Head of Production - Private Events & Entertainment

Dream Machine Entertainment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Machine Entertainment in South Florida is seeking a Director of Production to lead our technical production operations for high-end weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

You will own production from planning through load-out, collaborating with sales to turn ambitious ideas into executable plans, and overseeing a calendar, crew, and subcontractors to ensure flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in concert touring, live entertainment, or large-scale events.
• Deep knowledge of lighting, audio, video/LED, staging, and systems.
• Experience managing technical teams, freelancers, and complex calendars.
• Ability to design and specify systems across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to design and scope lighting, audio, video/LED, staging, and production solutions.
• Translate creative references and event concepts into practical technical designs.
• Advise on lighting design, stage builds, system specifications, rigging, power, and production feasibility.
• Develop technical plans, equipment lists, production budgets, and labor requirements.
• Own production from preproduction through load-out and execution.
• Oversee production calendar, crew calls, trucking, equipment prep, and venue logistics.

Skills

Concert touring

Live production leadership

Lighting systems

Audio/Video/LED

Rigging & power

Production logistics

Team management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Dream Machine Entertainment in South Florida is seeking a Director of Production to lead our technical production operations for high-end weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

You will own production from planning through load-out, collaborating with sales to turn ambitious ideas into executable plans, and overseeing a calendar, crew, and subcontractors to ensure flawless execution.