AGAR · 5 days ago
Event Production Director, Brand Experiences
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAGAR is a company focused on experiential marketing and cultural innovation. They are seeking an Experiential Event Production Director to manage the end-to-end execution of unique brand experiences, ensuring alignment with client expectations and operational excellence.
AdvertisingContentEventsGraphic DesignMarketing
Responsibilities
Partner closely with creative, strategy, operations and account teams to develop compelling, feasible concepts and contributing production expertise to pitches, scopes of work, and proposals
Own the execution of brand experiences from end-to-end by developing executional plans, budgets, sourcing lists, graphic needs and production schedules to fulfill project deliverables
Oversee onsite event execution, managing load-in/load-out, team coordination, and real-time problem solving to ensure a seamless guest and client experience
Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the production team, providing mentorship and professional development
Source, manage and negotiate with third-party vendors including fabricators, AV teams, venues, printers, and other event partners. Ensure they meet criteria and quality standards as outlined in shop drawings or renderings
Support client service teams as production point of contact for clients, guiding relationships with key stakeholders, managing expectations, and driving long-term trust and partnership
Elevate production standards and process innovation, continuously refining workflows and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Contribute to post-event debriefs and recap processes, capturing insights, vendor performance, and budget reconciliation to inform future programs and continuous improvement
Own risk management protocols, proactively assessing potential issues and implementing mitigation plans across all phases of production
Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying new technologies, formats, and vendors to keep experiences innovative and culturally relevant
Represent AGAR’s vision, mission, guiding principles, and core values. Embody AGAR’s quick and nimble way of executing work and knowing when there is a sense of urgency to meet client and project needs
Participate in and contribute to company workshops, thought leadership opportunities and company-owned events
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in execution of all key aspects of experiential event production, brand activation, client services and event marketing
Deep understanding of fabrication processes and hands-on experience collaborating with fabrication vendors
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines efficiently
Highly resourceful and serves as a clear, consistent communicator
BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, PR or related field
Significant experience with executing events for notable brands in CPG, Liquor, Financial and/or Hospitality industries
Self-starter who can independently identify and utilize diverse resources to meet deadlines and expectations
Able to multi-task, prioritize, adapt and plan effectively in a dynamic, creative fast-paced environment
Quick and confident in decision making abilities
Must have excellent communication skills
Must possess strong computer skills and proficient in Keynote, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google G Suite
Preferred
Proficiency in Apple products
Company
AGAR
Agar is an advertising company that offers graphic, environmental design, in-house production, hybrid events, content, and staffing.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
J
Josh Heuser
Founder
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