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KISMET EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN LLC

Event Production Manager

KISMET EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN LLC, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808

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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.

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