Responsibilities

• Lead project-level execution based on the division goals and service standards defined by the Event Division Manager.
• Manage budget and cost control for assigned projects, ensuring financial efficiency.
• Utilize existing department workflows and guidelines, providing proactive suggestions for improvement as needed.
• Oversee staffing plans and vendor rosters to ensure scalability for peak event seasons.
• Provide operational direction and growth support to project team members (producers and coordinators).
• Represent the division in client presentations and inter-departmental planning meetings.
• Translate client objectives into strategic event plans that maximize fan engagement and brand impact.
• Lead creative concept development for panels, booths, premieres, and launch events.
• Supervise the creation of proposals, budget estimates, and project timelines.
• Align event strategy with PR and digital campaigns to ensure seamless cross-channel integration.

Requirements

• Proven experience in planning, producing, and managing panels and booths at convention events.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. event logistics, vendor management, permit processes, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated track record of leading execution and coordinating multiple stakeholders to deliver successful events.
• Strong financial sense with experience in project-based budget management and cost control.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong client-service mindset.
• Business-level English fluency (Required); Japanese proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by projects.

Preferred

• Eagerness to build and expand a growing division within an international agency.
• A strong passion for anime, games, film, and pop culture.
• Ability to remain calm under high pressure and lead a team effectively.
• A balance of leadership and flexible problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to work smoothly across U.S., Japanese, and international teams.
• High creative thinking ability to conceptualize attention-grabbing events.
• Experience in stage production, spatial design, or video production is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Hybrid Work Model