Experience Designer
Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)
NEWaukee is seeking a detail-oriented and creatively driven Experience Designer to support the design, logistics, and execution of experiences for both the NEWaukee brand and our client partners.
NEWaukee is an engagement agency that builds transformational in-person experiences that create joy, spark trust, and strengthen the connection between organizations and the people they serve. Our clients include Baird, Harley-Davidson Foundation, North Shore Bank, Sargento, and many others.
In this role, you will own programs from concept through execution—ensuring every experience aligns with client goals, delivers measurable impact, and reflects NEWaukee’s high standard for hospitality and design.
On any given day, you might be meeting with clients, coordinating vendors, shaping production plans, updating budgets, or running point on-site. Your communication, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs will be essential in delivering moments that stand out in a noisy, AI-saturated world.
This role collaborates closely with our Experience Design, Creative, and Marketing teams and contributes insights that inform future programming, client strategy, and NEWaukee’s Brand Trust Quotient (BTQ) work.
This is a full-time role based in Milwaukee, WI. While we are a remote-first company, this position requires frequent in-person event activation.
What You’ll Do
Meet with clients to clarify program goals, audience insights, scope, and budget
Collaborate with the Experience Design team to shape event concepts and run-of-show
Build production timelines, program plans, and detailed logistics documents
Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and ongoing financial tracking
Lead onsite production including load-in, setup, run-of-show, troubleshooting, and breakdown
Coordinate all event partners—venues, AV, caterers, performers, speakers, community partners, etc.
Work with the Creative Team to support design needs, marketing assets, and photo/video coordination
Support digital or hybrid programming with platform setup and technical readiness
Capture event metrics and produce post-event recaps that communicate value, insights, and opportunities
Occasionally supervise additional staff, volunteers, or contractors during large-scale productions
Uphold NEWaukee’s standards for hospitality, accessibility, joy, and trust-building across all programs
What You’ll Need
1–3 years of experience in event production or experiential programming (small and/or large scale)
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously
A passion for community-building and designing experiences people feel
Creative problem-solving ability and a willingness to experiment and iterate
Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Comfort with using (or learning) tools including Google Suite, Slack, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Asana (or similar PM tools), Zoom, and basic AI tools
Reliable transportation for events across the Milwaukee region
Ability to work nights and weekends as required by programming
Ability to lift/move supplies (up to ~25 lbs) and work indoor/outdoor events in varying conditions
Additional Details
Full-time role with benefits
Must live in or relocate to Milwaukee due to in-person programming requirements
Flexible work culture with generous PTO and autonomy
This role reports to the VP of Operations.
Send us your resume and a short note on why you’re interested to contact@newaukee.com.