Prada Group Engineering Event and Special Projects Manager

About Prada Group

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a paragon of excellence with a perpetual focus on innovation. As a global leader in the luxury goods sector, the Group operates in over 45 countries under the brands PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, employing individuals from over 100 nationalities. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, the Prada Group offers a dynamic and creative work environment that values talent and passion, fostering professional growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Events team to review upcoming events, activations, and product launches and identify technical, facilities, and engineering requirements.
• Conduct site walks at boutiques and offsite venues to assess existing conditions and event requirements.
• Review event layouts, production plans, and vendor scopes to identify electrical, lighting, HVAC, structural, access, and installation needs.
• Develop technical requirements and execution plans for event setup and breakdown.
• Coordinate building or landlord approvals for temporary installations and event-related work.
• Identify potential site constraints and develop solutions before event installation.
• Coordinate access, loading, deliveries, installation schedules, and vendor requirements with boutiques, venues, and building management.
• Support budget development by obtaining proposals, reviewing vendor pricing, and identifying cost-effective technical solutions.
• Provide hands-on support during event setup, production, and breakdown.
• Coordinate and oversee the installation of temporary event infrastructure, displays, fixtures, lighting, and equipment.
• Support electrical requirements, including temporary power and power distribution, and coordinate with licensed electrical contractors when required.
• Coordinate event lighting and other technical equipment with production vendors.
• Troubleshoot technical and facilities-related issues during setup and live events.
• Ensure temporary installations are secure, safe, and consistent with approved plans.
• Represent Facilities onsite during major event installations and productions.
• Coordinate rapid responses to unexpected facilities or technical issues that could affect event execution.
• Coordinate electricians, handymen, production vendors, equipment rental companies, movers, and other specialty contractors supporting events.
• Communicate scope, schedule, access requirements, and brand expectations to vendors.
• Review vendor proposals with the direct manager and confirm scope alignment before work begins.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, and adherence to event schedules.
• Verify completed work and help resolve deficiencies.
• Support Facilities Management with purchase orders, invoices, estimates, and related cost tracking.
• Maintain relationships with reliable vendors able to support high-profile, time-sensitive projects.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between Facilities Management and the Events team, collaborating with Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Store Planning, IT, Loss Prevention, Logistics, and external production partners.
• Translate creative project concepts into practical technical requirements while helping preserve design intent and the elevated presentation expected in a luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in facilities, event production, engineering coordination, construction, retail operations, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience supporting luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, experiential marketing, or high-end events strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, lighting, HVAC, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical trades.
• Ability to read basic floor plans, event layouts, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of event setup, production, and breakdown processes.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to presentation and brand standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with work-order, project-management, or facilities-management systems is a plus.
• Ability to travel to boutiques and offsite event locations as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, overnight installations, and weekends, based on project schedules.
• Ability to remain onsite during extended event installations when necessary.
• Comfort working in active construction, installation, and production environments.

Skills

Experience

5–7 years in facilities, event production, engineering coordination, construction, retail operations, or a related technical field preferred; experience supporting luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, experiential marketing, or high-end events strongly preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.

Benefits

May be eligible for bonuses and other incentive opportunities, where applicable.

Culture

The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company values the development of talent and passion, providing a platform for employees to advance their professional journeys.

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