Director of Experiential Production (Marketing)

TL;DR

Director of Experiential Production (Marketing): Leading the experiential production function to deliver best-in-class activations for high-profile brands with an accent on strategic leadership and production standards. Focus on building high-performing teams, managing complex budgets, and integrating production into the creative process.

Location: New York, NY, USA

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 per year

Company

A full-service creative and experiential agency focusing on sport, music, and culture for global brands like Nike, Jordan, and Spotify.

What you will do

• Oversee all experiential production projects across the client portfolio in partnership with department leads.
• Establish and implement production standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistent quality.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing production team, overseeing staffing and resource allocation.
• Approve high-level budgets, schedules, and resourcing plans to ensure financial discipline.
• Serve as a senior production advisor on complex activations and support business development pitches.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and the evolution of production tools and workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in experiential or integrated production.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams and large-scale activations.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, logistics, and show production.
• Must be based in New York, NY.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a diverse team of creatives, strategists, and specialists in a high-energy agency environment.
• Portfolio includes industry leaders such as Meta, TikTok, Amazon, and Nike.
• Role begins as a temporary assignment with strong potential for conversion to a full-time position.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities (EEO).