Experiential Marketing Lead: Events & Brand Experiences

Etched.ai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision packages

Housing subsidy up to $2,500/month

Relocation support for San Jose

Wellness benefits

Daily lunch and dinner

Unlimited compute budget

Job summary

Etched.ai seeks a senior events leader to build and own the company’s identity in the physical world. You will drive events from concept to execution—conferences, product launch keynotes, recruiting labs, investor events, and partner experiences.

You will partner closely with the founders and other creatives to craft exceptional experiences with impeccable taste and attention to detail. You’ll manage budgets, production, logistics, vendors, and measurement, and you’ll travel occasionally to

Qualifications

• Have experience in events, experiential marketing, recruiting events, or event production.
• Have impeccable taste and a portfolio of thoughtful, highly polished experiences.
• Bring extraordinary attention to detail and remain composed when plans change.
• Have managed varied event formats and audiences, from intimate executive dinners to large conferences.
• Can balance creative ambition with budget discipline and operational precision.
• Are comfortable working directly with executives, engineers, recruiters, agencies, and external partners.
• Are willing to be occasionally travel.

Responsibilities

• Cohosted events with investors: Lead event planning and logistics for events we cohost with our investors for top talent.
• Product launch keynotes: Build our flagship annual event, unveiling new technology through compelling storytelling, polished presentations, and live demonstrations.
• Company recruiting events: Lead event planning and logistics for open labs and large recruiting events, in partnership with the recruiting team.
• Conferences and public events: Define Etched’s brand presence at keystone industry conferences and events.
• Internal company events: Plan and execute offsites, town halls, quarterly full-team gatherings, and major celebrations such as boat parties and holiday parties.
• Guest speakers: Organize speaker events, including scheduling, logistics, and the attendee experience.

Skills

Event planning

Experiential marketing

Recruiting events

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Executive collaboration

Job description

Etched.ai seeks a senior events leader to build and own the company’s identity in the physical world. You will drive events from concept to execution—conferences, product launch keynotes, recruiting labs, investor events, and partner experiences.

You will partner closely with the founders and other creatives to craft exceptional experiences with impeccable taste and attention to detail. You’ll manage budgets, production, logistics, vendors, and measurement, and you’ll travel occasionally to