Performance Manager / Director

HYBE AMERICA; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) match up to 5%

Flexible paid time off

FSA

Life insurance

Wellhub membership

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

HYBE America in Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Performance Manager/Director to lead the creative direction and execution of live and recorded performances for HxG artists. You will translate an artist's identity and the character of their music into original stage concepts, including choreography, coaching, and full creative direction across music, costumes, lighting, and stage design.

This is a full-time, hybrid role with in-person collaboration 3 days per week and remote work 2 days

Qualifications

• Exceptional creative vision and ability to develop original performance concepts.
• Proven experience creating performances and choreography that align with songs.
• Demonstrated ability to train dancers across genres and coach performers.

Responsibilities

• Produce performances aligned with artist identity and song concepts.
• Coach artists to enhance performance, stage presence, and expression.
• Provide performance direction and training for trainees.
• Manage a talent pool of performers, including dancers.
• Define direction for music, costumes, lighting, and stage design.
• Oversee performance aspects of concerts, broadcasts, and videos.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Exceptional creative vision

Proven experience in performances

Choreography development

Dance training across genres

Portfolio submission

2-3 choreography samples

1 pop choreo sample

Visa eligibility

Job description

HYBE America is part of HYBE, a global leader at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology. We represent some of the world’s most influential artists and continue to expand our creative and cultural impact across the Americas. At HYBE, we believe in the power of music and foster a culture built on Passion, Autonomy, and Trust.

Position Overview

Our growing Creative & Production team at HYBE America is seeking an experienced and visionary Performance Manager / Director to lead the creative direction and execution of live and recorded performances for HxG artists. The ideal candidate is a seasoned performance creative who can translate an artist's identity and the character of their music into original, compelling stage concepts — from choreography and coaching to full creative direction across music, costumes, lighting, and stage design. This person will plan and produce performances that best showcase HxG artists' music, developing creative concepts for every aspect of an artist's performance based on their unique identity and the characteristics of each song, and collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners to bring those ideas to life. Working hands‑on with artists and trainees, this person will manage a talent pool of dancers and performance professionals and oversee performance elements across concerts, broadcast stages, and music videos — creating performances that inspire, comfort, and move audiences alongside a team of passionate professionals who take pride in delivering high‑quality, original work.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Santa Monica office, with in-person collaboration 3 days per week and remote work 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce performances that align with each artist's identity and the concept of their songs and albums.
• Coach artists to enhance their performance skills, stage presence, and artistic expression.
• Provide performance direction and training for trainees.
• Manage and coordinate a talent pool of performance professionals, including dancers.
• Define the creative direction for performance‑related elements, including music, costumes, lighting, and stage design.
• Oversee and coordinate all performance‑related aspects of concerts, broadcast stages, music videos, and other productions.
• Workload may increase during peak album production periods.
• Domestic and international travel, as well as off‑site work, may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Exceptional creative vision and a proven ability to develop original performance concepts.
• Proven experience in creating performances and choreography that effectively bring out the unique characteristics of songs.
• A strong passion for dance and music, with a high standard for performance quality and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to provide dance training across a variety of genres, in addition to choreography development.
• Ability to submit a portfolio (submission of all portfolio materials listed below is required).
• 2‑3 choreography samples created within the last 12 months. (the more current, the better).
• 1 pop choreo sample for artist/group (within the last 12 months. Choreography must be 2‑3 minutes in length)
• Eligible to obtain visas for international business travel, with no restrictions on overseas travel.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience in directing stage performances in domestic and international settings.
• Ability to communicate in foreign languages (e.g., English, Korean, Japanese, etc).
• Ability to manage administrative tasks related to performance production, including budget management.
• Proficiency in music and video editing software.
• Ability to execute and adapt choreography across a wide range of genres.
• Ability to submit a video portfolio featuring original choreography created by the applicant.
• Portfolio submissions may be provided via social media links or edited video files.

Core Competencies

• Ability to create original choreography and performance concepts that align with global trends.
• Strong interest in emerging trends and the ability to continuously learn and adapt.
• Persistence and dedication to creating high‑quality performances with a strong focus on execution.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and non‑verbal) to clearly articulate and guide performance direction.
• Flexible problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess situations objectively and develop effective solutions.
• A proactive mindset toward expanding responsibilities and continuously improving processes and ways of working.

Don't match every skill listed? Almost nobody does! Think you're a good fit anyway? Please let us know.

Salary Range

The salary range for this job is $100,000 to $140,000. This is a good faith effort at the time of posting. This range is base salary only and does not include benefits and any other compensatory components of the role.

Why Join Us

At HYBE America, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and reputation of one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in global entertainment. You’ll work with some of the world’s most exciting artists and help tell the stories that define culture. We back our passion for music with benefits that take care of you, so you can bring your best to the work that inspires millions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company 401(k) match up to 5%
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA
• Life insurance
• Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios
• Excellent parental leave policies

HYBE America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.