Director of Production

Written By Dana Siomkos

NY, Fulltime

YOU: You thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments—balancing big-picture vision with meticulous execution. You’re skilled at leading teams, managing timelines and budgets, and turning ambitious ideas into reality through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and collaborative leadership.

THEM: A multidisciplinary experience design studio creating responsive installations that blend art, technology, and architecture. Their work bridges the digital and physical to deliver immersive, emotionally resonant experiences in the built environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and mentor a team of producers/project managers, supporting training and growth.

  • Oversee planning across multiple projects, aligning budgets, schedules, and resources.

  • Manage forecasting, reporting, change orders, and risk mitigation.

  • Ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget project delivery.

  • Support business development by scoping proposals and estimating resources.

  • Serve as an escalation point for project-related challenges.

  • Contribute to hiring and staffing strategies.

  • Improve and maintain project management processes.

  • Build and manage vendor, freelancer, and subcontractor relationships.

  • Negotiate and oversee scopes of work, contracts, and partnerships.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10+ years in production or project leadership, ideally in creative tech, experience design, architecture, or related fields.

  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.

  • Deep knowledge of project lifecycles from concept through installation.

  • Proven ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and resourcing.

  • Excellent communication, client-facing, and negotiation skills.

  • Experience with tools like Smartsheet, Notion, or similar platforms.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Passion for inclusive, collaborative, and creatively driven work environments.

  • Preferred: experience in spatial computing, interactive exhibits, or public art.

  • Bonus: background in architecture/design-build or PMP certification.

  • Based on the information that has been provided to You & Them by our Client, the base salary for this position is in the $150K-$170K range depending on experience.

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