VM Events Manager, South Asia

Inside Lvmh; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Lvmh seeks a Senior VM Events Manager to bring luxury branding to life across the region, leading high-profile launches, immersive installations and special VM projects from concept to completion.

You will combine sophisticated luxury design with strong technical construction, overseeing budgets, timelines, and brand integrity while aligning with Global HQ and regional teams. Travel across South Asia is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in luxury retail VM event projects or related structures.
• Fluent in reading AutoCAD/SketchUp drawings and luxury finishes knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Strong coordination with Global HQ, logistic teams, and regional markets.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the South Asia region.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fabrication and installation of VM event projects across the region.
• Set milestones and ensure on-time project completion.
• Coordinate cross-border shipping, customs, and delivery windows.
• Interpret and approve architectural blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Source and manage high-tech visual integrations and smart lighting.
• Ensure millwork, materials, and finishing meet House standards.
• Oversee regional project expenditure and cost control.
• Audit production costs to secure premium pricing.
• Collaborate with CRM and brand teams to align activations.
• Liaise with Global teams to adapt assets and guide local markets.
• Build and audit a vendor network of premium production partners.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting & cost control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Travel flexibility

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

As VM Events Manager , you will bring the House’s creative vision to life through exceptional visual experiences across the region, delivering high-profile launches, immersive installations, exceptional structures and special VM projects.

Bringing together a sophisticated luxury design sensibility and strong technical construction expertise, you will lead VM Events projects from concept to completion, ensuring impeccable execution while balancing brand integrity, quality, timelines and budgets.

Job responsabilities

Regional Multi-Project Management

• Lead the end-to-end fabrication and installation lifecycle of multiple VM event projects, high-end special projects, and brand activations across the region
• Establish rigid project milestones, and guarantee all project builds are completed on time without exception
• Partner closely with the internal logistics teams to coordinate cross-border shipping schedules, customs clearances, and delivery windows for specialized VM props and event structures

Technical Execution & Architecture

• Interpret, audit and approve detailed architectural blueprints, CAD schematics, SketchUp models, and construction drawings provided by agencies and production houses
• Source, program and manage high-tech integrations within visual projects, including but not limited to advanced displays, interactive digital touchpoints, smart lighting
• Ensure millwork, alignment, materials and finishing meet the House's standards

Budget Management

• Oversee the regional VM event project expenditure and ensure strict cost control and financial tracking
• Partner with production agencies to optimize fabrication methods, to reduce costs without compromising the visual weight, look, or texture of premium materials
• Audit line-item production costs to secure competitive pricing from high-end fabricators
• Partner closely with the regional Client Marketing team to align activations with CRM goals and collaborate with the Image VM team to protect brand presentation standards
• Act as the primary regional bridge by aligning closely with Global teams to adapt global creative assets, while guiding local market teams to ensure seamless on-the-ground project execution
• Build, manage and continuously audit a vetted network of premium local and regional production vendors and contractors

Profile

• Minimum 8 years of work experience within the luxury retail industry, managing VM event projects, temporary luxury structures or pop-up activations
• Mandatory ability to read and critique technical design files (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 2D/3D drawings) and deep knowledge of luxury finishes, construction materials, and retail technology
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail with an eye for high-end luxury finishing, styling, and structural execution
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships across Global HQ, internal logistics partners, regional matrix teams (Client Marketing, Image VM), and local market stakeholders
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently across the South Asia region, often working outside standard office hours during overnight project installations