partner closely with Production and Field teams to ensure every detail is executed exactly as intended onsite.
- Attend site visits, walkthroughs, and design meetings at venues across the Bay Area as needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, planners, event managers, and industry partners to generate new business.
- Represent the company at industry events, mixers, tradeshows, and networking opportunities.
- Support onsite installation crews when needed to keep execution smooth and client-ready.
- Maintain $1.5–$2M in annual sales.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and business.
What You Bring
- 5–7 years of experience in sales, event management, production management, and/or special event design.
- Strong knowledge of event production—especially lighting, audio, video, and/or corporate AV.
- Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area market, venues, and event community (a plus).
- Confidence using Apple products, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills—you can sell, lead, and collaborate.
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple fast-moving priorities at once.
- A passion for creative design, problem-solving, and seeing events through from concept to completion.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 annually (base + commission)
- 15 days PTO per year + paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage
- Matching 401(k) for eligible employees
- Full-time, 40 hours/week Exempt position with a Monday–Friday office/WFH schedule
- Flexibility required: evenings and weekends as needed based on event schedules
About Got LightGot Light brings a fresh, artistic approach to lighting, audio, video, staging, and drape for the special event, corporate AV, and wedding world. We produce hundreds of events each year… from headline galas and opening nights to intimate celebrations.We’re a close-knit team that works hard, laughs harder, and takes pride in bringing bold ideas to life.Make art. Have fun. Be Proud.Got Light is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, protected medical condition or any other basis as defined by state, federal or local law.
Got Light provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in both the hiring process and during employment as required by applicable federal, state and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment any qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
