FT Senior Event Production Lead
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RED VELVET is a boutique full-service experiential activations and events agency calling Austin Texas home since 2002. We partner with brands and companies to concept design and produce international award-winning experiences of all shapes and sizes ranging from immersive activations and luxury moments to conferences that feel anything but traditional.
As an agency rooted in strategy driven by creativity and obsessed with production excellence we believe in crafting brand-forward experiences that get it right. Every detail every decision every moment should honor the clients brand and were seeking a senior-level production leader who shares that mindset and thrives in complex high-touch environments.
We are looking for a full-time Austin-based Senior Event Production Lead with 10 years of experience producing a variety of conferences and large-scale events with many moving parts. This role owns complex projects end-to-end overseeing production schedules logistics budgets and on-site execution while representing client brands with care and intention. Experience with brand activations is a plus but not required.
RED VELVET projects include: Experiential Conferences Activations Luxury Experiences Brand Moments and Strategic Consulting
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end production for events of varying scale from planning through execution and post-event closeout
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams (accounts creative production operations) and external partners. Provide guidance and support to production staff.
- Participate in creative development and align deliverables with strategy and client objectives ensuring they translate into executable production plans
- Own day-to-day project operations including budgets detailed timelines and workback schedules vendor payments run-of-shows project playbook and staffing plans
- Manage vendors and contractors including sourcing negotiations logistics and deliverables
- Lead client communications and status meetings to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders
- Proactively identify project risks throughout the project lifecycle develop solutions and oversee contingency planning
- Oversee on-site execution including contractors brand ambassadors and real-time problem-solving
- Lead post-event reconciliation and collaborate with accounts for invoicing and retrospectives
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Strategic & Detail-Oriented Balances big-picture objectives with precise execution ensuring accuracy across timelines budgets and deliverables while managing multiple projects concurrently
- Self-Motivated & Accountable - Takes ownership of work from start to finish proactively managing priorities follow-through and communication with minimal oversight
- Organized & Process-Minded Maintains clear workflows documentation and operational oversight to ensure projects run smoothly
- Collaborative Leader Guides cross-functional teams with clarity decisiveness and mentorship; elevates others while maintaining accountability
- Strong Team Mentality Cares about the teams success shows up for others and brings enthusiasm and a sense of fun to what you do
- Brand-Forward & Client-Centric Makes production decisions that reinforce the clients brand translating strategy into memorable high-quality experiences
- Strong Interpersonal & Relationship Skills Builds trust with clients partners and internal teams; communicates clearly and confidently in high-stakes situations
- Curious Proactive Problem-Solver Asks the right questions anticipates challenges develops solutions and thrives under pressure or ambiguity
- Hybrid & Travel-Ready Austin-based role with a mix of in-office collaboration on key days and flexibility on others; up to 25% travel dependent on Client project locations
- Tech & Tools Savvy - Proficient with Google Workspace (specifically Gmail Sheets Docs Meet and Slides). Familiarity with Slack Harvest CVENT Event Diagramming and SketchUp is a plus.
READY TO ROCK WITH US
If youre feeling that spark and feel like youve got what it takes please apply!
Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet engaging and informational. Candidates who move forward will start with an initial virtual screening. Those who move forward will then interview with key team members to discuss experience skills and fit for the role. We kindly request no phone calls regarding this posting.
Please note: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
RED VELVET is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Solarwinds
- Cybersecurity
- Hospitality Experience
- FedRAMP
- Mobile Marketing
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Event Marketing
- Cloud Development
- Siem
About Company
RED VELVET RED VELVET is a boutique, full-service experiential agency based in Austin, Texas, since 2002. Woman and minority-owned, RED VELVET specializes in creating award-winning events and activations that foster genuine human connection. Led by CEO and Chief Event Strategist Cindy ... View more
