Event Manager
IMA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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.
Apply now 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.
Informed by human behaviour. Fuelled by creativity. Connected by data, media and digital. We are IMA.
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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.
Apply now 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.
Informed by human behaviour. Fuelled by creativity. Connected by data, media and digital. We are IMA.
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