Freelance Event Producer (Luxury / Interiors / Design Focus)
Location: New York City (onsite required)
Commitment: Part-time (approx. 10 hours/week)
Rate: $65–$75/hour
Key Dates: Must be fully available the week of September 14–18, 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Freelance Event Producer to support the development and execution of high-touch, design-forward events for a luxury home and lifestyle brand. This role is ideal for someone with a refined aesthetic sensibility and a deep understanding of the fashion, interiors, and design space.
The ideal candidate has a strong eye for interiors, textiles, lighting, and luxury brand presentation, and can seamlessly balance creative vision with operational execution. You will play a critical role in shaping immersive brand experiences that resonate with a fashion and home design audience.
This role will also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including internal stakeholders and global teams (including China-based partners), to ensure alignment on creative direction and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Concepting & Strategy
- Conceptualize engaging, innovative event experiences tailored to a fashion and home design audience
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to evolve strategic event direction and creative concepts
- Translate brand identity into immersive, design-forward environments
Vendor & Production Management
- Source and manage NYC-based vendors and production partners, including:
- Fabricators, stylists, and showrooms
- AV, lighting, floral, and catering teams
- Photographers and venue partners
- Leverage strong local network across art, fashion, and home décor spaces
Event Planning & Execution
- Build and manage:
- Detailed production timelines
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Run of show
- On-site staffing plans
- Collaborate with decor and installation teams to execute immersive physical environments
- Oversee coordination across:
- Décor, lighting, AV, signage
- Catering and guest experience
- Check-in, photography, and guest flow
Onsite Leadership
- Lead day-of execution, ensuring seamless delivery of all event elements
- Troubleshoot in real-time and manage vendor coordination onsite
- Maintain high standards of polish and brand presentation under pressure
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Lead client meetings and present event concepts, updates, and recaps
- Ensure clear communication across internal teams and external partners
- Support alignment with global initiatives and cross-market considerations
Qualifications
- Based in New York City with strong local vendor relationships
- Proven experience producing luxury, high-touch brand events
- Background in fashion, interiors, home décor, design, or lifestyle sectors
- Strong creative eye paired with exceptional production discipline
- Experience managing budgets and delivering within defined parameters
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Experience working across international teams or markets (China exposure a plus)
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Mandarin language skills preferred but not required
Ideal Profile
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
- Elevated aesthetic sensibility with a passion for design and storytelling
- Calm under pressure with strong on-site leadership presence
- Deep understanding of brand experience and guest journey
