Associate Director, Events

• Lead and coordinate all logistics for Paris and Europe including exhibition openings, art fairs, institutional shows, and development events
• Ensure the event programming and approach is aligned with marketing, branding, and sales objectives
• Lead on the list, strategy, and venue management of select London events that serve as global cultivation moments
• Collaborate with the Client Development team on guest lists, invites, and RSVPs
• Partner with the Global Events team to align private events with gallery standards and best practices
• Scout and secure venues, manage vendors, and negotiate budgets
• manage and oversee all aspects of on-site events
• Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, ensuring smooth communication and execution on the day of events
• Manage internal communications and outreach for Paris’ private events
• Oversee on-site logistics, guest experience, and ensure successful event execution
• Serve as primary partner and liaison for external partners on cohosted events, including galleries, institutions, and more
• Work with the DZP Directors and New York-based Events Director on budgeting, approvals, and logistical coordination
• Manage the DZP Front Desk Assistant for list outreach, RSVP management, and other key event support
• Develop and monitor KPIs for private event programming, including attendance, budget, retention, and acquisition
• Organize post-mortem evaluations, providing event reporting and analysis, gathering feedback across teams to document insights and share learnings
• Oversee and manage high-touch outreach efforts (gifting, mailing, etc) to select EU client segments, in collaboration with Paris and NY-based teams
• Develop and execute DZP/EU-focused cultivation programming to support DZP exhibitions and client development goals
• Secure development partnerships with reputable partners, ranging from luxury houses and affinity groups, in Paris and Europe
• Develop strategies to enhance client acquisition and retention, collaborating with client development teams to optimize opportunities across Paris and Europe
• Oversee management of DZP public events, including exhibitions, artist talks, book signings, and press previews, with support of DZP team and Marketing Communications Coordinator
• Manage the DZP events calendar, collaborating with team members to promote and support events
• Act as or manage the project lead for all public events
• Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, ensuring smooth communication and execution on the day of events
• Develop and communicate timelines and strategies for each event to stakeholders
• Manage and curate guest lists for public events, managing outreach, and RSVP processes with support from the DZLA Front Desk

• 8+ years of relevant experience in events, marketing, development, or press relations within a comparable organization and industry
• Understanding of the global art market, collector culture, and luxury client expectations
• Exceptional communication skills and extraordinary attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, managing time and meeting tight deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and solutions-oriented approach
• Fluency in French and English required
• other European languages a plus
• Experience negotiating high-value contracts, sponsorships, or partnerships
• Event management tools, CRM systems (like Salesforce, Tessitura, or Artlogic), and Microsoft Office or Google Suite
• ZKipster or LaunchMetrics

other European languages a plus

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives