Director of Production

Local Projects

. Lead production strategy, delivery, and operational excellence for software and media projects from discovery through support .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading production strategies and managing complex projects from scoping to delivery, with a strong focus on budget management and team leadership. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors while ensuring operational excellence in software and media production.

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Project ScopingBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementProduction Strategy

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource AllocationCapacity PlanningProduction ProcessesContract ManagementEstimating BudgetsPrototypingChange Order ManagementStaffing StrategiesOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Experiential AgencyExhibit ProductionBuilt-EnvironmentMultidisciplinary TeamsClient LeadershipPhysical SpacesFreelancer ManagementProduction BudgetsHybrid WorkDomestic and International Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead production strategy, delivery, and operational excellence for software and media projects from discovery through support
Serve as the client's production lead and own end-to-end project scoping in partnership with the Account Director
Lead end-to-end production from kickoff through delivery and support, including prototyping with Operations
Manage production budgets, overhead, staffing strategies, workflows, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Source, negotiate with, and manage external producers, designers, vendors, freelancers, and production partners
Support new business pitches by ensuring work is scoped, priced, and feasible to produce
Create and execute project plans, estimates, and budget burns
Communicate project agendas, deadlines, and priorities to teams and vendors
Partner with Creative Technology on post-open support and maintenance offerings
Write scopes of work, staff scopes, and vendor contracts; manage subcontractors and change orders
Establish and iterate production processes, protocols, tools, and templates
Recruit, interview, hire, train, mentor, and lead production staff
Manage team growth through reviews, 1:1s, professional development planning, and compensation recommendations
Manage production staffing, resourcing, PTO approvals, and disciplinary or termination actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to scope, budget, and deliver complex projects
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and escalate appropriately, working within timelines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
10+ years of experience leading production for client projects, ideally in an experiential, exhibit, or built-environment agency
Track record leading multidisciplinary production teams and managing external vendor relationships
Client or account leadership experience alongside hands-on production preferred
Breadth across both software and media production preferred
Background in production within physical spaces preferred
Able to travel domestically and internationally for installs, client meetings, vendor coordination, and pitches
Must work on site at our NYC Studio as needed (hybrid)
Must hold a primary residence in NY, NJ, CT, DC, VA, or MD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k)
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) package