Lead Producer

Chemistry Creative, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemistry Creative, Inc. in New York is seeking an experienced Event Producer to lead end-to-end production for brand activations and experiential campaigns. You will manage timelines, budgets, and vendors while translating creative concepts into executable plans.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to travel for events as needed. Join a dynamic team delivering immersive experiences for high-profile clients, with opportunities to shape production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on event production experience.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects.
• Deep understanding of AV, lighting, staging, fabrication, and permitting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in production tools and project management platforms.
• Able to work irregular hours and travel.
• Experience with agencies and high-profile brands is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Vectorworks, or SketchUp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of events from concept through completion.
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, and client communications.
• Translate concepts into executable production plans with design/tech teams.
• Own production workflows including decks, schedules, staffing, site plans.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout production.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain schedule and quality.
• Negotiate with vendors and oversee staff.
• Oversee on-site builds, installations, and strike.
• Document project details and post-event wrap-up.
• Stay current with experiential design and event tech trends.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD/Vectorworks/SketchUp

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of events from concept through completion
• Manage production timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and client communications across multiple overlapping or simultaneous projects
• Translate creative concepts into executable production plans, collaborating closely with internal design, fabrication, and tech teams
• Own all production workflows, including developing production decks, schedules, staffing plans, site plans, and run-of-shows
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients throughout production process
• Identify and anticipate potential challenges; proactively troubleshoot issues to maintain schedule and quality standards
• Negotiate with and oversee third-party vendors, contractors, and production staff
• Oversee on-site builds, installations, and strike, ensuring all logistics, technical elements, and safety protocols are executed flawlessly
• Ensure accurate documentation of project details and post-event wrap-up, including debriefs and budget reconciliation
• Stay current with trends in experiential design, fabrication, and event technology

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on event production experience, ideally in brand activations, experiential, fabrication-based, or tech-driven events
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects from ideation through execution
• Deep understanding of AV, lighting, staging, fabrication, and permitting processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; confident interfacing with clients and managing teams
• Proficient in production tools and project management platforms
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines
• Comfortable working irregular hours and traveling as needed for events
• Strong creative instincts and a passion for delivering immersive experiences
• Experience working with creative agencies and high-profile brand clients is a plus
• Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Vectorworks, or SketchUp is a plus