Senior Producer - Dubai (Freelancer)

FeverUp; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Producer to oversee the delivery of high-quality, immersive experiences. The ideal candidate will manage all facets of event production, from logistics to budgeting, while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, organizational abilities, and at least 7 years of experience in live events are essential. This role demands a flexible, detail-oriented mindset, ready to innovate and solve challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in live events and/or experience production industry.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Strong network of vendors and venues.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event/project productions including planning and execution.
• Develop and manage event production budgets.
• Collaborate with creative teams and external partners.
• Create and own production timelines and ensure teams adhere to schedule.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

As part of the Fever Originals team you will use data and insights to create one‑of‑a‑kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced passionate and critical‑thinking Senior Producer to lead the production of our largest experiences. This role requires flexibility creativity attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the production of live events, permanent attractions and/or immersive experiences. The Senior Producer will oversee multidisciplinary teams across creative, technical and operational domains to deliver a compelling high‑quality experience on time and on budget. This role will research and implement new production formats, technologies and solutions that could enhance Fever’s experiences as well as play a pivotal role in shaping our event strategy.

Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing entertaining experiences for all walks of the public. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. The right candidate will be a self‑starter, have strong interpersonal and project management skills, and thrive in a fast‑paced collaborative environment.

Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing fun and entertaining experiences for all walks of the public. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. The right candidate will be a self‑starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.

You will

• Manage all aspects of event/project productions including pre‑production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage event production budgets, optimize resources to achieve strategic goals and identify revenue‑generating opportunities and cost‑saving measures.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, technical leads, designers, producers and external partners.
• Manage vendors and service providers throughout the entire planning and execution process and ensure delivery of quality services as per company standards.
• Support relationships and launch planning with the venue and third‑party vendors and talents.
• Source and manage the construction consultants and companies for venue remediation of permanent installations (i.e., architects, safety auditors, general contractors, technical providers, set fabricators, etc.).
• Create and own production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule.
• Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements, complete risk assessments where necessary, and be knowledgeable of local regulations and best practices.
• Plan and execute all necessary preparations needed to schedule and pass all required inspections to obtain the Building Completion Certificate.
• With support from the global team, prepare all operational documentation including life safety planning, emergency action plans, incident reporting procedures and logs, standard operating procedures and signage matrix.
• Source, negotiate, hire and manage a local staffing agency that will arrange and procure all staffing needs as deemed appropriate by the Fever team.
• With support from the global team, prepare all staff training materials and conduct thorough training for both management and event staff.
• Plan and order all needed operational supplies required for show installation and run.
• Oversee day‑to‑day production activities including milestone planning, asset tracking, risk assessment and troubleshooting.
• Ensure deliverables are met on time and at the highest quality with a focus on audience engagement and innovation.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across all phases of production.
• In‑person oversight of the experience installation process including point of contact for on‑ground questions and decision‑making, managing multiple vendors, attention to detail and fine‑tuning to produce a premium product.
• Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing and working with the legal department on contracts.
• Work across multiple time zones will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a successful track record of production management of live events, immersive experiences and/or permanent attractions with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed analytical mindset.

Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail‑oriented while looking around corners and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience.

• 7 years of experience in live events and/or experience production industry
• Professional fluency in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Ability to pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way in a fast‑paced environment
• Have an innovative mindset to identify cutting‑edge solutions in production
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, managing production budgets and production issues such as permitting rules and regulations
• Understanding of technical production requirements and basic knowledge of fabrication processes
• Ability to manage teams and provide guidance to a team
• Have a strong network of vendors and venues
• Curious with an appetite for learning, keen to push boundaries and try new concepts, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Able to communicate with various stakeholders, working collaboratively and willing to be hands‑on
• You’ll be solution‑focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions

You can expect to join a group of diverse hardworking team players where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.

This role is located in Dubai.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC