Experiential Event Lead — Creative Campaigns & Impact

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health plan

4-day workweek

16 paid vacation days

10 sick days

Winter break (company-wide)

18 weeks parental leave

Remote working stipend

Role development stipend

401k plan with 3% safe harbor

Job summary

Kickstarter is seeking an experienced Event Producer to plan and execute a diverse portfolio of brand, creator, and community events in the Dubai area. You will translate concepts into actionable plans, timelines, and budgets while collaborating across Brand, Communications, and Growth teams to define audiences and success metrics.

Responsibilities include end-to-end event operations, vendor sourcing and negotiation, and budget management to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Experience producing brand, cultural, or experiential events from concept through completion.
• Strong creative instinct and ability to execute physical or virtual experiences.
• Exceptional project management and budget-management skills.
• Established relationships with high-quality vendors and production partners.
• Strong negotiation skills and resourceful budgeting.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for Kickstarter's mission and creative communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Kickstarter's portfolio of brand, creator, category, industry, and community events.
• Translate strategic and creative concepts into clear event plans, production timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with Brand, Communications, and Growth teams to define event audience and success measures.
• Own end-to-end event operations including venues, vendors, staffing, and onsite execution.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage agencies, fabricators, and production teams.
• Manage event budgets with discipline and creativity to maximize impact.
• Partner with Marketing to extend event impact through content and social amplification.

Skills

Event production

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Job description

Kickstarter is seeking an experienced Event Producer to plan and execute a diverse portfolio of brand, creator, and community events in the Dubai area. You will translate concepts into actionable plans, timelines, and budgets while collaborating across Brand, Communications, and Growth teams to define audiences and success metrics.

Responsibilities include end-to-end event operations, vendor sourcing and negotiation, and budget management to maximize impact.