Brand Activation and Event Manager

Who we are Capture One builds professional photography software for people and teams who care deeply about their craft. Our focus is simple: give photographers reliable, high-performance tools to capture, edit, and collaborate without getting in the way of the work. We're uncompromising about image quality, speed, and color accuracy, and we're known for delivering one of the most trusted tethered workflows in the industry. From large commercial shoots and smaller productions to personal projects, photographers around the world use Capture One to do their best work. Our role is to support that work with total control and reliably, so the focus stays where it belongs: on the images. Today, our community includes more than 250,000 photographers worldwide, and we're proud to build software that plays a part in everything from fashion and advertising to art, culture, and everyday creative work. In short, we build tools for photography and the people who practice it. The role Are you a highly organized, execution-focused marketing professional with a passion for bringing go-to-market strategies to life through events and activations? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact? If so, this is your opportunity to be part of Capture One’s GTM execution and brand presence across Europe in the photography industry. We’re looking for a Brand Activation & Event Manager (EU) to drive the implementation and execution of GTM activations and events, ensuring Capture One is positioned for success in the photography industry. This role will be responsible for planning and executing brand activations, trade shows, product launches, and industry events, while also supporting broader marketing initiatives such as content localization, partnerships, and campaign execution. You’ll report to the General Manager, EMEA & APAC, working closely with the Head of Brand Activation and the global marketing team based out of Copenhagen. As the on-the-ground lead, you will ensure that Capture One’s GTM activations are flawlessly executed, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to create high-impact experiences that engage our audience. This role requires working cross-functionally with an international team, ensuring consistency in messaging and execution. In terms of travel, the role requires 30-40% travel during peak seasons, including opportunities for international trips to US for onboarding and quarterly business meetings. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands-on marketer with experience in event execution, brand activations, and GTM strategy implementation. If you’re ready to take ownership of high-profile events and activations while contributing to broader marketing efforts, we’d love to hear from you! What you will do Execute brand activations in Europe, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy and objectives. Plan and manage brand events, including trade shows, pop-ups, partner collaborations, and sponsorships. Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring seamless setup, engagement, and brand representation. Coordinate logistics, vendors, and promotional materials for high-impact brand activations. Manage and coordinate local partnerships & influencer collaborations, working with photographers, content creators, and industry leaders. Support digital brand activations, assisting with localized messaging and capturing and curating event content for social media. Manage budgets, timelines, and reporting to optimize brand activation performance. What we are looking for 4+ years of experience in brand activation, event marketing, or experiential marketing, ideally within photography, creative software, or premium brand industries. Event & activation experience – Strong background in event planning, logistics, and on-site execution to ensure seamless activations. Partnership & influencer engagement – Experience collaborating with brand ambassadors, content creators, and industry partners to enhance brand visibility. Project management & execution – Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and multiple moving parts while delivering high-quality activations. Excellent communication & collaboration skills – Ability to build relationships across internal marketing teams, external partners, and cross-functional teams. Problem-solver & quick thinker – Stay calm under pressure, adapt to changes, and handle challenges during live events with ease. Flexibility & travel readiness – Willingness to travel frequently within Europe to execute activations, attend industry events, and support marketing initiatives as well as occasional trips outside of Europe. Why you will like it at Capture One Our values guide our work and enabling the photography community. They keep us focused and foster a meaningful workplace. We believe in winning as one team . Collaboration and trust are core to how we operate. We focus on empowering photographers . Everything we build is to enable and improve real creative workflows. We embrace diversity and inclusion. Different perspectives help us do our best work. We value ownership and autonomy . We encourage initiative, trust, and a sense of both responsibility and pride in the work we do. If you feel these values align with your own, you're in the right place. And there is more... Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a hybrid work model in our London office, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility Industry Engagement & Travel – Get hands-on experience at trade shows, workshops, and industry events, connecting with top creatives Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge and enjoy life outside of work with 25 days of paid PTO (plus bank holidays) because we believe in work-life balance Top notch hardware equipment Join us in our exciting journey!