Production Director - Experiential Activations

Award-winning experiential marketing agency is looking for a Production Director to lead production operations for one of their largest client accounts. This is an operational leadership role. You’ll build scalable systems, oversee procurement and financial performance, and develop a team of producers, while staying hands‑on enough in event production to guide decisions and step in on critical programs. $130-140k range DOE Hybrid in Culver City Must have extensive experience working FTE in an agency environment with focus in experiential + brand activations Location and schedule LA-based, with a hybrid schedule and office hours in Culver City Travel and non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as events require Applications must include examples of experiential projects or programs you personally produced, with a brief description of the role and responsibilities you owned Responsibilities: Lead production operations Maintain and improve production processes, workflows, tools, and best practices Drive improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and profitability Work with leadership to resolve operational challenges before they affect execution Serve as the senior escalation point for production risks, decisions, and resource planning Own procurement and financial health Ensure compliance with purchasing, contracting, budgeting, and financial approval processes Partner with Finance and Operations to maintain financial visibility Monitor project health, profitability, staffing utilization, and production spend Support budget reviews and forecasting for key programs Hold teams accountable for active budget management, timely reconciliation, and project closeout Develop your team Directly manage and develop production team members, with clear career paths, succession plans, and leadership development Set clear expectations, accountability measures, and performance goals Coach and mentor regularly, and identify future leaders Build a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement Partner across the agency Work closely with Account, Creative, Influencer, Talent, Operations, and Finance teams Join client-facing conversations as a senior production leader when appropriate Align stakeholders around production priorities, risks, and resource needs Support strategic planning and operational decision-making Oversee programs Provide executive-level oversight across multiple concurrent programs and activations Keep timelines, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations on track Help teams solve complex challenges and remove barriers Step into hands‑on leadership on high-priority initiatives when needed Maintain a holistic view of the portfolio, and raise risks, bandwidth concerns, and budget issues early with clear recommendations Required Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive experiential/event production experience, including personally producing complex, large-scale, high-budget programs from pre-production through onsite execution and reconciliation Deep knowledge of experiential production: fabrication, technical production, AV, scenic, show services, venue operations, permitting, logistics, labor, transportation, staffing, safety, and onsite execution (livestream knowledge is a plus) Strong vendor relationships and the ability to evaluate capabilities, scopes, bids, pricing, and timelines Proven ability to build and pressure-test production plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, and contingency plans yourself, not just oversee the teams who do Experience as an Executive Producer or equivalent senior production lead, accountable for overall approach and delivery Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs while staying close enough to the details to spot risk A record of managing and developing experienced production talent, including mentoring senior‑level producers Strong financial acumen: budget development, forecasting, procurement, reconciliation, scope management, and profitability Client‑facing communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to present recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, and solutions with confidence The judgment to know when to empower the team and when to dive in Strong cross‑functional leadership across Account, Creative, Finance, Operations, and other disciplines How We’ll Measure Success Production operations run efficiently and consistently Procurement and financial processes are accurate and compliant Team members show measurable growth Process improvements increase efficiency and scalability Strong partnerships across departments and with client stakeholders Department goals are met while maintaining profitability, quality, and team engagement What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits Paid holidays, PTO, and recovery days Opportunities for career growth and creative collaboration A culture that values inclusivity, hustle, fun, and innovation #J-18808-Ljbffr Solomon Page