Creative Coordinator

CREATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR – EVENTS & MARKETINGLOVE BEING CREATIVE—AND MAKING THINGS HAPPEN?If you're highly organized, naturally resourceful, have a great creative eye, and love making things happen, this is the kind of role where you can learn fast, take on real responsibility and see your work come to life.Food Trends Catering & Events is looking for a Creative Project Coordinator to work across events, branding, marketing, social media and design. This is a hands-on role with real ownership from day one—and no two days look exactly the same.ABOUT FOOD TRENDSFor over 25 years, Food Trends Catering & Events has been a trusted name in New York City's catering and events industry, known for exceptional food, creative presentation and seamless execution.Our work has taken us from corporate boardrooms and intimate celebrations to major events for more than 1,000 guests. We've had the privilege of serving celebrities, royalty, Fortune 500 companies, influential C-suite executives and some of New York City's leading organizations and venues.We're a woman-owned, family-run company with more than 100 employees, combining the creativity and energy of an entrepreneurial business with the experience and reputation of an established industry leader.WHAT YOU'LL DOOne day you might be developing signage and décor for a major NYC event. The next, you could be coordinating a photoshoot, designing a client presentation, sourcing packaging for a new food concept or creating content for social media.You'll:Create menus, presentations, signage and marketing materialsAssist with event design, styling and décorManage creative projects from idea through executionResearch and source décor, packaging, signage and creative elementsCoordinate printers, photographers, videographers and other vendorsAssist with photoshoots, tastings and branded contentCreate social media content and reelsMaintain and update website contentManage proofs, ordering, deadlines and vendor follow-upsThis isn't a traditional graphic design job. You'll design, but you'll also research, source, organize, coordinate, follow up and make sure projects actually get finished.WHAT WE'RE REALLY LOOKING FORCreative ability matters, but organization, ownership and follow-through matter just as much.We move quickly and often have a lot happening at once. We need someone who can be handed a project—or a long list of projects—and take ownership without needing constant reminders.You're someone who:Is extremely organized and detail-orientedHas a strong work ethic and sense of urgencyTakes initiative and follows throughNaturally keeps track of tasks, details and deadlinesCan juggle multiple projects without letting things fall through the cracksIs resourceful and comfortable figuring things outWorks quickly while maintaining accuracyHas a strong creative eye and good design instinctsQUALIFICATIONS1–4 years of experience in marketing, creative coordination, events, graphic design, hospitality or a related fieldProficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative SuiteStrong organizational and project-management skillsExcellent attention to detail and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience with social media, website platforms, Cricut, events, food or hospitality is a plusWe care as much about your initiative, organization and potential as we do about the exact titles on your resume.WHY FOOD TRENDS?You'll get exposure to events, food, branding, marketing, social media, photography, packaging, print and digital while working alongside experienced leaders, chefs, event planners and creative partners.If you’re ready to take your creative career to the next level and contribute to creating unforgettable experiences—both in person and online—we want to hear from you!REQUIRED – DESIGN EXAMPLESPlease provide examples that showcase your design aesthetic and creative eye, with a preference for work related to food, events, hospitality or lifestyle brands. Examples may be included as a portfolio or website link on your resume or sent separately to .