Director, Experiential Ops & Rapid-Launch Production

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with matching

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Parental leave

Generous time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a Director of Experiential Operations & Production to lead high-volume live activations and campaigns from concept through execution. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget experiences that meet quality standards while driving profitable growth across media, influencer and creator programs.

The role requires strong leadership, deep production fluency across technical and logistical disciplines, and the ability to build scalable production models.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in experiential, live event or integrated production.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen including managing significant budgets.
• Proven team leadership and ability to mentor developing talent.
• Strong senior client presence and communication skills.
• Experience negotiating with production partners and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple programs with tight timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production and operations for experiential programs and live events.
• Translate creative objectives into scalable production plans under compressed timelines.
• Shape experiences to drive social-first impact while ensuring safety and quality.
• Build repeatable production models for high-frequency activations.
• Own project financial management including estimates, forecasting and reconciliation.
• Manage a network of production partners across vendors, venues and staffing.
• Mentor production team members and contribute to pitches and growth opportunities.

Skills

Experiential production

Budget management

Team leadership

Client communication

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

THE·TEAM is seeking a Director of Experiential Operations & Production to lead high-volume live activations and campaigns from concept through execution. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget experiences that meet quality standards while driving profitable growth across media, influencer and creator programs.

The role requires strong leadership, deep production fluency across technical and logistical disciplines, and the ability to build scalable production models.