Director of Production

Overview

At Cramer,eventproduction is both a craft and a team sport — and the Director of Productions is at the center of it. This senior leader brings together strategy, creativity, and operational excellence to guide our largest, most complex programs while also nurturing the people, processes, and culture that power our work.

The Director of Production is responsible for the full lifecycle of live, in‑person event programs: from early strategic conversations and creative development through onsite execution and post‑event reconciliation. They partner closely with clients, internal teams, and executive leadership to ensure every experience is purposeful, beautifully executed, and aligned with client goals.

This role also plays a critical part in shaping the Production department itself — strengthening workflows, developing talent, and ensuring our teams have the clarity, tools, and support they need to do their best work. It’s a role for someone who leads with confidence, communicates with empathy, and thrives in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

Travel required:

approximately 15-20%

• Lead with Vision:
  Partner with clients to define the strategic and creative direction of their events, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
• Lead with Vision:
  Serve as the senior point of contact for high‑level clients, guiding conversations, presenting concepts, and building long‑term trust.
• Lead with Vision:
  Shape and support solution design of projects that align to client objectives.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Oversee all aspects of event production — A/V, staging, lighting, scenic, run‑of‑show, rehearsals, and onsite leadership.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Build and manage detailed scopes of work, project timelines, budgets, and production schedules.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Overseemultiple work streams, ensuring alignment with the overarching event vision.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Monitor quality of work performed by team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Anticipate risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure flawless execution.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Lead talent and entertainment management, vendor partnerships, and cross‑functional production teams.
• Own the Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation in partnership with Account Management.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Partner with senior leadership to guide department operations and communication.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Lead department meetings, share company and team updates, and help cultivate a positive, connected team culture.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Evaluate and refine production processes to remove friction, improve efficiency, and elevate client service.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Drive adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance workflows and productivity.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Streamline financial management practices and budget workflows.
• Strengthen Our Operations:
  Collaborate with other department leaders to improve team communication and dynamics.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Build thoughtful staffing plans that align team strengths with client needs.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Monitor team capacity and work allocations, ensuring balanced workloads and proactive forecasting of scalable resources.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Oversee onboarding, training and management of production staff.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Mentor and coach staff, deliver real-time feedback.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Lead training initiatives and support professional development for production team members.
• Develop and Support Our People: 10+ years of experience in live event production, agency environments, or similar settings.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Proven ability to lead large‑scale programs and cross‑functional teams with confidence and clarity.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Strong financial management skills, including budget creation and oversight.
• Develop and Support Our People:
  Demonstrated strengths in client leadership, team management, problem‑solving, and operational excellence.
• Develop and Support Our People:
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