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The Company
Our Client is an international experiential agency and they are looking for a Event Director to join their team in a FT capacity. The agency specialises in high end experiences for a wide range of high end clients.

The Role
The Event Director oversees from end to end, a variety of experiential activations and events. These experiences will cover a diverse portfolio across activations, popups, product launches, awards and galas, VIP/celebrity special events, and film premieres. Role is New York based.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating all aspects of events from concept through to brief, ideation, design, fabrication and event delivery 
• Overseeing the management of all on-site logistics for events 
• Client relationship management and communications 
• Managing project timelines, production schedules, critical paths, run sheets and supplier contracts
• Manage all event registrations, guest lists and VIP invitations and requirements for attendees
• Managing project budgets and reporting to ensure financial profitability and value for clients 
• Support the contract management and manage suppliers including venues, audio visual, catering and transportation providers
• Providing the highest support to clients at all times
• Participating in the creative ideation process to brainstorm concepts and develop and ideate designs and themes
• Conduct site inspections  
• Serve as the point of contact for event attendees and answer any queries
• Reports to Head of Events.

This Job is Ideal for Someone who has

• 7+ years experience working as a Event Manager/Director/Producer within an agency environment
• Experience working within the experiential, event production or special events industries highly preferred
• Demonstrated supplier and project management skills 
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, time management and problem solving skills 
• Excellent client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
• Excellent creative sense for design, visual, sound, and theatricality
• Passion for and deep knowledge and understanding of the events, film and entertainment industries
• Experience managing and writing Client briefs
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills 
• Passion for events and an eagerness to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills 
• Able to work autonomously and in a team
• Staff management experience
• Flexible, dependable, detail orientated, innovative, motivated and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional events 
• The Candidate must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed; as well as participate in overnight travel for events
• Local and interstate travel may be required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 + benefits annually, dependent on experience. The salary is based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, job-related qualifications, complexity of the role, market considerations, geographic location and region, and budgetary considerations. This is the anticipated base salary component of the total compensation package, which may include additional company benefits such as bonuses, commission, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All Candidates applying for this job must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About KIN + CO.
FIND YOUR EVENT TRIBE. KIN + CO. is a boutique event recruitment agency, focused on engaging top events talent for our Clients across the industry.

We undertake all recruitment activities in accordance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws at the Federal and State level. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, marital status, sex, ancestry, age, disability/handicap, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

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