We seek a Senior Experiential Producer to supervise and coordinate all aspects of events from conception to execution. The primary responsibilities are developing ideas and concepts for an event, developing executable plans, overseeing operations, managing project timelines, directing staff, and coordinating technical and production teams. This person will also manage budgets to ensure financial profitability and bring value to our clients.
We are seeking an individual who is a self starter, creative thinker, eager problem solver, and multitasks well. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in an event agency environment, will have a positive, can-do attitude, and will be able to manage multiple projects at different phases simultaneously.
Dera Lee Productions is known for fostering the growth of developing professionals who have a passion for the event industry. We offer resources and mentorship with the founder Dera Lee who has over a decade plus of experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work day to day with our clients to transform concepts into DLP’s most unique brand experiences including: Special events, sponsorship activations, dinners, pop up stores, product launches
- Interface with clients to extract their goals and objectives and properly meet expectations
- Build, manage and execute project budgets ranging from $250K - $2.5M+
- Maintain set profit margins across all projects
- Develop and managing project timelines and to keep our vendors accountable
- Collaborate with our creative team on event design, including décor, floral and scenic
- Coordinate production schedules, permits, and logistics
- Source and supervise contracts with venues and vendors including outreach for multiple competitive quotes
- Prepare event documents, including production schedules, production books, and packing manifests
- Manage purchase order process and payment of vendors through DLP accounting
- Act as primary lead for on-site execution from load-in through load-out
- Effectively analyze and implement project needs and problem solving solutions
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 5-10 years of proven event production experience required
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead teams
- 2-3 years of management or supervisory experience
- Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
- 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 manage production timelines and needs as related to permit procurement
- Ability to effectively manage tasks across multiple projects/various clients at the same time
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, And Disability Insurance
- Generous vacation/paid time off policy
- 401(k)
- Training reimbursement
Interested candidates, please email careers@deralee.com with a link to your portfolio ( if applicable), your resume, reasons why you are qualified for this position, and your salary range preference. Please have the email subject line read "Your name - Senior Experiential Producer Position".
