Production Manager, Experiential

Who We Are

Starkman & Associates is a full-service creative production company that brings bold ideas to life through experiential events, media campaigns, and innovative special projects worldwide. We specialize in creative strategy, partnership development, talent cultivation, and end-to-end production that transforms concepts into meaningful experiences.

Our approach centers on cultural relevance and authentic collaboration, working closely with clients to push creative boundaries and deliver events and campaigns that resonate deeply with audiences. From initial idea to final execution, we craft experiences that create lasting connections and drive meaningful brand impact.

The Experiential Production Manager at Starkman & Associates is a resourceful, detail-driven team player who helps bring bold, high-impact brand experiences to life. This role supports the development and execution of a wide range of experiential activations—from intimate influencer moments and pop-ups to large-scale brand experiences and campaign events.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in live event and experiential production, with a working knowledge of permitting, fabrication, vendor management, and logistics. This role is a mix of creative execution and operational precision. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and on-site logistics, troubleshoot in real-time, and ensure each activation meets Starkman & Associates’ production standards and reflects our clients’ brand identities.

Reporting into a Senior Producer or Director, you’ll be trusted to lead projects of your own, manage internal coordinators or freelancers, and contribute to a culture of craft, care, and collaboration. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role working across some of the most exciting names in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

• Lead the execution of small- to mid-sized experiential activations and assist senior producers on large-scale projects
• Build and maintain production timelines, run-of-show documents, and budget trackers
• Source and manage third-party vendors, venues, and freelance crew
• Oversee permitting, insurance, and legal compliance for each activation
• Coordinate fabrication, scenic builds, rentals, tech production, and transportation
• Support ideation with creative solutions to bring experiential concepts to life within scope

• Serve as on‑site production lead during installs, live events, and strikes
• Manage build crews, freelance staff, and vendors, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
• Anticipate and troubleshoot issues calmly and professionally in real time
• Ensure on‑site safety, brand consistency, and smooth execution

• Draft client communications and liaise with client counterparts
• Assist in preparing decks, estimates, and presentations

• Manage production documents including bids, invoices, contracts, and receipts
• Assist with wrap reports, post‑event recaps, and debrief meetings
• Help maintain internal tools, databases, and resource libraries

• Partner with and manage Production Coordinators, and Production Assistants responsibilities
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performance team environment

• 3 - 5 years of experience in event production, project coordination, or agency operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive problem‑solver with a collaborative mindset
• Working knowledge of G‑Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides);
  Keynote a plus
• Availability to work occasional nights/weekends for events