Events Manager

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Events Manager at Kith leads end-to-end planning, production, and execution of brand events and experiential activations globally, collaborating with Marketing, Retail, Content, and Visual Merchandising. The role serves as the on-site operational backbone for live experiences ranging from VIP gatherings to large-scale moments.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years producing live events, strong vendor networks, and adept budget management, with willingness to travel domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience producing live events, brand activations, and/or immersive installations.
• Experience working within a brand environment, in-house at a fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment company.
• Demonstrated experience managing events with complex logistics, multiple vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Established vendor, production company, and venue relationships in key markets (New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris).
• Proven ability to build and manage event budgets, with experience in budget reconciliation and AP processes.
• Strong technical production knowledge: staging, AV, lighting, fabrication, permitting, venue operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of all brand events and experiential activations, including VIP events, product launches, pop-ups, brand partnerships, and hospitality programs.
• Serve as the primary on-site lead for all events; manage day-of logistics, vendor coordination, and real-time problem-solving to ensure flawless execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps for every activation.
• Oversee international events and activations, providing local teams and partners with execution guidelines, creative direction, and on-the-ground support as needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally to attend, produce, and oversee events — heavy travel required.
• Own project management for all events from brief through post-mortem; maintain master events calendar and ensure all internal stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Create comprehensive project briefs and distribute to relevant internal teams (Marketing, Retail, Content, VM, Design) in advance of key milestones.
• Build, manage, and reconcile event budgets; provide regular financial updates to stakeholders and ensure all spend adheres to internal procedures and approval thresholds.
• Provide feasibility assessments, budgets, and timeline recommendations for incoming creative concepts and new event requests.
• Identify, source, and vet vendors, venues, production companies, and independent contractors; manage competitive bid processes and maintain an active vendor roster.
• Negotiate fees, contracts, and terms with all event partners; ensure agreements are executed in a timely manner and within budget parameters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors throughout the project lifecycle; lead regular check-ins and status meetings to ensure deliverables are on track.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of all event-related invoices.
• Manage and maintain the internal events content library, including photography, video recaps, and production documentation.
• Brief content and creative teams in advance of events to ensure photo and video capture aligns with brand standards and post-event usage needs.
• Compile post-event reports including attendance metrics, budget recaps, press coverage, and key learnings for leadership.
• Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as the internal liaison between the events function and key departments including Marketing, Retail, PR, Content, Visual Merchandising, and Creative.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Marketing & Events to develop an annual events strategy and calendar aligned with brand priorities and commercial moments.
• Communicate proactively with leadership on project status, risks, and decisions that require escalation.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

G-Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, BrooklynStatus: Full-time / 100% on-siteCompensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annuallyPosition Summary: The Events Manager leads the end-to-end planning, production, and execution of Kith's brand events and experiential activations globally. Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail, Content, and Visual Merchandising, this role serves as the operational backbone for all live experiences — from intimate VIP gatherings to large-scale brand moments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned event producer with deep technical production knowledge, strong vendor relationships, and a passion for creating culture-defining experiences. This position requires significant domestic and international travel.RESPONSIBILITIESEvents Production & ExecutionLead end-to-end production of all brand events and experiential activations, including VIP events, product launches, pop-ups, brand partnerships, and hospitality programs.Serve as the primary on-site lead for all events; manage day-of logistics, vendor coordination, and real-time problem- solving to ensure flawless execution.Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps for every activation.Oversee international events and activations, providing local teams and partners with execution guidelines, creative direction, and on-the-ground support as needed.Travel domestically and internationally to attend, produce, and oversee events — heavy travel required.Project Management & BudgetOwn project management for all events from brief through post-mortem; maintain master events calendar and ensure all internal stakeholders are informed and aligned.Create comprehensive project briefs and distribute to relevant internal teams (Marketing, Retail, Content, VM, Design) in advance of key milestones.Build, manage, and reconcile event budgets; provide regular financial updates to stakeholders and ensure all spend adheres to internal procedures and approval thresholds.Provide feasibility assessments, budgets, and timeline recommendations for incoming creative concepts and new event requests.Vendor & Partner ManagementIdentify, source, and vet vendors, venues, production companies, and independent contractors; manage competitive bid processes and maintain an active vendor roster.Negotiate fees, contracts, and terms with all event partners; ensure agreements are executed in a timely manner and within budget parameters.Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors throughout the project lifecycle; lead regular check-ins and status meetings to ensure deliverables are on track.Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of all event-related invoices.Reporting & RecapsManage and maintain the internal events content library, including photography, video recaps, and production documentation.Brief content and creative teams in advance of events to ensure photo and video capture aligns with brand standards and post-event usage needs.Compile post-event reports including attendance metrics, budget recaps, press coverage, and key learnings for leadership.Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as the internal liaison between the events function and key departments including Marketing, Retail, PR, Content, Visual Merchandising, and Creative.Collaborate with the Senior Director of Marketing & Events to develop an annual events strategy and calendar aligned with brand priorities and commercial moments.Communicate proactively with leadership on project status, risks, and decisions that require escalation.REQUIREMENTSExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.5+ years of professional experience producing live events, brand activations, and/or immersive installations, ideally within fashion, luxury, entertainment, or lifestyle.Experience working within a brand environment, in-house at a fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment company.Demonstrated experience managing events with complex logistics, multiple vendors, and cross-functional teams.Established vendor, production company, and venue relationships in key markets (New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris).Proven ability to build and manage event budgets of varying scale, with experience in budget reconciliation and AP processes.SkillsStrong technical production knowledge: staging, AV, lighting, fabrication, permitting, venue operations.Exceptional organizational skills and extreme attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders and briefing creative teams.Proficiency in G-Suite.Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including evenings and weekends as events require.WHO YOU AREOwnership-Driven. A seasoned event producer who takes ownership from concept to close — you are as comfortable in a planning session as you are on a production floor.Proactive & Resourceful. You thrive in fast-moving environments and don't need a lot of hand-holding to get things done. You anticipate needs before they're voiced.Exceptional Communicator. You communicate clearly, directly, and professionally across all levels — from vendors to senior leadership.Creative yet Detail-Oriented. You think creatively about how events can elevate a brand, but you're equally rigorous about the operational details that make them work.Collaborative & Relationship-Oriented. You build strong relationships with vendors, internal partners, and talent — and you know how to navigate complexity with diplomacy.Brand-Aligned. You are aligned with Kith's brand values and bring a genuine passion for culture, fashion, and community to everything you do.Travel-Ready. You are flexible, adaptable, and energized by the demands of a role.WHO WE AREEstablished in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.