Events Project Director

If you have a creative mind, are passionate about the experiential event industry, and want to work on projects in the world of luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle, this is your chance.

As an Events Project Director, you will take overall ownership of assigned projects from initial client briefing and conceptualisation through planning, production, activation, execution and post-event review. You will lead client relationships, provide strategic and creative direction, manage project budgets and timelines, and work closely with internal design and production teams, vendors and other external partners to deliver high-quality experiences.

You should be commercially aware, resourceful and confident in pushing the envelope, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and consumer sectors.

BENEFITS

• Good remuneration package including quarterly project-based incentives
• Annual Dental, Optical, Medical and Hospital & Surgical Insurance Entitlements
• 2-days Work-from-Home arrangements per month (bi-weekly)
• Meal allowance for overtime work, during event set-up and event operations
• Fitness and wellness monthly allowance
• Off-in-lieu provided for work on weekends and public holidays
• Good opportunities to work on overseas projects for wider exposure

SCOPE OF WORK

• Client Liaison and Servicing: Lead client relationships as a senior point of contact, understand business and project objectives, and ensure a high level of service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Leadership: Take overall ownership of projects from initial briefing and concept development through planning, production, event execution and post-event review, to ensure quality, timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Creative & Concept Development: Provide strategic and creative input into event concepts, experiences, spatial direction and storytelling, working closely with the design and creative teams to develop compelling proposals that meet client objectives.
• Proposal & Pitch Management: Lead the development of creative proposals, presentations, project scopes and quotations; guide the team in translating client briefs into clear, commercially viable and visually compelling solutions.
• Commercial & Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, quotations, costing, procurement and cost control. Monitor project profitability and ensure resources are managed effectively without compromising quality.
• Event Planning & Operations: Direct detailed project planning, logistics, production requirements, venue coordination, schedules, manpower and on-site operations to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of live events, exhibitions, pop-ups and activations.
• Vendor Management: Lead the sourcing, briefing, negotiation and management of venues, production suppliers, fabricators, entertainment providers and other external partners, ensuring quality, value, reliability and timely delivery.
• Internal Collaboration: Provide clear direction and coordinate closely with the Events, Production, Design and other internal teams, ensuring all departments are aligned on project objectives, deliverables, responsibilities and timelines.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor and develop project team members; allocate resources effectively, provide guidance on project strategy and execution, and maintain high standards of accountability and performance.
• Post-Event Review: Evaluate project outcomes, client feedback and commercial performance; & prepare post-event reports.

CRITERIA

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in events production, project management and / or event management, with relevant leadership experience preferred.
• Strong track record in delivering large-scale or high-profile projects within luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, corporate events or exhibitions.
• Strong client management and account servicing capabilities, with the confidence to manage senior stakeholders and build long-term client relationships.
• Strategic thinker who is commercially aware, resourceful and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong understanding of event production, operations, logistics, technical requirements, venue management and on-site execution.
• Up to date with luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and consumer trends, with the ability to translate trends and insights into relevant event experiences.
• Ability to develop and oversee visually compelling, well-structured and commercially sound proposals and presentations.
• Familiar with AI tools and platforms, with practical application in creative, research, planning or project management workflows.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage tight timelines.
• A strong command of English is a must, and a working knowledge of Chinese is preferred but not essential (occasionally to liaise with Chinese speaking clients and associates); &
• A good sense of wit and humour will make a difference!