ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, The Infatuation, Stripe, and OpenAI, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what’s it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.

The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.

We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.

We are considering candidates for any of our office locations: New York, San Francisco (Mill Valley), and Los Angeles.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Vice President, Design is a senior creative leader responsible for elevating OBE’s design excellence, shepherding all design disciplines, and overseeing the development and delivery of world-class experiential, spatial, and integrated design work. Reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer, the Vice President, Design leads a multidisciplinary team of designers, including 3D/environmental specialists, graphic and UX/UI designers, and visual storytellers to craft immersive, culturally relevant brand experiences that compete at the level of top design agencies. 

As both a visionary and operational leader, this individual ensures the design function is both innovative and strategically grounded. They bring deep expertise in environmental + 3D design, creative technology and interactive experience integration, and design execution (including fabrication, technical requirements, compliance best practices, etc.). They also have a proven ability to lead large, high-performing creative teams, and an extensive network of freelance and specialist talent nationwide. The Vice President, Design strengthens our design brand, inspires creative ambition across the organization, and ensures every project reflects extraordinary craft, clarity, and cultural insight. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design Leadership & Strategic Direction 

• Lead the overall vision, quality, and execution of OBE’s Design function, overseeing outputs across integrated design disciplines (spatial/environmental, graphic, interactive, digital, etc.) 

• Ignite imagination and push design limits by delivering and inspiring best-in-class experiential design. 

• Champion innovation, pushing design boundaries while maintaining brand integrity and strategic alignment. 

• Set and implement short- and long-term design goals aligned with agency growth and CCO’s creative strategy. 

• Proactively track and apply design trends + thinking to maintain a cutting-edge, future-focused creative offering for OBE. 

• Oversee conceptual and visual direction for high-profile projects, ensuring all design work meets the highest standards of craft and creativity. 

• Lead select client projects, gaining client trust, selling in industry-defining design, and translating client objectives into strategic design solutions that elevate brand impact. 

Team Management & Department Leadership 

• Lead, mentor, and/or manage a design team of 10+ designers—fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, curiosity, and growth. 

• Articulate clear career paths and provide development plans plus ongoing feedback to strengthen team capability, growth, and morale. 

• Work with CCO and Creative Leadership to drive and develop department programming, including content for Creative Department Meetings and/or Design-specific trainings. 

• Contribute to hiring strategy and talent acquisition, helping attract top-tier design talent to OBE. 

• Expand, maintain, and grow OBE’s bench of freelance and specialty designers; work with Creative Operations to activate this network quickly as needed for project demands. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner closely with Creative Directors, Strategy, Production, Technology and Account teams to ensure design thinking is fully integrated across all phases of work. Partner closely with Creative Directors, Strategy, Production, Technology and Account teams to ensure design thinking is fully integrated across all phases of client work. 

• Guide internal and client teams through all stages of design—from initials sketches and mood boards to final renderings and presentations to execution drawings and site maps. 

• Participate in leadership discussions, offering perspective on design innovation, creative process, and organizational growth. 

• Collaborate with Production to realize ambitious design concepts, maintaining design integrity from concept through execution. 

• Develop, direct and inspire compelling design concepts to win new business, including provocative pitch materials, resonant visuals, and clear executive presentations. 

Design Execution & Experiential Innovation 

• Ensure design concepts integrate cultural insight, user experience, visual storytelling, and technical feasibility. 

• Leverage deep understanding of brand experiences, environmental branding, creative technology and design execution to vet and integrate top vendors in partnership with Production.  

• Leverage expertise to balance creative ambition with practical feasibility, fostering an agile mindset across teams to deliver bold design on time and on budget. 

• Elevate and evolve design execution through quality assurance and control (materials evaluation, fabrication process audit, etc.), inspiring executional excellence and ensuring accuracy, craftsmanship, and on-brief delivery. 

• Oversee and/or lead on-site installation to maintain design excellence through delivery. 

Operational Excellence 

• Develop and refine design workflows, templates, tools, and standards to improve quality, efficiency, and cross-team collaboration. 

• Work with 2D design team lead to oversee software, hardware, and platform needs for the design team; advocate for new tools that strengthen creative output. 

• Review project budgets, timelines, hours assessments and SOWs to ensure design scopes appropriately outlined and budgeted, setting teams up for operational excellence and profitability. 

• As part of Creative Leadership, oversee team resourcing, staffing, and utilization, ensuring optimal balance of talent, workload, and quality. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Experience 

• 10+ years of design experience in experiential, environmental, architectural, or multidisciplinary creative roles. 

• 4+ years leading design / creative teams or running a design function within an agency, event production company or creative studio. 

• Proven experience managing a team designers / creatives or successfully running an agency/design studio. 

• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional experiential design work, architectural / 3D design expertise, integrated strategic thinking, compelling spatial storytelling and environmental branding, and thoughtful technology integration. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Design, Environmental Design, Creative Direction, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). 

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Mastery across key design disciplines including spatial/environmental design, 3D and architectural conception, experiential design, and visual storytelling. 

• Expertise in 3D design with advanced proficiency in modeling and rendering software (e.g. SketchUp, Rhino, Vray, Unreal Engine) and Adobe Creative Suite. 

• Passion for and familiarity with interactive experience design and implementation. 

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, production workflows, and feasibility considerations for brand experiences. 

• Ability to synthesize complex client needs into strategic, actionable design directions. 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to persuade, inspire, and guide both internal teams and clients. 

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creatively demanding environment. 

• Deep network of freelance creative resources, including 2D & 3D designers, production artists, CAD designers, creative technologists, content creators, lighting designers, art directors and stylists. 

Other Qualities and Skills 

• Inspirational leader who motivates teams through clarity, empathy, and creative ambition. 

• High energy, adaptable, and thrives in evolving, entrepreneurial environments. 

• Strong problem-solving capabilities with calm, grounded decision-making. 

• Naturally curious, culturally aware, and committed to pushing design excellence. 

• Hybrid in-office requirement: Must be based in and work from NYC, LA, or SF. 
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed 

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL 

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, The Infatuation, Stripe, and OpenAI, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what’s it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.

The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.   

We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.  

The Summer Internship Program 

OBE Summer Interns will learn the experiential marketing industry by supporting a team on one or more of the following tracks: 

• Account - Account interns will assist in overseeing simultaneous projects, furthering creative ideas, supporting client meetings, developing timelines, agendas and budgets, digging into brand and event research, fostering relationships with clients, and office management. 

• Creative Design Intern (2D) - Design interns will sharpen their graphic and visual design skills by crafting assets for brand activations, new business proposals, event recaps, and OBE internal communications. Working alongside our Creative and cross-functional teams, they'll translate concepts into compelling visual stories across print, digital, and on-site formats. 

• Environmental Design Intern (3D) - Environmental Design interns will develop spatial thinking and 3D skills by contributing to the design of physical brand experiences, from concept sketches and renderings to on-site fabrication and installation. Working closely with our Creative and cross-functional teams, they'll see how an idea moves from a screen into a physical space. 

• Production - Production interns will assist in researching vendors, venues and production strategies, assisting to confirm budget related details, assisting with event setup and teardown, managing inventory. 

The Mandatories: 

• Eight-week internship from June to August (start/end dates pending college schedule) 

• Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (40 hours/week max) 

• Come into the office 2-3 days per week 

• May require some weekend event work based on interest and availability 

• Positions available in Los Angeles and New York 

The Offering: 

1. Paid compensation. 

1. Real client work. 

1. Face-time with the exec team. 

1. The chance to learn from some talented people. 

1. BYPTWA (Bring Your Pet To Work Anydays) 

The Expectation: 

1. Stay curious and ask questions. 

1. Work hard. Push yourself beyond your first idea. 

1. Offer up HOW you can help. 

1. Bring energy to every assignment. 

1. Have a blast. 

VIDEO INTERVIEW SEGMENT:  

We want to get to know you better. Create and upload a video of yourself answering the following questions. You don’t have to be featured on camera when providing your responses; get creative & have fun. We’re not expecting a edited motion picture, just be yourself. 

1. Give us three words that describe you.
2. Describe your favorite event experience and why.
3. What brand is your dream client and why?
4. What do you want to get out of this internship experience? You work hard for us.We’ll work hard to help you get where you want to go.
5. What are you excited to bring to our team?
6. Anything else we should know about you?

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, The Infatuation, Stripe, and OpenAI, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what’s it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.

The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.

We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.

*We are currently considering candidates for this role across all our offices: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, with a priority on West Coast candidates

SUMMARY OF POSITION  

The Senior Designer is an integral member of the Creative Department, primarily responsible for the creation of immersive experiences across in-person and digital channels for a range of brands. This consists of driving the design process, integrating with strategists and designers from within the Creative team, and collaborating with internal + external cross-functional teams to ensure client needs are being met with premium design ideas and creative solutions. The Senior Designer will be a critical component in the generation of 360 marketing campaigns, developing art direction and new branding, creating still and motion graphics, driving production art and participating in all aspects of the creative process. 

The hands-on nature of event marketing work requires a willingness to observe, adapt, research, explore, execute, revise, and refine creative elements in a fast-paced environment. The superstar that fills this role will embrace interdisciplinary creative projects, multi-tasks with ease, have an insatiable appetite for design, thrive when working with top-notch brands, and have an excellent attitude that inspires others.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• CONCEPTING: Offer strategic design solutions and create working drawings, storyboards, layouts, mood boards, and mockups to evaluate and present ideas in initial project phases. 

• DESIGN: Generate top notch designs across existing and emerging digital and experiential platforms. Create 2D designs to demonstrate concepts in support of strategies developed for assigned projects. Efficiently manage presentation documents, digital assets, print assets, and all other creative components on assigned projects. 

• PRESENTATION: Develop presentation skills by being involved in both internal and client presentations and conversations. 

• INTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Coordinate with internal teams leading up to and during activations to ensure approved creative materials are delivered on a timely basis, always maintaining consistency and quality. 

• EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Coordinate with outside resources, including vendors, printers, and contractors as needed for completion of the design and build out. Coordinate with freelance or contract creatives, supporting their integration into the team and streamlining design deliverables for client when relevant. 

• PROJECT & TIME MANAGEMENT: Work with cross-functional teams to establish and manage creative deliverable timelines to ensure work is on-time and of high quality. 

• INSPIRE: Seek out inspiration and share insights with internal teams to help educate and inspire. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE   

EDUCATION  

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, UI/ UX design, Product Design, or similar discipline.  

EXPERIENCE  

• 4+ years experience as a designer creating graphic designs, printed assets, environmental branding, and digital assets (websites, banner ads, marketing emails, social media content, apps etc.) 

• Strong portfolio of creative work to demonstrate design for both digital + physical applications. 

• Motion, mobile and/or interactive design skills a plus. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• 2D DESIGN: Expertise in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), proficiency required. Knowledge of print file prep, printing techniques and materials is required. 

• UI/ UX: Experience in design prototyping tools (Adobe XD, Sketch, etc. ) + working knowledge of HTML  and CSS. Knowledge of JavaSCript and other coding languages or software is a plus. 

• MOTION GRAPHICS + VIDEO EDITING: Expertise in After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or similar animation and editing software.  

• SOCIAL MEDIA + INFLUENCER: Understand the ideation, development and deployment of content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. PRESENTATION: Keynote, Powerpoint, Google Docs/Slides, proficiency required. 

• ADMIN: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Dropbox, proficiency required. 

OTHER QUALITIES AND SKILLS  

• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. 

• Articulate design solutions to team members and clients effectively. 

• Translate strategic vision into tangible project design deliverables that meet project needs and garner approvals. 

• Multi-task while coordinating multiple projects + resources. 

• Embody a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. 

• Make smart decisions in accordance with company policies + procedures. 

• Be a team player who collaborates easily + brings creative momentum to projects.  

• High energy and stamina and flexibility in working non-traditional hours as needed (some nights and weekends). 

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time  

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually. This is the pay range OBE believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on level of experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OBE reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance. Also included: Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, PTO, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

On Board Experiential is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, The Infatuation, Stripe, and OpenAI, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what’s it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.

The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.

We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.

*We are currently considering candidates for this role across all our offices: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, with a priority on West Coast candidates

SUMMARY OF POSITION  

The Sr. Designer, Environmental at OBE consistently delivers exceptional design work and can drive creative innovation within a team setting. They have expanded their understanding of multiple disciplines to offer a more holistic creative perspective in their experiential project work. They are experts in time management and regularly demonstrate an ability to project manage creative tasks and deliverables. Additionally, Senior Designers are comfortable with leading and directing other design team members and have developed basic design management skills that help both projects and people be increasingly successful.  They bring passion and purpose to the work and inspire those around them.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• CONCEPTING: Integrate into projects early to offer design strategy, set standards, and guide the project to create excellent outcomes. Create working drawings, storyboards, layouts, mood boards, and mockups to evaluate and present environmental design ideas in initial project phases. 
• DESIGN: Create outstanding 3D (and 2D) designs to demonstrate concepts in support of a human-centered design approach and strategy related to the client, audience and project goals. Efficiently manage presentation decks, digital assets, print assets, and all other creative components on assigned projects to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations. 
• INSPIRE: Seek out inspiration and share insights with internal teams to help educate and inspire what is new and next in environmental design.  
• REFLECT + GROW: Uphold and even strengthen departmental design processes to help streamline, create efficiencies and establish quality control. 
• COMMUNICATION 
  • PRESENTATION: Present research, concepts and designs with polished and professional visual tools and verbal skills both internally, to project teams, and externally to clients. Understand larger company objectives and be an ambassador for the agency and the team. 
  • INTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Coordinate with internal teams leading up to and during activations to ensure approved creative materials are delivered on a timely basis, always maintaining consistency and quality. 
• EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Coordinate with outside resources, including vendors, printers, and contractors as needed for completion of the design and build out. Visit fabrication shops and other partners to ensure quality of final experience elements.  
• MANAGEMENT: 
  • PROJECT & TIME MANAGEMENT: Work with cross-functional teams to establish and manage creative deliverable timelines, ensuring work is on-time and of high quality. 
  • TEAM MANAGEMENT: Develop foundational design management skills by managing internal team members (Junior Designers, Interns, etc.), integrating them into agency processes, teaching them best practices, and offering ongoing critiques and insights. Coordinate with freelance or contract creatives, supporting their integration into the team and streamlining design deliverables for client when relevant. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE   

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, or similar discipline.  
• 4+ years of industry/agency experience in environmental design for experiential, with a focus on creating interactive and functional branded spaces. 
• On-site event management and installation experience a plus.  
• Strong portfolio of creative work, including 2D + 3D designs for both digital + physical applications. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• Exhibits excellent technical design skills and seeks to continually expand creative capabilities through growing expertise in tools + software, production design, concepting and strategic thinking. 
  • 3D + FAB: Skills in Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape or Vray required. Demonstrates an understanding of production practices from print production, to fabrication, to on-site surveying and installation required
  • 2D + PRINT: Expertise in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). Demonstrates understanding of substrates + print techniques, print file prep, proofs, and print standards required. Experience with additional tools like After Effects, Figma, Adobe XD, etc. is a plus. 
  • PRESENTATION: Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc. 
  • ADMIN: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Dropbox, etc. 
  • SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of production practices from print production, to fabrication, to on-site surveying and installation.  
• Has robust understanding of substrates + print techniques, print file prep, proofs, and print standards. 
• Interest in interactive digital experiences and software / processes is a plus (Unreal Engine, Unity, 3D Vista, volumetric capture, etc.)  

OTHER QUALITIES AND SKILLS  

• Possesses excellent organizations, interpersonal, and written communication skills. 
• Articulates design solutions to team members and clients effectively. 
• Translates strategic vision into tangible project design deliverables that meet project needs and garner approvals. 
• Multi-tasks while coordinating multiple projects + resources. 
• Embodies a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. 
• Makes smart decisions in accordance with company policies + procedures. 
• Is a team player who collaborates easily + brings creative momentum to projects.  
• Exhibits high energy, stamina and flexibility in working non-traditional hours as needed (some nights and weekends). 
• Willingness to travel 

Compensation Range: $90,152 - $130,152 annually. This is the pay range OBE believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on level of experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OBE reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance. Also included: Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, PTO, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

On Board Experiential is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC.We work with some of the top brands in the world such as  Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, OpenAI, and Stripe, to name a few. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events for 15 consecutive years. The most important part of our business is our people.

We believe in the power of diversity. We focus on conducting open meetings to facilitate discussions that challenge, inspire, and empower. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Account Manager is an integral part of the Account Team, delivering an exceptional level of service and execution of programs on behalf of our clients. Responsible for generating and expanding our client accounts and relationships, this position requires a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ business needs and a competitive landscape. They provide end to end project management on large scale complex programs, creative and strategic solutions to deliver on program KPIs. This position is accountable for financial and operational performance, managing program budgets and resource utilization. The Senior Account Manager ensures that programs and marketing strategies successfully promote client brands, products, and services in accordance with client initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate thought-leadership with insightful analysis of client objectives to develop innovative solutions that successfully deliver clients’ message and enhance the brand presence.
• Drive all client activations and program activities and ensure that they are planned, developed, staffed, and executed with the utmost professionalism, accountability, and timeliness.
• Develop and manage program SOWs ensuring resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables stay aligned with terms of contract and client commitments.
• Lead weekly internal and external status meetings and deep dives. Manage the proper distribution of all communications and client/account team interface throughout engagement.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of expenses and actual costs for approved program budgets. Update client and obtain client approvals as needed. Reconcile all program expenses in partnership with program Production lead.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and guidance of creative deliverables, ensuring client review and approvals as needed in partnership with program Creative, Production and Digital teams.
• Exceptional project management and critical thinking skills. Thrives in optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the program. · Management and organization of internal and external workstreams:
• Manage internal and external program folders and documentation, ensuring materials are organized, up to date, and accessible to account leads, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Maintain organized internal and client-facing documentation, including folder structures, shared resources, and key program files to support efficient team collaboration.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and/or supervise other account personnel, such as Account Managers, Account Coordinators, Interns, and external teams.
• Drive new business development activities, including identifying new opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Remain current in industry trends.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, marketing, promotions, and events within an advertising, media, marketing or experiential agency.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Account Lead, being primary point of client contact.
• Strong project management capabilities, organization skills, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects in a demanding but highly collaborative environment.
• Experience working with sports clients is strongly desired
• Experience managing IRL experiential activations is required.
• BA/BS in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills with ability to connect with others authentically while equally honoring and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Ability to build trust and respect through coaching, communication, and listening.
• Think creatively, with willingness to extend beyond the unexpected and consistently strive for innovation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present and sell ideas, bring ideas to life through storytelling.
• Excellent ability to proactively identify issues/obstacles and create timely and effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple clients with potentially differing priorities, commitments, and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner both internally and with clients.
• Experience managing program financials and reporting.
• Ability to learn and navigate various office management platforms (inclusive of but not limited to Office 365, Keynote, Google Drive, Smartsheet, Slack, Zoom, etc)

OTHER QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• Natural curiosity—the drive to always be learning and growing, professionally and personally.
• Team-oriented, driven, focused, passionate, and able to stay level-headed under pressure.
• Pro-active and Self-starter who takes the initiative on tasks and is solutions oriented.
• Comfortable with public speaking to both internal and external partners
• High energy and flexibility in working non-traditional hours as needed (some nights and weekends as deadlines dictate).
• Experience working with international teams and multiple time zones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (at least 2 days per week in office) and travel up to 50% of the time (domestically and internationally)

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $125,000 annually. This is the pay range OBE believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the level of experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OBE reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid basic life and personal accident insurance. Also included: Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, PTO, STD/LTD insurance benefits. 
 

On Board Experiential is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. 

ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work out of our homes and physical offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC, or wherever our adventures take us! Our clients include Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, The Infatuation, Stripe, and OpenAI, to name a few. We know, "Cool, cool, but what’s it like to work at OBE?" We thought you'd never ask. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events and well, we couldn't agree more.

The most important part of our business is our people. They are hardworking, brave and make magic happen on the regular. But under each majestic exterior is a human deserving of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we believe in recovery days, happy hours, friendly but competitive fitness challenges and company offsites.

We conduct open meetings to facilitate discussions that heal, inspire, and bring us closer. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives. We don't just want you to be unapologetically you: it's part of the job description.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Account Manager is an integral part of the Account Team, delivering an exceptional level of service and execution of programs on behalf of our clients. Responsible for generating and expanding our client accounts and relationships, this position requires a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ business needs and a competitive landscape. They provide end to end project management on large scale complex programs, creative and strategic solutions to deliver on program KPIs. This position is accountable for financial and operational performance, managing program budgets and resource utilization. The Senior Account Manager ensures that programs and marketing strategies successfully promote client brands, products, and services in accordance with client initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate thought-leadership with insightful analysis of client objectives to develop innovative solutions that successfully deliver clients’ message and enhance the brand presence.
• Drive all client activations and program activities and ensure that they are planned, developed, staffed, and executed with the utmost professionalism, accountability, and timeliness.
• Develop and manage program SOWs ensuring resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables stay aligned with terms of contract and client commitments.
• Lead weekly internal and external status meetings and deep dives. Manage the proper distribution of all communications and client/account team interface throughout engagement.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of expenses and actual costs for approved program budgets. Update client and obtain client approvals as needed. Reconcile all program expenses in partnership with program Production lead.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and guidance of creative deliverables, ensuring client review and approvals as needed in partnership with program Creative, Production and Digital teams.
• Exceptional project management and critical thinking skills. Thrives in optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the program. · Management and organization of internal and external workstreams:
• Manage internal and external program folders and documentation, ensuring materials are organized, up to date, and accessible to account leads, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Maintain organized internal and client-facing documentation, including folder structures, shared resources, and key program files to support efficient team collaboration.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and/or supervise other account personnel, such as Account Managers, Account Coordinators, Interns, and external teams.
• Drive new business development activities, including identifying new opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Remain current in industry trends.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, marketing, promotions, and events within an advertising, media, marketing or experiential agency.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Account Lead, being primary point of client contact.
• Strong project management capabilities, organization skills, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects in a demanding but highly collaborative environment.
• Experience working with tech clients is strongly desired
• Experience managing IRL experiential activations is required.
• BA/BS in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills with ability to connect with others authentically while equally honoring and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Ability to build trust and respect through coaching, communication, and listening.
• Think creatively, with willingness to extend beyond the unexpected and consistently strive for innovation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present and sell ideas, bring ideas to life through storytelling.
• Excellent ability to proactively identify issues/obstacles and create timely and effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple clients with potentially differing priorities, commitments, and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner both internally and with clients.
• Experience managing program financials and reporting.
• Ability to learn and navigate various office management platforms (inclusive of but not limited to Office 365, Keynote, Google Drive, Smartsheet, Slack, Zoom, etc)

OTHER QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• Natural curiosity—the drive to always be learning and growing, professionally and personally.
• Team-oriented, driven, focused, passionate, and able to stay level-headed under pressure.
• Pro-active and Self-starter who takes the initiative on tasks and is solutions oriented.
• Comfortable with public speaking to both internal and external partners
• High energy and flexibility in working non-traditional hours as needed (some nights and weekends as deadlines dictate).
• Experience working with international teams and multiple time zones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (at least 2 days per week in office) and travel up to 50% of the time (domestically and internationally)

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $125,000 annually. This is the pay range OBE believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the level of experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OBE reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid basic life and personal accident insurance. Also included: Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, PTO, STD/LTD insurance benefits. 
 

On Board Experiential is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. 

WHO WE ARE

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award winning, full service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide, with office locations in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and NYC.  

We help brands to cut through the noise, capture consumer attention and leave lasting impressions that live beyond the shareable, streamable, screamable moment. 

We are specialists in creating extraordinary brand events – immersive, engaging and unrivalled. 

The London office is the most recent to open its doors in the OBE family, making us the new kids on the block, but backed by years of experiential experience. Boasting a heavy hitting portfolio of incredibly active brands and a range of well-established partners, we’re well set for an exciting future.  

We are looking to add to our portfolio of Freelance Event Producers to work across our most high-profile accounts, as we continue to define experiential marketing and help achieve targeted growth. 

We work with brands that care. Brands that value meaningful relationships. Brands that are prepared to challenge what’s gone before. Brands that aren’t prepared to settle for OK. Brands that want the competitive advantage. Brands that act. 

We are OBE and we’re a team of experiential playmakers. 

THE ROLE

A Freelance Event Producer is responsible for creating heightened moments of in-person engagement with impact. This role manages all the elements that come together to create the live delivery aspect of our campaigns in relation to our client work.

Key responsibilities of the role could focus on:

• Operational planning
• Operational execution
• Creative thinking

The Freelance Event Producer could work across all aspects of experiential delivery for one or more of our exciting portfolio of clients; a roster which currently includes Nike, NFL, New York Jets, JPMorganChase, OpenAI and Sky Bet. An excellent multi-tasker and someone who can manage multiple projects; from large scale campaigns to smaller bespoke activations in a wide range of settings.

A Freelance Event Producer is responsible for all live experience touch points and will ensure that OBE London provide a service for ‘in real life’ moments that are best in class and deliver to our client’s needs.

On a day-to-day basis, the Freelance Event Producer will work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues and the client in order to deliver high quality campaigns. Fresh thinking is part of our DNA, to bring disruptive and innovative ideas to all our campaigns. The Freelance Event Producer plays a fundamental role in the process of creative solutions for our client work. This individual is to have / gain quickly the highest level of understanding of their clients’ needs, their brand and the space they operate in.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Freelance Event Producer role is varied, and you are responsible for:

Experiential Delivery

• Have a fresh thinking mindset and one that pushes boundaries
• Have a passion / obsession for our client’s consumers
• Provide innovative and creative solutions in the design and delivery phase of campaigns
• Implement the executional plan in line with client requirements
• Ensure consistency of delivery across live experiences
• Understand your client needs and latest industry developments within the space
• Ensure the safe and successful delivery of your experiential work across all aspects including but not limited to:
  • Licensing permits and consultation
  • Venue Sourcing & Management
  • Branding
  • Customer / Event Experience
  • Sporting Management
  • Production & Logistics
  • Technical Production
  • Show Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Staffing
  • Health & Safety

• Monitor and track your workload against the Critical Path via Monday.com for which you must have (or can quickly build) an excellent working knowledge
• Work with stakeholders and suppliers and create and maintain great relationships
• Stay up to date with OBE London’s suite of event services, pricing model and competitive advantage
• Ownership, completion, and the full understanding of key event delivery documentation

Financial Management

• Able to negotiate and collaborate with key suppliers
• Monitoring and finance management on your areas of the live events budgets
• Manage effectively and efficiently allocated budget lines

People Management

• Day to day management of your event delivery team
• On the ground empowerment of your delivery team, making sure they are equipped and briefed to deliver to OBE London standards
• Create good working relationships with all teams
• Working collaboratively with the wider team as you each pull together your areas of delivery
• Being an internal knowledge source around all things related to event production
• Working collaboratively with the client and being an extension of their team as required

ABOUT THE PERSON

As a Freelance Event Producer you:

• Are passionate about brand and experiential delivery in the sport and entertainment space
• Have high level competence in event production
• Have a proven track record of managing experiences in a variety of settings
• Have a DNA of fresh thinking to create disruptive campaigns
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are highly organised
• Are competent in using agency project tracking and finance platforms
• Have great interpersonal skills
• Are a problem solver and solutions driven
• Have the vision and the ability to see the big picture
• Can demonstrate your creative approach
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Are calm under pressure and approachable at all times
• Are an aspiring leader to junior members of the team
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience in an event delivery role

SUMMARY OF POSITION  

On Brand Staffing is seeking PART TIME Brand Ambassadors for local experiential marketing activations.  

As a Brand Ambassador, you will promote the brand’s products and/or services at large-scale events. Working closely with On Board you will be expected to provide the highest level of customer service and authentically connect with the local target demographic to introduce and educate them on the brand’s products.  Ambassadors will help set-up portable displays, execute events and represent the brand.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Represent with integrity the brand, and accurately communicate key messages 
• Act as the brand’s ambassador by representing the brand with positive and enthusiastic support for the product/service at all times 
• On-site product sampling and/or brand education 
• May require travel outside of market  

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor's degree or working towards (preferably in marketing, business, or related field) 

EXPERIENCE 

• Prior Brand Ambassador experience for a large scale event 
• Registration 
• Directional/Guiding 
• Product Sampling 
• Tech Conference Experience is a plus 
• 1-2 years inside or outside sales/marketing is preferred 
• Retail and/or marketing experience is preferred  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong computer, e-mail, and digital camera skills – active knowledge and use of social media  
• Outgoing, resourceful and able to work autonomously while maintaining a friendly demeanor at all times 
• Able to work varied business hours, including weekends  
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, in market – must have reliable means of transportation 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.  
• Minimum age requirement is 18 
• Only candidates who live in the assigned market will be considered  

Don’t see a current job opening for you? No worries! We're always looking for the best and the brightest talent (including freelancers). Think that’s you? Complete the general application for the department that makes sense for your skillset! 

Don’t see a current job opening for you? No worries! We're always looking for the best and the brightest talent (including freelancers). Think that’s you? Complete the general application for the department that makes sense for your skillset! 

Don’t see a current job opening for you? No worries! We're always looking for the best and the brightest talent (including freelancers). Think that’s you? Complete the general application for the department that makes sense for your skillset! 

Don’t see a current job opening for you? No worries! We're always looking for the best and the brightest talent (including freelancers). Think that’s you? Complete the general application for the department that makes sense for your skillset!