About the Role
The Experiential Senior Producer will oversee agency projects, managing client and project lifecycles. This role involves leading production teams, thinking creatively to solve unique problems, and adapting to shifting budgets, timelines, and client needs. Experience in the luxury sector is essential for understanding project intricacies.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute multi-channel projects including IRL experiential events for fashion, beauty, spirits, and lifestyle brands.
- Develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring smooth operation throughout all phases.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and manage deliverables and deadlines, meeting project goals.
- Lead production teams, delegating responsibilities and setting timelines.
- Translate creative concepts into project plans, vendor timelines, and deliverables.
- Ensure integrated event solutions are innovative, strategically relevant, and build brand equity.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of project tracking and documentation.
- Develop and manage large budgets, reconcile post-event finances, and negotiate vendor contracts.
- Build budget models for pitching and RFP phases.
- Manage onsite teams for seamless installation and execution.
- Travel to projects as needed.
- Develop and maintain client relationships, managing expectations.
- Create and manage project documentation, including timelines and production schedules.
- Source venues and vendors, negotiating contracts.
- Liaise with internal Creative, Account Management, and Production Service Departments.
- Obtain necessary city, event, and build permits.
- Manage client relationships regarding production issues, needs, and expectations.
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of experience as a lead Producer / Senior Producer in experiential production.
- Experience in a client-facing and production role within an agency environment.
- Proven track record of developing and managing large, complex projects and teams.
- Excellent oral/written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience developing and managing seven-figure budgets.
- Fluent in Google Suite and Excel.
- A positive team player and leader who fosters collaboration and is solution-oriented.
- Experience managing multiple luxury clients and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledgeable in fabrication, technical production, permitting, catering, and staffing.
- Proactive, thoughtful, and strategic thinker.
- Resourceful, self-motivated, extremely organized, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Delivers unsurpassed client and customer service.
- Excellent prioritization skills and ability to shift focus with ease.
- Broad network of contacts in the experiential marketing and production industries.
Skills
- Experiential Marketing
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Negotiation
- Production Planning
- Event Production
- Luxury Market Understanding
- Google Suite
- Excel
- Asana (plus)
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Comp Days
- Paid parental leave
About the Company
- GRADIENT is a NYC-based boutique, creatively led, high-end experiential marketing agency.
- We serve clients in the spirits, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and luxury industries.
- We value productivity and efficiency balanced with utmost quality in a fast-paced environment.
