Production Event Lead: Local Activations & Design

Cypress HCM; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking a Production Event Specialist to lead local, quick-turn events and activations on-site. You will craft concepts, manage vendors, and ensure on-brand execution from inception to installation, while coordinating approvals and maintaining timelines.

The role requires a strong eye for design, IP awareness, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Some evening and weekend work is expected as events require.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in short-turnaround event production or experiential marketing.
• Proven ability to develop concepts from ideation to execution with a strong portfolio.
• Strong eye for design, spatial design, and guest experience principles.
• Experience managing vendor relationships end-to-end, from sourcing to on-site execution.
• Experience building budgets, P&Ls, and cost estimates; IP-sensitive environments familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts for local events and activations aligned with IP and campaigns.
• Coordinate approvals, assets, and ideation with central teams and on-site staff.
• Create and maintain project decks with design elements and production specs.
• Provide design direction to vendors and partners to meet standards.
• Oversee on-site installs, load-ins, and post-event recaps.
• Identify, vet, onboard and manage vendors; maintain timelines and milestones.
• Communicate budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and SOWs; track variances.

Skills

Event production

Vendor management

Budgeting & P&L

IP compliance

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Cypress HCM is seeking a Production Event Specialist to lead local, quick-turn events and activations on-site. You will craft concepts, manage vendors, and ensure on-brand execution from inception to installation, while coordinating approvals and maintaining timelines.

The role requires a strong eye for design, IP awareness, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Some evening and weekend work is expected as events require.