Director, Production

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

NVE Experience Agency seeks a Director of Production to lead production efforts across a retained industry-leader within the tech field. They will be responsible for supervising and coordinating an annual portfolio of events, from conception to execution, with an emphasis on B2B events & experiences. The primary responsibilities are divided between two workstreams:

• Working with retained client stakeholders to build out annual event plans, inclusive of budget estimations/ resource planning/ timeline development/providing oversight & escalation to production teams & clients.
• Directly owning projects in the role of an Executive Producer (EP) for large and/or complex B2B events.

Strong relationship skills, service mentality and the ability to provide multiple options for solutions are essential to this role. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the delivery of complex, high-profile projects from concept to execution
• Establish and enforce production standards and best practices to ensure operational excellence
• Serve as a strategic problem-solver, managing escalations and offering proactive solutions
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and long term engagement
• Guide teams in managing client expectations, scope, budgets, and timelines with confidence 
• Partner with Group leadership to align on client needs and project scope 
• Ensure all projects meet profitability targets while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Oversee resource allocation across assigned projects, optimizing efficiency and ensuring the optimal use of internal and external resources to meet project goals.
• Develop (in collaboration with account leadership) appropriate short/medium/long term business plans, inclusive of forecasting and hitting billable targets, and recommendations for net-new headcount needs.
• Lead production efforts across a retained client, and annual calendar of event activity
  • • Scoping projects
    • Developing workback timelines
    • Developing indicative Budgets
    • Identifying staffing needs & building staffing Plans
    • Advising clients as an SME for production
    • Overseeing project teams as point of escalation (for projects where not assigned as the EP)
    • Work alongside new business & client services, to expand breadth of work with the brand
• Lead the execution of large and/ or complex B2B projects as an EP
  • • Lead in kick-off meeting
    • Define roles and responsibilities of the project team
    • Lead development of production schedule, project documents and organization of information
    • Participate in creative development 
    • Own project management & project delivery.
    • Organize and manage communications between event team members
    • Manage freelance resources
    • Look for innovative solutions to production methods
    • Budget Management & ensure overall project health 
• Develop Production Talent 
  • • Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering career growth and professional development
    • Define career development plans and succession strategies to support internal growth
    • Foster a positive, high-performing team culture centered on collaboration and innovation 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years of proven event production experience required
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead teams
• 5-7 years of management or supervisory experience
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extraordinary organizational skills, self-motivation and intuition
• Thrive in a fast paced, agency environment
• Excellent computer skills Microsoft and Apple applications, team project software, social media sites
• Thorough understanding of permitting standards (Including but not limited to TPA, Special Event, Fire, Health & Safety, Building & Safety, Noise, etc.) and ability to successfully oversee production timelines and needs as related to permit procurement
• Ability to effectively manage tasks across multiple projects/various clients at the same time

Extra Credit:

• Experience in producing live (staged) events.
• Bilingual abilities preferably Spanish
• Experience producing events internationally
• Experience with event niche (VIP hospitality, Tradeshow, Keynote, Content Production)
• NetSuite experience
• CAD experience

Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time while working remotely and in a standing position 50% or more of the time while working offsite 
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally heavier items
• Available to work weekends and evenings as needed for events

Location:

We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in New York City, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: 

At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Health & Wellness Benefits 
• 401k Match 
• Communication Stipend 
• Paid Company holidays & PTO Package 
• Company get togethers & retreats 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Flexible WFH policy 

Salary Estimation: $150k-$180k

NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.