Occupation: Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners

EVENTS AND PRODUCTION MANAGER |

Faux is seeking an experienced Events and Production Manager to join the agency’s team.

The role of Event and Production Manager is a leadership position, requiring a candidate with both strong Creative Direction and Production experience. This role involves spearheading the creative development and production of Faux events and campaigns across the agency’s portfolio. Collaborating with leading fashion and beauty brands, this position demands a high standard of excellence in the areas of client management, creative direction, and production ability, in order to produce global-standard events and content.

Responsibilities

• Managing and producing Faux’s client and partner events from pitch process and creative concept development, through to production and event management on the ground at the venue
• Acting as the driving force behind other production projects, including photo and video shoots, the creation of localized brand campaigns, and other content.
• Take ownership of the successful production of events of various scales, including in-store events, private dinners, exhibitions, workshops, and large-scale activations involving complex production elements, with the ability to adapt to these varying briefs seamlessly
• Overseeing an in-house Event and production team as well as external vendors and suppliers, in order to meet strict deadlines and ensure a cohesive approach to event management
• Maintaining an awareness of the region’s top venues, third-party vendors, and talent in order to always be making the best possible recommendations for events and activations across the GCC
• Maintain knowledge of event technology, competitor brand activations, attendee engagement methods, relevant technology, techniques, and hosting styles
• Build and oversee the responsible and accurate management of production budgets
• Work with PR Department and external vendors to plan and implement a variety of events, providing content, technical and logistical support
• Manage and initiate contracts, insurance requirements, permits, invoices and payments for contractors and vendors

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of event management and production experience in an equivalent organization or brand
• Must be a collaborative self-starter with a strong work ethic and someone who enjoys working as part of a team on multiple, large and complex event projects
• Experience in the development of creative briefs, event ideation, and concept development to meet the requirements of clients, with a strong sense of innovation and creative thinking
• Project management and production experience, with an existing network of regional suppliers, relevant to luxury brand event production
• A team player with a collaborative spirit who can both lead a team and collaborate with multiple partners and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, hands-on mentality, and the capacity to effectively manage a number of significant projects in parallel
• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of the high standards required for luxury brand event management in order to ensure flawless event execution