Event Producer

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Key Responsibilities:

Creative Production & Environmental Design

• Own the creative execution of all sponsor activations and C&C-branded spaces from concept through on-site install.
• Produce 2D sketches, moodboards, 3D renderings, and visual mockups for booths, lounges, stages, signage, and photo moments.
• Translate creative direction into floor plans, fabrication specs, print files, and production-ready assets.
• Participate in early-stage ideation with Partnerships and Accounts teams to develop concepts that support sponsor objectives and brand goals.
• Proactively pitch new creative ideas, materials, and innovations that push the Create & Cultivate aesthetic forward.
• Manage creative vendor relationships, including fabrication, signage, décor, printing, and scenic design.
• Oversee visual quality and consistency of event design across all brand touchpoints and sponsorship activations.

On-Site Event Production & Management

• Lead on-site creative production for all events—from load-in through strike—including stage setups, sponsor booth installs, directional signage, and environmental - details.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for creative vendors, ensuring adherence to specs, budgets, and production timelines.
• Coordinate with sponsors and brand partners to bring activation concepts to life within event guidelines and creative standards.
• Own and execute the run of show (ROS) as it relates to design and production install/strike windows.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess creative execution, vendor performance, and production outcomes.

Vendor Sourcing & Budget Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, including AV, fabrication, furniture, florals, rentals, and scenic design.
• Oversee vendor contracts, COIs, permitting needs, and delivery timelines.
• Manage and reconcile budgets for all creative production line items, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising visual impact.
• Maintain budget trackers, production schedules, and creative task lists to ensure team alignment and accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Partnerships team to interpret sponsor creative briefs and design high-impact brand experiences.
• Work closely with the Events and Production teams to ensure seamless integration between creative design and logistics.
• Partner with Marketing and Content teams to align event branding and ensure cohesive visual storytelling across all platforms.
• Lead internal creative brainstorms and design reviews to align stakeholders on direction, feedback, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior producers and freelancers, providing guidance on creative standards and production best practices.

Post-Event Review & Reporting

• Create post-event creative recaps highlighting design successes, learnings, and documentation for internal reference.
• Support the Partnerships and Accounts teams with creative content and visuals for sponsor recap reports.
• Provide recommendations for future activations based on creative performance, audience engagement, and sponsor feedback.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in creative event production, experiential design, or hybrid creative/producer roles within the event or brand experience industry.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); bonus for After Effects, Keynote, or Canva.
• Experience with 3D rendering software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Blender preferred.
• Strong understanding of environmental design, fabrication specs, print formatting, and signage production.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiar with managing events across the U.S. and supporting site-specific needs (permitting, vendor licensing, freight).
• Skilled in budget management, quote comparison, and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate creative ideas into actionable plans.
• Calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure event environments.
• Strong creative instincts with an eye for detail, quality, and brand alignment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Excel.
• Bonus: Background in large-scale (5k+ attendees) event production or experiential agency work.