Event Production Director, Brand Experiences

ABOUT AGAR/

We are Cultural Wondermakers, founded on the premise that as the world continues to become more transactional, wonder has become a radical act. At AGAR, we merge experiential marketing, retail innovation, hospitality, and public art to transform the everyday into an opportunity for wonder.

AGAR is also the red substance in a petri dish that’s used to grow culture. AGAR has been growing culture through experiences since 2008. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION/

AGAR is seeking an Experiential Event Production Director with 10 years experience in execution of all key aspects of experiential event production, brand activation, client services and event marketing. The Production Director will produce unique brand experiences from end-to-end that generate consumer loyalty and client retention. Experiences can range from fabricated tradeshow or festival build-outs, product samplings, mobile tours, interactive/digital activations, corporate meetings, art installations and many other large or small-scale events. This role requires a deep understanding of fabrication processes and hands-on experience collaborating with fabrication vendors to ensure all build-outs meet creative intent, technical requirements, budgets, and client expectations. The candidate will lead production team members and drive executional excellence through effective leadership.

With AGAR’s fast-paced business growing and ever changing, the candidate must be a self-starter who thrives as part of a collaborative team, is able to prioritize multiple projects and nimbly and efficiently manages deadlines. The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall experience, taking full ownership of identifying all logistical, creative, and technical elements required for execution. They must be highly resourceful and serve as a clear, consistent communicator, keeping both internal teams and clients informed of project status and ensuring alignment every step of the way.

JOB 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.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/

• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, PR or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Experiential Marketing and Production.
• Ability to work weekends and travel.
• Significant experience with executing events for notable brands in CPG, Liquor, Financial and/or Hospitality industries, understanding of the corporate world.
• 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 a 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 (proficiency in Apple products preferred).

OUR CORE VALUES/

• Embrace Being Uncomfortable - The greatest learning moments occur when outside of your comfort zone.
• Execute with Excellence - provide agile service without compromising quality of work.
• Constantly Curious - Immerse into experiences and things outside the norm.
• All Hands on Deck, Always - No matter the nature of the job, we get it done together.
• Truth in Words and Actions - Take ownership and accountability.

APPLY HERE: https://theagar.com/careers/production-director-brand-experiences/