Event Manager

Event Manager (Experiential & Premium Brand Activations)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract/ Part-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of experiential pop-ups, brand activations, and premium events for luxury and lifestyle brands.

The ideal candidate has strong experience managing high-end brand experiences, working closely with clients, designers, and production vendors to deliver visually impactful and seamless events.

Event managers are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events from concept to completion, including logistics, budgeting, and vendor management to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of experiential events, brand activations, and pop-ups

Work closely with clients, creative teams, designers, and production vendors

Translate brand concepts into premium experiential environments

Manage event timelines, budgets, and production schedules

Source and manage vendors including fabrication, lighting, AV, staging, and installation

Oversee on-site setup, rehearsals, event operations, and teardown

Ensure all events are delivered at luxury brand standards and production quality

Anticipate issues and troubleshoot on-site to ensure seamless event delivery

Manage junior team members and coordinate cross-functional teams

Maintain strong vendor relationships in KL and Southeast Asia

Requirements

5+ years experience in event management or experiential marketing

Candidates with experience working with luxury, beauty, automotive, fashion, or premium lifestyle brands will be prioritized. E.g.: experiential pop-ups, brand experience activations, media/influencer events, experiential installations

Proven experience managing luxury / premium brand activations or retail pop-ups

Background in experiential agencies, creative agencies, or event production houses

Strong understanding of event fabrication, build-up, and production workflows

Excellent project management and multitasking ability

Strong communication skills and ability to manage clients directly

Comfortable working under tight timelines and high-pressure environments

Good network of event vendors and production suppliers in Kuala Lumpur

Interested applicants, please email your

• resume
• Events portfolio (showcasing relevant experiential events and pop-ups mentioned above)
• Earliest availability
• Expected salary to [Confidential Information]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.