Flowers Communications Group (FCG) is hiring: Senior Event Producer in Chicago

Summary:

Flowers Experiential (FlowersXP) is seeking a Senior Event Producer to lead high-profile, live experiential activations on behalf of the Illinois Lottery. This is a senior, hands-on production leadership role for an experienced experiential producer who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in flawless execution.

You will own the end-to-end production lifecycle—from planning and logistics through onsite leadership and post-event reporting—serving as the primary production authority onsite. This role requires sound judgment, calm leadership under pressure, and the ability to manage teams, vendors, and live environments with confidence.

If you love being in the field, leading teams, and delivering memorable consumer experiences at scale, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do:

Production Leadership & Client Partnership

• Serve as the lead producer for Illinois Lottery experiential activations
• Represent FlowersXP in internal and client meetings, providing clear status updates and recommendations
• Act as a trusted onsite partner to the client during live execution
• Make real-time production decisions to ensure quality, safety, and brand excellence

Event Planning & Logistics Management

• Lead end-to-end event planning, including: Timelines, run of show, production schedules, and staffing plans
• Manage all logistics: Permits, COIs, deliveries, transportation, storage, staging, and equipment
• Oversee vendor sourcing, coordination, and performance
• Coordinate staffing including brand ambassadors, security, and production labor
• Partner with internal production teams on pre-production, load-in, and load-out

On-Site Event Execution

• Serve as the onsite decision-maker from arrival through breakdown
• Lead walkthroughs, pre-shift briefs, and onsite team huddles
• Ensure all assets, signage, technology, and interactive elements are installed and functioning
• Manage brand ambassador performance, consumer flow, and energy
• Troubleshoot issues in real time and adjust staffing, footprint, or flow as needed
• Ensure safety protocols, crowd management, and venue compliance 

Asset & Inventory Management

• Ensure all assets are returned, logged, inspected, and stored after events
• Flag damage, replacements, or maintenance needs
• Partner with warehouse and production teams to maintain accurate inventory

Post-Event Duties

• Lead event breakdown and asset return
• Deliver detailed event recaps, insights, KPIs, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, engagement, and execution quality

Additional Activation Leadership

• Support additional Allwyn PR and Retail exhibits activations as needed

Qualifications:

Experience & Expertise

• 8+ years of experiential, live event, or agency production experience
• Proven success leading complex, public-facing activations (festivals, tours, pop-ups, conferences)
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and operational oversight experience
• Comfort balancing multiple events and priorities simultaneously
• Confident, polished communicator with clients and internal teams

Leadership & Competencies

• Leadership Presence: Calm, confident onsite authority
• Operational Excellence: Highly organized, detail-driven, deadline-oriented
• Problem-Solving: Anticipates challenges and adapts quickly
• Collaboration: Elevates teams and partners cross-functionally
• Client Centricity: Balances client satisfaction with operational realities

Tools & Systems

• Proficiency with project management platforms (Hive preferred)
• Strong command of spreadsheets and Google Workspace / Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with AV, lighting, staging, and production elements is a plus

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as event schedules require

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The role involves a combination of office-based work and on-site event management. The position may require working evenings, weekends, and traveling to event locations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible in-office expectations (1–2 days as needed when not onsite)[TB1] 
• Leadership ownership over one of the most visible experiential programs in the state
• High level of client trust and onsite authority
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, public-facing events
• Collaborative, supportive, and fast-moving team environment
• Growth opportunities within a nationally recognized agency

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Sr. Account Director with opportunities to work closely with creative and production teams.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Who Thrives Here

• Producers who love being onsite and in the action
• Leaders who stay calm under pressure and think three steps ahead
• Operators who balance creativity with precision
• Team builders who energize brand ambassadors and crews
• Professionals who take pride in execution excellence