Event Manager

IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We're looking for a proactive and highly resourceful Events Manager to lead the charge on our retail and consumer events within the LA market. You will be the local face of the agency, driving culture-led experiences for major brands like adidas.

If you are a confident "doer" who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of the LA scene, we want to hear from you.

What you'll get from us

• A chance to develop your career within an award-winning, people-first creative agency

• Member of the Institute of Practitioners for Advertising

• A values-led culture where curiosity, courage, and commitment are at our core

• The opportunity to lead projects across live events, retail activations, and culture-led brand experiences

• A collaborative environment with remote flexibility, supported by specialized teams in NYC

• Global office locations

The role

As our LA Events Manager, you will report to the Head of Brand Experience & Partnerships, NAM. You will lead all aspects of event management from initial briefing through to execution, acting as a key consultant during the creative process to ensure ideas are feasible and on-budget. You will be the primary local contact for our LA-based clients, providing onsite oversight and ensuring every experience is delivered to the highest standard.

What you'll be doing

• Managing ongoing retail and consumer events in LA, including local installs, photoshoots, and site audits

• Leading event management from briefing to execution, taking full ownership of project timelines and budgets

• Providing close consultancy during the creative process to ensure ideas are feasible within timeline and budget

• Managing communications with print production suppliers to quote and produce gifting elements and print collateral

• Identifying potential partners and localized insights in LA that align with our clients and their brand goals

• Analyzing each event to note learnings and working with the Client Services team to implement process optimizations

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of relevant experience at a marketing or events agency

• Seasoned expertise in project management, budget management, and event execution

• Strong understanding of the LA market with existing brand and supplier relationships in the area

• Experience managing both intimate and large-scale consumer events

• Excellent communicator with the ability to provide clear direction and plan ahead for staffing and safety protocols

• Ability to work well under pressure and provide creative solutions for onsite pivots or challenges

Salary
$80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Our values at IMA
We're curious. We challenge. We commit.
These principles shape how we work - with each other, with clients, and with the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer
IMA US is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Sabbath observance or religion practices, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, hairstyles associated with race, prior arrest or conviction record; predisposing genetic characteristics; pregnancy-related conditions. or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If this Events Manager role sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Department Retail Experience Locations Los Angeles Remote status Hybrid