Event Production Manager

KISMET EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN LLC

Event Production Manager

Anaheim, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview

    As our Event Production Manager, you’ll take the lead once a client signs on, working in close coordination with our Designers and Sales team. You’ll oversee the full scope of event execution—from pulling inventory to managing contractors and setup teams—all while keeping the client’s vision and Kismet’s standard of excellence front and center. You’ll lead a team of 3–12 people and ensure every detail is accounted for.

    This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:

    Has hands-on experience managing wedding and social event installations

    Knows how to communicate with designers, florists, contractors, setup and breakdown teams

    Can walk into a venue and instantly understand logistics and load-in strategy

    Thrives on structure, detail, and elevating the guest experience

    Excellent communication skills, work under pressure and problem solve on the spot

    Position Details

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM, with required weekend availability (most events are on weekends)

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead the production and execution of weddings and special events

    Manage and schedule event and warehouse teams

    Communicate closely with Designers to ensure their vision is executed as planned

    Ensure event inventory is packed, organized, and in pristine condition

    Oversee floral installation, rentals, load-in/load-out logistics, and setup

    Stay ahead of trends and contribute to sourcing/purchasing décor and event furnishings

    Schedule team

    Enforce safety and quality control on-site

    Support the overall success and operational excellence of the company

    Requirements

    Minimum 3+ years in wedding or event production—must be able to hit the ground running

    Prior experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment

    Strong knowledge of event design, setup, logistics, and vendor coordination

    Bilingual in English/Spanish is a strong plus

    Comfortable lifting 50 lbs and doing physically demanding work during installs

    Clean driving record + reliable transportation

    Experience with box truck loading/unloading preferred

    Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

    Who You’ll Work With

    You’ll report directly to the Owner and Head Designer and collaborate with our in-house team office team, sales team and Warehouse Leads.