5+ years producing live events, brand activations, or immersive installations, preferably in fashion or lifestyle.
Experience in-house at a fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment company.
Proven track record managing complex logistics and cross-functional teams.
Established relationships with vendors and venues in key markets like NYC, LA, London, and Paris.
Ability to build and manage event budgets, including reconciliation.
Responsibilities
Lead production of brand events and experiential activations from start to finish.
Manage on-site logistics, vendor coordination, and problem-solving during events.
Develop detailed production schedules and post-event recaps for each activation.
Oversee international events, providing support and guidelines to local teams.
Own project management for events, ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
Create and distribute comprehensive project briefs to relevant teams.
Identify and negotiate with vendors, ensuring timely execution of agreements.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Generous paid time off policy.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Employee discounts on Kith products.
Dynamic and creative work environment.
Full Job Description
Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Status: Full-time / 100% on-site
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annually
Position 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Production & Execution
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.
Project Management & Budget
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.
Vendor & Partner Management
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.
Reporting & Recaps
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 Collaboration
Act 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Bachelor'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.
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 ARE
Ownership-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.
