Description
Overview:
Elevation3D is seeking a highly skilled Event Production Manager to serve as the technical lead and client-facing partner for live events and brand activations. This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of events by coordinating internal teams, clients, and third-party production and service partners. The ideal candidate combines strategic oversight, technical understanding, and strong relationship management to drive the success of each event.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Client Partnership
* Serve as the primary technical and production lead for events, acting as the bridge between clients, internal teams, and production partners.
* Collaborate with clients to understand event objectives, priorities, and desired outcomes.
* Align internal and external teams around creative and technical goals, ensuring all production elements contribute to a cohesive attendee experience.
* Monitor event progress and provide strategic guidance to production partners to mitigate risks and address potential challenges.
Production & Service Partner Management
* Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with third-party production and service partners, including but not limited to lighting, audio, video, staging, registration, freight handling, and show management companies.
* Ensure partners deliver services and equipment that meet client expectations, quality standards, and event objectives.
* Oversee contracts, budgets, and timelines for all external partners, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Technical Oversight
* Provide strategic technical guidance to ensure seamless integration of production elements.
* Support problem-solving and decision-making in partnership with production teams during events.
* Maintain compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
Budget & Logistics Management
* Track production-related expenses and help maintain adherence to project budgets.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize equipment, staffing, and logistical planning.
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in live event production, technical project management, or managing production/service partners.
* Strong knowledge of event production elements and experience coordinating third-party production or service providers.
* Experience serving as a client-facing technical lead on complex events.
* Excellent organizational, negotiation, and multitasking skills.
* Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes.
* Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
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