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Décor lover? Eye for design? Spirited? Determined? Resilient?

We are looking for a highly creative, gifted and enthusiastic individual to grow, and ultimately lead, our décor styling team – someone who is a natural leader, works well under pressure, has grit and can thrive in an atmosphere of design excellence. Our industry is fast paced and highly pressurised. Within this we are 100% focused on delivering an extremely high standard of creative work. If this sounds like you then read on but before we tell you more, here’s a bit about us:

 

Hire Society is a creative, vibrant and cutting-edge event design company based in Wynberg, Sandton. We are currently an office team of four but we’re anticipating growing back to our pre-COVID size of about eight to twelve ‘office’ employees in the next 2 years. We style events from concept generation through to execution in the areas of event design, décor, floristry, lighting and furniture. We are passionate about both corporate brands and private events (such as weddings and birthdays) working with exceptional design skill in both areas.

Ideal candidates for this position will have long term hands-on experience in one or more of the following: floristry design and execution (florists), the styling of high-end events, on-trend décor magazine features, lifestyle shoots or private homes (interior decorators or décor stylists), or similar. However, candidates with similar experience in the fashion or theatre industries may also be suitable. It is primarily essential that you have a great eye for design, are able to style well and can do so under tight timelines and working long hours.

You must be comfortable working within existing processes and be willing to work collaboratively with the styling and client service teams, but also be able to bring new concepts and problem-solving ideas to the table.

The ability to balance artistic desires with commercial needs and achieve brand-consistent imagery is essential. Successful candidates must also be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects at once, without sacrificing quality.

Market related package (R32k – R42k CTC depending on experience)

Produce styling concepts for events that are true to client briefs, commercially viable and in line with Hire Society’s design ethos

Create mood boards for events and select specific products in order to deliver on the concepts proposed in the mood boards

Aid in floral design and execution, floor layouts, general design and décor styling for mock ups, event preparation and event set ups

Compile lists and manage and/or perform execution of the tasks on these lists to ensure efficiency in the day-to-day running of the Creative and Client Service departments

Source various products, including flowers, objets and furniture, required for events (for both purchase and hire), liaising with suppliers and handling the required paperwork and logistics

Work within a team to ensure that events are executed within the required timeframe and to the required standards

Assist with all administrative paperwork required for your department to perform excellently

Assist in social media community management and marketing

Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations

Work with Client Services and Project Managers on all of the above

To be considered, candidates will need to submit their ideal mood board for a corporate cocktail function complete with furniture, décor and an ‘Insta-worthy’ photo wall. The mood board must be 2 pages (or 2 Powerpoint slides) only. The pdf is to be no bigger than 2MB.

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT MOOD BOARDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Please email your mood board and CV to margi@hiresocietyevents.co.za

Other requirements for the position are:

Grade 12 or suitable equivalent

A degree or equivalent in marketing, interior decorating, fashion, design, events or a similarly creative industry

A minimum of five years’ work experience in décor or fashion styling, preferably in events, magazines or theatre.

A superb eye for style, visual composition and attention to detail

An instinctual devotion to décor trends and emerging brands

Willing to work late nights and weekends on a regular basis

Drivers Licence and own car

Willing to use your car for work purposes (you will be remunerated)