Director, Brand Events & Experiential

Carlsbad, CA (On-site)

$165K/yr – $195K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global experiential marketing for Vuori by leading immersive brand activations.

  • Own end-to-end experiential strategy and a global activation roadmap.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in experiential, partnership, or brand activation roles.
  • Standout: Leading large-scale events, agencies, and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the global strategy for experiential and activation programs that bring the Vuori lifestyle to life and strengthen community connection
  • Develop and execute a global experiential roadmap that builds brand love, drives engagement, and supports long-term growth
  • Design, launch, and optimize large-scale immersive brand experiences across live events, retail environments, and consumer-facing platforms
  • Support product launches and seasonal campaigns through innovative, experiential storytelling
  • Create scalable event platforms and activation playbooks to ensure consistent execution across markets
  • Identify new partnerships, cultural opportunities, and experiential innovations that keep Vuori at the forefront of brand engagement
  • Manage large-scale, brand-led marketing events, flagship activations, and major store openings
  • Partner with the Retail Community team to align elevated brand moments with local, grassroots programming
  • Define and lead experiential moments that are national, global, or culturally significant in scale
  • Collaborate with Retail and Community leadership to establish activation models that distinguish brand-led versus community-led experiences

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, partnership marketing, influencer marketing, or brand activation roles
  • Proven success designing and executing high-impact events, retail activations, and influencer-driven experiences
  • Strong understanding of influencer ecosystems, social culture, creator partnerships, and emerging content formats
  • Experience managing agencies, production partners, and external vendors
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-channel initiatives from concept through execution
  • Strong cross-functional communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable navigating regulatory and compliance considerations related to event production and logistics

Preferred

  • Experience working within sports, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer brands preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
  • P aid Time Off
  • Wellness & Fitness benefits

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