Senior Event Producer (all genders)

<p><b>THE ROLE &amp; THE TEAM</b></p><p></p><p><span>At Zalando Studios, the Creative Production team is where bold ideas come to life! We create campaign moments for the brands featured on Zalando, working closely with our talented in-house Ideation team and Post Production teams. As a<b> </b></span><b>Senior<span> </span>Event Producer</b><span>, you will lead the production of our largest events and branded activations. Partnering with Account Managers, Art Directors, external production companies and freelance talents, you will bring </span>live events, activations, and immersive brand experiences<span> to life for our high-profile clients.</span></p><p></p><p><span><b>Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) </b></span></p><p><br/><br/><b>WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p><span>Support the development of new event formats, production approaches, technologies, and solutions to elevate Zalando’s brand experiences.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Help shape our overall event and activation strategy by contributing to the framework that guides our approach to branded events. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Manage and take full accountability for medium- to large-scale budgets, ensuring feasibility, aligned expectations, and excellent final results. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Apply deep event-production expertise to advise internal teams on how to best bring their creative ideas to life. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead your own projects with autonomy, anticipating challenges, improving workflows, optimizing existing processes, and introducing new ways of working. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Build and manage a dynamic network of internal and external stakeholders, driving clear direction, facilitating information flow, and leading negotiations. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools, to better guide partners and stakeholders. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Drive strategic and operational development, creating standard solutions for complex operational, financial, and people-related challenges. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Maintain organized systems for bids, invoicing, contracts, and all production documentation, while ensuring transparent, proactive communication throughout the full production lifecycle. </span></p></li></ul><p><br/><br/> </p><p><b>WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p><span>You bring <b>7 years of experience</b> in event and activation production, ideally within a creative or advertising agency, producing creative commercial content and events. </span></p></li><li><p><span>You hold a <b>bachelor's degree in film, communication, or a related field.</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>You're an expert in end-to-end production, from concepting and budgeting through on-site execution and wrap.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work across the full 360 marketing ecosystem. </span></p></li><li><p><span>You excel at building detailed budgets and timelines - and sticking to them. </span></p></li><li><p><span>You have a strong network of production partners and extensive experience sourcing and negotiating with diverse vendors. </span></p></li><li><p><span>You are a hands-on, solutions-driven producer with a positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to challenge established ways of working. </span></p></li><li><p><span>You have strong negotiation skills, familiarity with contracts, legal agreements, permitting, and excellent written and verbal English communication skills (German is a plus). </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>We're looking for someone who brings a fully hands-on approach and isn't afraid to push boundaries. With a deep background in production or event management, you’ll contribute deep expertise and a robust network of partners. You’ll understand scalable solutions and know how to navigate the 360-degree marketing landscape to deliver outstanding results across all channels. </span></p><p><br/> </p><p><b>OUR OFFER</b></p><p></p><p><span>Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Employee shares program</span></p></li><li><p><span>40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners</span></p></li><li><p><span>2 paid volunteering days a year</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year</span></p></li><li><p><span>27 days of vacation a year to start</span></p></li><li><p><span>Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Family services, including counseling and support</span></p></li><li><p><span>Heal