Experiential Producer

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EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCER – THE MAVERICK MAKER OF UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.

ABOUT TABOO

From the earliest age, we’re taught to follow bad rules. Colour inside the lines, act your age, don’t be weird... The marketing world is full of bad rules too. Pointless processes, outdated customs, limiting conventions... But TABOO was born from the streets, not the marketing world. We began by breaking the rules that didn’t serve us, or our clients, then reimagined the rest. And that’s what sets us apart. Our work was different, because our approach was different. It was unexpected, so people took notice. Culture cared about it, and our clients cared about that. So we’ve kept on perfecting the art of rule breaking ever since.

24 years in, and we’re still proving that doing it wrong is the only way to get it right. We’re an independent collective of rule-breakers, risk-takers, and cultural shapers—and we’re looking for someone who speaks our language.

THE ROLE

TABOO is on the hunt for an experienced producer who knows how to bring bold, ambitious ideas to life. You’ll be steering a portfolio of experiential projects—from small activations to large-scale events, including a key part of a major global sporting event. Your role is to turn big ideas into seamless executions, owning production from start to finish.

That means managing budgets, locking in suppliers, handling logistics, and ensuring every event runs like a dream. You’ll be across every detail—sourcing the best suppliers, creating rock-solid schedules, tracking costs, assessing risks, and keeping clients informed. Your expertise will shape creative concepts from the start, making sure they’re feasible, on budget, and delivered to perfection.

You’ll also be a leader—mentoring junior producers as the team evolves, guiding them through the wild world of production, and helping them grow. Collaboration is key; you’ll work closely with our creative, design, and account teams, ensuring production elevates every idea. And when things don’t go to plan? You’ll be the one who stays calm, finds a solution, and keeps things moving. This year, your focus will be on delivering a milestone project at a major global sporting event. If you love high-energy environments and live for summer sport, this is your moment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead medium to large-scale experiential projects across a variety of clients.
• Own end-to-end production—from pre-production planning through to live execution and post-event wrap-ups.
• Manage budgets like a pro—ensuring jobs are delivered on budget and at the right profit margins.
• Prepare flawless documentation—including production schedules, budgets, briefing docs, meeting agendas, presentation decks, and project updates.
• Handle all onsite logistics—from run sheets and call sheets to risk assessments and supplier schedules.
• Lead and foster client relationships, keeping them informed and happy, ensuring their expectations are exceeded at every stage.
• Work side-by-side with creatives, designers, and suppliers, ensuring every execution is the best it can be.
• Vet all creative concepts during the pitch process, ensuring feasibility, affordability, and smooth execution.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, shaping the future of our production department.
• Oversee multiple projects at once, keeping everything on track, on time, and on budget.
• Report to the Head of Experiential on overall project status and any key concerns.

WHO YOU ARE

• 5+ years agency / event production experience (client-facing).
• A creative problem-solver who thrives on making the impossible happen.
• A logistics master—scheduling, budgeting, and supplier wrangling are second nature to you.
• Experience in design & construction for events—working with build suppliers, engineers, and production teams.
• Can confidently lead live events onsite including managing all suppliers during bump in, live event and bump out.
• Comfortable managing both suppliers and junior team members.
• Sharp financial skills—you know how to build and manage budgets that work.
• A multi-tasker who can juggle multiple projects at once without missing a beat.
• Detail-obsessed—nothing gets past you.
• A strong network of suppliers and production contacts in Melbourne (bonus points for Sydney).
• Experience at The Australian Open is a plus (but not essential).
• Happy to roll up your sleeves—TABOO is a small, fast-moving team, and everyone pitches in.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• We’re a B Corp, meaning we do business as a force for good—people, planet, and profit all matter here.
• We value diversity—different perspectives make our work better. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Furthermore, this role is full-time / part-time negotiable.
• We’re a small-but-mighty agency. Your sleeves will always be rolled up.

Sound like you? Hit us up at [emailprotected] with your resume. Let’s make some unforgettable experiences together.

Located in Cremorne, Melbourne.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology