Fourth Floor Looking for Director of Events- Luxury Brand at New York, NY Full Time

Our Client, A Luxury Jewelry Brand, is looking for a Event Production Director to join their team! The Event Production Director must be able to think strategically while also being hands-on in overseeing the day-to-day execution of the agreed upon strategy with a focus on clients, people, and brand desirability.

Responsibilities:

• Design and partner with PR colleagues on events such as product launches including high jewelry, boutique opening concepts and VIP client experience programs.
• Work cross functionally to develop and plan best practice strategies and ensure project taskforces are clear on deliverables, timelines and roles and responsibilities
• Provide support for VP of Communications & PR, with necessary management skills for both day-to-day project responsibilities, agency and client and freelance team management.
• Work collaboratively with Production Directors and Senior Directors and other department team members to source and secure project resources within budget.
• Working knowledge of budgets and negotiations while strengthening proficiency in logistics, functioning and formatting.
• Foster and maintain relationships within the events industry and appropriate event vendors.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of work experience directly related to either fashion or event production
• College degree
• Proven relationships with event design and production contacts in the luxury or fashion industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the Luxury industry, designers, vendors and have industry credibility
• Experience and cultural understanding of global markets and event practices oversees in the luxury market
• Desire and ability to work in team environment and actively engage both colleagues, vendors and Freelancers in open communication
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask, intelligent with diversity of knowledge – this role requires managing many different areas for several clients simultaneously; does not get stressed under pressure
• Desire to push oneself to continually learn, expand skill base and industry knowledge
• Have a finger on the pulse of trends, influencers, art, music, food and fashion
• Ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Familiarity with conceiving and executing large scale events that can be scaled to fit in a retail environment for consumer-facing events
• Comfort with managing budgets
• Must be highly detail oriented, team player, self-starter and able to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some travel involved

Please submit a resume for consideration.

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