Madmaze Studios Private Limited
Assistant Manager Events
Assistant Manager – Events
Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 2–5 years (events / production / on-ground operations)
About the Role:
The Assistant Manager – Events is the right hand of the Production Manager the lieutenant who ensures every on-ground task moves exactly as planned. This role is for someone who is sharp, street-smart, and absolutely reliable. You’ll be coordinating with multiple vendors, running between fabrication yards and venues, checking work quality, and making sure every element is ready on time. If you enjoy being in the thick of action and take pride in seeing an event come alive because of your follow-through, this is your spot.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Production Manager in day-to-day event execution.
- Visit vendors, fabrication units, and printing houses to ensure timely delivery and quality.
- Track production progress using checklists, photos, and daily updates.
- Coordinate on-ground logistics, materials, manpower, transport, and last-mile execution.
- Follow up with vendors on deliverables, timelines, and corrections.
- Perform site visits to confirm layouts, measurements, and readiness.
- Assist in managing rehearsals, technical setups, and stage preparation.
- Flag issues early and provide practical solutions on the spot.
- Ensure event elements adhere to the production plan and brand requirements.
- Maintain strong communication between production, creative, vendors, and internal teams.
Required Skills & Traits:
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
- Common sense, quick thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Comfort working outdoors, traveling, and moving between multiple locations.
- Hands-on attitude with willingness to get involved in small and big tasks.
- Ability to read basic measurements, layouts, and production drawings.
- Strong work ethic, discipline, and accountability.
- Good communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously.
What This Role Really Calls For:
- Someone who doesn’t wait for instructions — they anticipate next steps.
- Someone who believes “If it has to get done, I’ll get it done.”
- Someone who can handle a fast-paced environment without losing their cool.