Project Manager – Experiential / Trade Show Projects

Synergy Design Group is seeking an organized, proactive Project Manager to lead custom trade show exhibits, brand activations, and event environments from internal handoff through execution and closeout. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves bringing complex projects to life, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work with no surprises.
As a Project Manager, you will be the operational owner of awarded projects—coordinating timelines, budgets, internal teams, and client communication to ensure every detail is executed to Synergy’s standards.

What You’ll Do

• Own projects from internal handoff through completion
• Lead internal kickoffs and cross-functional coordination
• Manage schedules, budgets, scope, and change orders
• Serve as the primary client point of contact post-sale
• Coordinate production, graphics, warehouse, shipping, and installation
• Identify risks early and solve problems before they escalate
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at once
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with creative and production teams
• 2+ years of project management experience preferred in events, exhibits, or experiential activations

Why Synergy

• Creative, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on high-impact experiential projects
• Clear processes with room to improve and grow
• Leadership that values quality, trust, and teamwork

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Describe a time when attention to detail prevented an issue, error, or delay in a project or task you were responsible for.
• Are you comfortable being accountable and holding others to timelines, documentation, and follow-ups, even when you are not the final decision-maker?
• What annual salary range are you seeking for this role?
• This role supports multiple projects at once, with shifting priorities and firm deadlines. Which best describes your experience?

I regularly manage or support multiple projects with changing deadlines
I have some experience juggling multiple priorities and am comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment
I prefer focusing on one task or project at a time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kenner, LA 70062