Event Producer (Brand Activations) (all genders) - Zalando Fashion Studios

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Creative Production

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The creative production team at Zalando Studios is where creative ideas come to life! We produce campaigns for the brands represented on Zalando, in close collaboration with our talented in-house Ideation team and Post Production team. As an Event Producer, you ensure smooth day-to-day operations in events and branded activations small to large. You work closely with Account Managers, Art Directors, external production companies and freelance talents to bring live events, activations, and immersive experiences to life for our high profile brand clients


WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • You manage & will be accountable for medium to large sized budgets and have a high impact on the final result of events and activations where you consult on feasibility and manage expectations.

  • You apply a professional level of experience from the event production industry to consult internal stakeholders in regards to bringing their ideas to life.

  • You autonomously execute your own projects and foresee obstacles, all while challenging existing ways of working, evaluate and improve existing solutions, and remove pain points. Essentially, you bring new ideas to ways of working and improve how things are done.

  • You handle a network of internal/external stakeholders and show an active direction in their projects. You have informational exchanges and lead negotiations. You actively build and grow a network of talents, artists and suppliers.

  • You keep up with technical trends, such as the latest AI and automation tools to best guide your internal and external stakeholders.

  • You drive development on a strategic/operational level and independently provide/develop standard solutions for single - and multidimensional problems/goals (operational, financial, people).

  • Maintain organized administrative systems for bids, invoicing, contracts, and other production documentation. Ensure clear, proactive communication to manage stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire campaign production process.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in creative commercial content and event production, ideally in a creative/advertising agency.

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in film, communication, or a similar field.

  • You're an expert at managing the entire production process, from initial concept and budget creation to on-site execution and wrap.

  • You are adaptable and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality results across the 360 marketing landscape.

  • You excel at creating and sticking to detailed timelines and budgets.

  • You have a robust network of production partners and proven experience sourcing and negotiating with a wide range of vendors.

  • You are a solution-oriented, hands-on producer with a positive "can-do" attitude who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.

  • You have strong negotiation skills and are familiar with legal agreements and contracts, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - German is a bonus.

We're looking for someone with a full hands-on mentality who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. You should have a background in an advertising agency or event management and be ready to bring your in-depth expertise and a robust network of production partners to our team. You’re someone who embraces scalable solutions and understands how to navigate the 360 marketing landscape to deliver across every channel.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.


do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

Recruiter

Vicky Laughland

vicky.laughland@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 52 million active customers in 26 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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