Director of Events

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of client-facing and brand-building events, from brief creation and timeline development through to on-site execution and post-event closure.
• Develop strategic event frameworks that support revenue generation, client acquisition, brand discovery, and retail activation across all channels.
• Build project plans and timelines for each initiative, managing stakeholders, deliverables, and resources across functions and regions.
• Serve as the key decision-maker for all event planning and vendor partnerships, managing high-end luxury resources and negotiating with external partners.
• Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with global marketing, creative, and press teams to ensure brand consistency and asset alignment.
• Partner locally with Retail, Merchandising, Made to Measure, and Clientelling teams to ensure events reflect business needs and client strategy.
• Lead all creative ideation, budgeting, production, vendor sourcing, and agency management, overseeing operational logistics and critical path.
• Own and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maximizing impact, and contribute to forecast planning and revenue reporting.
• Establish KPIs and evaluate event ROI, tracking performance metrics and qualitative feedback for continuous optimization.
• Draft all communications related to events, including briefs, summaries, invitations, and recaps, demonstrating strong brand voice.
• Oversee contractors as required; provide mentorship, structure, and accountability.
• Provide on-site leadership at events and support global initiatives including client travel, fashion shows, and key brand moments.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks by documenting and executing related controls.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in luxury event management, with success leading complex, high-end client activations.
• Skilled in budgeting, project management, luxury vendor sourcing, and working independently with global stakeholders.
• Highly organized and proactive, with excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to own projects end-to-end in fast-paced, high-touch environments.
• Confident in navigating internal teams and external luxury clients and partners.
• Seasoned international traveler, available to support regional teams and accompany client trips.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting global fashion shows and brand experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury event management and client activations.
• Proficiency in budgeting, project management, and vendor sourcing.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual gross salary range: $140,000-$145,000.
• Hybrid work model (4 days in office required).
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and commuter benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays, with accrual based on tenure and role.
• Travel component accounting for 40%-50% of the role depending on season and events calendar.