Production Director

NVE Experience Agency•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: tier project delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This role focuses on elevating production standards, optimizing resources, and fostering team development. The Production Director partners closely with senior leadership while managing key client relationships.

Requirements

10+ years of proven production experience in the experiential or event industry
Strong operational and leadership experience within an agency or production environment
Ability to manage complex, large-scale projects with diverse teams
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
Thorough understanding of industry best practices and compliance 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

Responsibilities

Supervise the delivery of complex, high-profile projects from concept to execution, reviewing budgets, production schedules and staffing assignments
Establish and enforce production standards and best practices to ensure operational excellence
Serve as a strategic problem-solver, managing escalations and offering proactive solutions
Manage projects in their pre-kick-off phase inclusive of venue/vendor research, R1 budget, reviewing ideation from a feasibility POV and joining all internal and external calls
Act as a senior liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution
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
Work closely with department leads on proactive ideation and active project work
Partner with Group leadership to align on client needs and project scope
Partner with accounts team lead and financial team to allocate funds and manage overall spend within the retainer
Update financial documents on a regular basis in conjunction with production accounting team
Review all reconciliations before they are closed out and shared with accounts / clients
Work with finance team to push out all vendor / venue payments
Ensure all projects meet profitability targets while maintaining the highest quality standards
Oversee resource allocation across assigned projects, optimizing efficiency and team bandwidth, bringing in the right team members to support / lead programs where necessary
Ensure optimal use of internal and external resources to meet project goals
Provide leadership to maintain team performance and inspire a high performing teams
Monitor team progress and offer guidance through regular (weekly and bi-monthly) check-ins
Review status of team’s work and provide guidance where necessary
Support existing development plans and ensure continuity of team growth initiatives
Maintain a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment