Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Vice President, Workshop
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty, and influence purchase behavior.
Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce bespoke celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences.
Our two sister companies are distinguished by innovative designs and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative, and growth‑oriented team with incredibly high production values.
POSITION We’re hiring a Vice President to lead a team of project managers and oversee event production, creative development, and operations at Workshop. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced producer who thrives in fast‑paced environments and can push creative boundaries.
You’ll lead brand events from pitch to execution while also shaping company growth, mentoring teams, and elevating design. You’ll be both strategic and hands‑on, collaborating closely with clients, team, and production partners to deliver exceptional experiential work. This is an in‑office position based in New York City, with regular travel required for site visits and event execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES Event Production & Client Relations
Produce complex, high‑touch events for global brands, including luxury & lifestyle, fashion, tech, finance, and hospitality
Personally lead accounts and produce events from concept through execution, including budget, staffing, and run‑of‑show
Own key client relationships and set the tone for service, delivery, and partnership
Ensure a seamless, elevated guest experience at every touchpoint
Support nonprofit and mission‑based projects with the same standard of excellence
Travel as needed for site visits and on‑site leadership
Strong knowledge of production components, such as fabrication, lighting, sound, AV, rental vendors, and flowers
Team Leadership & Company Operations
Manage and develop the project manager team, including training and performance growth
Create systems for communication, onboarding, and workflow
Identify freelance and full‑time talent to scale project needs and creative capabilities
Strengthen internal operations and help drive business planning and financial strategy
Oversee Workshop’s marketing presence in partnership with internal stakeholders
Creative & Design Direction
Collaborate with the design and project manager team to shape creative direction across pitch, presentation, and execution
Push experiential design forward from concept development to spatial and narrative storytelling
Ensure creative output aligns with Workshop’s aesthetic and strategic standards
Represent design thinking in client interactions and business development
New Business & Brand Development
Respond to inquiries and RFPs with compelling, tailored proposals
Lead pitches and present Workshop’s vision, experience, and creative point of view
Help prioritize and assess incoming opportunities based on bandwidth and brand fit
PAY & BENEFITS AT VAN WYCK & VAN WYCK Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Other benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy flexible, discretionary PTO to balance your work and personal life, with manager approval and proper coverage
Health Insurance: Comprehensive health benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, with significant company contributions to premiums and options for FSA or HSA
One Medical and Talkspace Memberships: Complimentary memberships providing primary care and mental health support
401(k) Retirement Plan: Participate in a retirement savings plan with pre‑tax and Roth options after six months of employment with a discretionary company match
Cell Phone Stipend: Receive a $100 monthly phone reimbursement after three months of employment
Commuter Benefits: Take advantage of our pre‑tax commuter benefits program to save on transit and parking expenses
Gym Reimbursement: Stay fit with a $400 annual gym reimbursement, available to those enrolled in our health insurance plan
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Required Qualifications & Skills
10+ years of experience producing large‑scale events in experiential marketing, brand experience, or luxury event production
Proven track record of personally leading complex, high‑touch events from concept through execution
Design fluency and ability to provide creative feedback on experiential concepts, spatial storytelling, or brand campaigns
Strong client‑facing skills with experience stewarding global or high‑expectation brands
Experience managing multiple project teams and cross‑functional collaborators
Strong aesthetic sensibility with the ability to collaborate closely with designers and interpret brand vision
Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and visual
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to juggle multiple timelines and priorities
Comfortable working in our NYC office and traveling regularly for site visits and event execution
Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Ideal Qualifications
Background in high‑touch industries such as fashion, high jewelry, beauty, hospitality, or finance
Experience leading RFP responses, pitching new business, and managing client development
Experience scaling teams, mentoring talent, and leading org‑wide training initiatives
Experience working in AutoCAD or other 2‑D or 3‑D modeling software
Equal Opportunity Employer Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), transgender status or gender dysphoria, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, unemployment status, familial status, caregiver or partnership status, or other protected status.
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Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce bespoke celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences.
Our two sister companies are distinguished by innovative designs and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative, and growth‑oriented team with incredibly high production values.
POSITION We’re hiring a Vice President to lead a team of project managers and oversee event production, creative development, and operations at Workshop. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced producer who thrives in fast‑paced environments and can push creative boundaries.
You’ll lead brand events from pitch to execution while also shaping company growth, mentoring teams, and elevating design. You’ll be both strategic and hands‑on, collaborating closely with clients, team, and production partners to deliver exceptional experiential work. This is an in‑office position based in New York City, with regular travel required for site visits and event execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES Event Production & Client Relations
Produce complex, high‑touch events for global brands, including luxury & lifestyle, fashion, tech, finance, and hospitality
Personally lead accounts and produce events from concept through execution, including budget, staffing, and run‑of‑show
Own key client relationships and set the tone for service, delivery, and partnership
Ensure a seamless, elevated guest experience at every touchpoint
Support nonprofit and mission‑based projects with the same standard of excellence
Travel as needed for site visits and on‑site leadership
Strong knowledge of production components, such as fabrication, lighting, sound, AV, rental vendors, and flowers
Team Leadership & Company Operations
Manage and develop the project manager team, including training and performance growth
Create systems for communication, onboarding, and workflow
Identify freelance and full‑time talent to scale project needs and creative capabilities
Strengthen internal operations and help drive business planning and financial strategy
Oversee Workshop’s marketing presence in partnership with internal stakeholders
Creative & Design Direction
Collaborate with the design and project manager team to shape creative direction across pitch, presentation, and execution
Push experiential design forward from concept development to spatial and narrative storytelling
Ensure creative output aligns with Workshop’s aesthetic and strategic standards
Represent design thinking in client interactions and business development
New Business & Brand Development
Respond to inquiries and RFPs with compelling, tailored proposals
Lead pitches and present Workshop’s vision, experience, and creative point of view
Help prioritize and assess incoming opportunities based on bandwidth and brand fit
PAY & BENEFITS AT VAN WYCK & VAN WYCK Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Other benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy flexible, discretionary PTO to balance your work and personal life, with manager approval and proper coverage
Health Insurance: Comprehensive health benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, with significant company contributions to premiums and options for FSA or HSA
One Medical and Talkspace Memberships: Complimentary memberships providing primary care and mental health support
401(k) Retirement Plan: Participate in a retirement savings plan with pre‑tax and Roth options after six months of employment with a discretionary company match
Cell Phone Stipend: Receive a $100 monthly phone reimbursement after three months of employment
Commuter Benefits: Take advantage of our pre‑tax commuter benefits program to save on transit and parking expenses
Gym Reimbursement: Stay fit with a $400 annual gym reimbursement, available to those enrolled in our health insurance plan
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Required Qualifications & Skills
10+ years of experience producing large‑scale events in experiential marketing, brand experience, or luxury event production
Proven track record of personally leading complex, high‑touch events from concept through execution
Design fluency and ability to provide creative feedback on experiential concepts, spatial storytelling, or brand campaigns
Strong client‑facing skills with experience stewarding global or high‑expectation brands
Experience managing multiple project teams and cross‑functional collaborators
Strong aesthetic sensibility with the ability to collaborate closely with designers and interpret brand vision
Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and visual
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to juggle multiple timelines and priorities
Comfortable working in our NYC office and traveling regularly for site visits and event execution
Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Ideal Qualifications
Background in high‑touch industries such as fashion, high jewelry, beauty, hospitality, or finance
Experience leading RFP responses, pitching new business, and managing client development
Experience scaling teams, mentoring talent, and leading org‑wide training initiatives
Experience working in AutoCAD or other 2‑D or 3‑D modeling software
Equal Opportunity Employer Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), transgender status or gender dysphoria, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, unemployment status, familial status, caregiver or partnership status, or other protected status.
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