Senior Live Event Production Lead

ITA Group; Emeryville (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ITA Group in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Production Manager to translate client objectives into actionable production plans. You will lead production & operations, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships, and ensure on-site execution meets safety and quality standards.

This role requires 5+ years of live-event production experience, a track record of loading in and dismantling setups, and strong collaboration with creative and technical teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing production for large-scale live events, trade shows, or experiential installations.
• Proven experience overseeing event load-in and dismantle operations.
• Knowledge of scenic construction, electrical systems, lighting, AV, IT, and rigging.
• Experience managing union and non-union labor crews.
• Strong understanding of event safety standards and operational best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive timelines.

Responsabilités

• Manage all scenic, exhibit, and environmental production elements, including graphics, signage, and structures.
• Oversee on-site labor for installation, show operation, and dismantle; ensure safety and quality.
• Coordinate freight logistics, shipping schedules, load-in/load-out plans, and on-site handling.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules with the Technical Director.
• Coordinate power, lighting, AV, IT, rigging, and heavy equipment with the Technical Directors.
• Collaborate with Producers to manage budget line items, track expenses, forecast costs.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors; ensure contractual obligations and timelines.
• Maintain production documentation: vendor quotes,POs, labor calls, and reports.
• Interface with clients, vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders to scope deliverables and manage expectations.
• Identify production risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support on-site client engagement for seamless event experience.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, venue requirements, and union labor rules.
• Coordinate security and medical resources as required by scope.
• Promote safety and operational efficiency best practices.

Connaissances

Event production

Load-in/dismantle

Scenic construction

Electrical systems

Lighting

AV

IT

Rigging

Union labor

Event safety

Project management

Outils

CAD

Production software

Budgeting tools

Scheduling platforms

Description du poste

ITA Group in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Production Manager to translate client objectives into actionable production plans. You will lead production & operations, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships, and ensure on-site execution meets safety and quality standards.

This role requires 5+ years of live-event production experience, a track record of loading in and dismantling setups, and strong collaboration with creative and technical teams.