Senior Director, Experiential Ops – Production

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete production and operational aspects of experiential programs and live events.

• Execute high-volume, rapid-turn activations that support media, influencer, creator, and social-first initiatives.

• Convert creative and campaign goals into scalable production strategies for tight schedules.

• Design physical experiences that foster conversation, content creation, earned attention, and measurable social impact.

• Develop repeatable production frameworks for launches, pop-ups, press and influencer events, creator experiences, stunts, and culturally relevant moments.

• Manage multiple simultaneous programs effectively.

• Take ownership of project financial management, which includes estimates, forecasting, change control, vendor agreements, reconciliation, and margin analysis.

• Establish, negotiate with, and oversee production partners in areas such as fabrication, scenic design, AV, lighting, staging, graphics, technology, venues, labor, and staffing.

• Maintain production risk, safety, compliance, and quality control standards.

• Mentor production team members and enhance operational processes.

• Provide production expertise for pitches, RFPs, and growth opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in experiential, live event, or integrated production.

• Extensive agency experience managing complex programs and high-volume, quick-turn activations.

• Comprehensive production knowledge across technical, scenic, fabrication, venue, labor, logistics, and onsite operations.

• Strong analytical skills regarding feasibility, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Solid financial and commercial insight, including management of substantial budgets, vendor cost negotiations, scope control, and achievement of profitability targets.

• Proven leadership skills, including managing multidisciplinary teams, effective delegation, providing clear feedback, and mentoring emerging talent.

• Excellent senior client engagement and communication abilities.

• Capability to navigate challenging conversations and influence decisions in dynamic environments.

• Highly organized, composed under pressure, and oriented towards solutions.

• Ability to foresee risks, balance competing priorities, and make prompt, informed decisions.

• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed for live production.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.

• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401k plan with contribution matching.

• Options for medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage.

• Additional offerings such as critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans, and more.

• Commuter benefits, where available.

• Potential for bonuses if applicable to the role.