Senior Director / VP, Production New Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Remote
Experiencenve, New York, NY, United States
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:
NVE is seeking a Senior Director / Vice President, Production to serve as a senior leader within the Production department, responsible for overseeing multiple teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery across a diverse portfolio of work.
This role is critical to how Production operates at NVE, partnering cross-functionally to shape projects from the earliest stages, aligning teams and resources, and ensuring work is delivered with clarity, discipline, and quality.
The ideal candidate is a production leader who can scale teams, structure complex work, and drive accountability across projects, people, and financial outcomes.
Leveling Note :
This role is open to candidates at both the Senior Director and Vice President level. Final leveling will be determined based on experience, leadership scope, and ability to drive strategic impact across the organization.
Role Priorities : Lead Teams & Oversee Delivery
Oversee multiple production teams across projects, clients, and workstreams
Directly manage senior production talent (Directors, EPs, Senior Producers)
Ensure teams are structured effectively and set up for successful execution
Serve as a senior escalation point and provide guidance on complex or high-risk work
Shape Projects from the Start
Lead production involvement in early-stage planning and new business efforts
Define:
Production approach
Budget frameworks
Staffing models
Execution strategy
Partner with Accounts, Strategy, and Creative to ensure ideas are both ambitious and executable
Partner closely with Resourcing to:
Allocate teams effectively
Balance workload and utilization
Identify gaps and hiring needs
Play a key role in forecasting hiring needs, recruiting, casting, and developing production talent
Ensure the right teams are assigned to the right work
Own Financial Performance
Oversee financial health across assigned teams and projects
Scope management
Staffing efficiency
Partner with Finance to improve forecasting and overall profitability
Partner on New Business & Growth
Act as a senior production lead on RFPs and pitch work
Translate creative concepts into clear, executable plans
Define budgets, timelines, and staffing approaches during the pitch process
Support growth of existing accounts through strong production leadership
Strengthen How Production Operates
Establish and reinforce production standards, processes, and best practices
Improve clarity and consistency across how work is scoped, staffed, and delivered
Help evolve Production into a proactive, strategic partner across the agency
(VP-Level Scope) Contribute to Department Strategy
Influence Production department structure and long-term planning
Partner with executive leadership on:
Org design
Resource strategy
Operational systems
Play a key role in shaping how Production supports agency growth and profitability
Job Responsibilities
Oversee multiple teams and project portfolios simultaneously
Lead and guide project scoping, budget development, and staffing strategy
Approve and refine resource allocation across projects
Serve as an escalation point for team and client challenges
Mentor and develop senior production talent
Partner cross-functionally to align on project strategy and execution
Support new business efforts through production leadership
Ensure consistent delivery against quality, timeline, and financial expectations
Qualifications :
12–15+ years of experience in experiential production or live events
Proven experience leading multiple teams and senior production talent
Strong track record in scoping, budgeting, and staffing complex work
Experience contributing to or leading new business / pitch work
Experience scoping and overseeing complex projects of scale ($5M-$20M)
Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance across multiple projects
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Preferred Experience:
Experience within a top-tier experiential or production agency
Exposure to both B2B and consumer-facing work
International production experience
Familiarity with resourcing and financial planning tools
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
Location : We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in New York City, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging : At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.
401k Match
Communication Stipend
Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
Company get togethers & retreats
Flexible WFH policy
NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.
NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
As set forth in NVE Experience Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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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:
NVE is seeking a Senior Director / Vice President, Production to serve as a senior leader within the Production department, responsible for overseeing multiple teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery across a diverse portfolio of work.
This role is critical to how Production operates at NVE, partnering cross-functionally to shape projects from the earliest stages, aligning teams and resources, and ensuring work is delivered with clarity, discipline, and quality.
The ideal candidate is a production leader who can scale teams, structure complex work, and drive accountability across projects, people, and financial outcomes.
Leveling Note :
This role is open to candidates at both the Senior Director and Vice President level. Final leveling will be determined based on experience, leadership scope, and ability to drive strategic impact across the organization.
Role Priorities : Lead Teams & Oversee Delivery
Oversee multiple production teams across projects, clients, and workstreams
Directly manage senior production talent (Directors, EPs, Senior Producers)
Ensure teams are structured effectively and set up for successful execution
Serve as a senior escalation point and provide guidance on complex or high-risk work
Shape Projects from the Start
Lead production involvement in early-stage planning and new business efforts
Define:
Production approach
Budget frameworks
Staffing models
Execution strategy
Partner with Accounts, Strategy, and Creative to ensure ideas are both ambitious and executable
Partner closely with Resourcing to:
Allocate teams effectively
Balance workload and utilization
Identify gaps and hiring needs
Play a key role in forecasting hiring needs, recruiting, casting, and developing production talent
Ensure the right teams are assigned to the right work
Own Financial Performance
Oversee financial health across assigned teams and projects
Scope management
Staffing efficiency
Partner with Finance to improve forecasting and overall profitability
Partner on New Business & Growth
Act as a senior production lead on RFPs and pitch work
Translate creative concepts into clear, executable plans
Define budgets, timelines, and staffing approaches during the pitch process
Support growth of existing accounts through strong production leadership
Strengthen How Production Operates
Establish and reinforce production standards, processes, and best practices
Improve clarity and consistency across how work is scoped, staffed, and delivered
Help evolve Production into a proactive, strategic partner across the agency
(VP-Level Scope) Contribute to Department Strategy
Influence Production department structure and long-term planning
Partner with executive leadership on:
Org design
Resource strategy
Operational systems
Play a key role in shaping how Production supports agency growth and profitability
Job Responsibilities
Oversee multiple teams and project portfolios simultaneously
Lead and guide project scoping, budget development, and staffing strategy
Approve and refine resource allocation across projects
Serve as an escalation point for team and client challenges
Mentor and develop senior production talent
Partner cross-functionally to align on project strategy and execution
Support new business efforts through production leadership
Ensure consistent delivery against quality, timeline, and financial expectations
Qualifications :
12–15+ years of experience in experiential production or live events
Proven experience leading multiple teams and senior production talent
Strong track record in scoping, budgeting, and staffing complex work
Experience contributing to or leading new business / pitch work
Experience scoping and overseeing complex projects of scale ($5M-$20M)
Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance across multiple projects
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Preferred Experience:
Experience within a top-tier experiential or production agency
Exposure to both B2B and consumer-facing work
International production experience
Familiarity with resourcing and financial planning tools
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
Location : We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in New York City, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging : At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.
401k Match
Communication Stipend
Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
Company get togethers & retreats
Flexible WFH policy
NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.
NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
As set forth in NVE Experience Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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