Executive Producer, Experiential ProductionAbout this role: The Executive Producer, Experiential Production is a senior leadership role responsible for owning the end-to-end production of MATTE's experiential work. This role sets the standard for creative execution, operational excellence, and financial rigor across all experiential projects. The Executive Producer is a strategic partner to Creative, Client Services, and Finance, while also serving as a leader and mentor to the Experiential Production team.
This role is equal parts creative steward, operational leader, and business owner: accountable for delivery, margin, team development, and the continued evolution of MATTE's experiential capabilities.
Experiential Leadership & Delivery- Own the full lifecycle of experiential productions: from concept through execution, installation, and strike.
- Oversee large-scale live events, immersive environments, installations, pop-ups, and cultural activations.
- Ensure creative intent is preserved while delivering work that is operationally sound, safe, and scalable.
- Act as the senior production voice in creative development, identifying feasibility, risk, and opportunity early.
Strategic Partnership & Client Leadership- Serve as a senior client-facing leader, building trust through expertise, transparency, and executional excellence.
- Partner closely with Client Services to scope projects accurately and set clear expectations.
- Lead high-level client conversations around budgets, timelines, production approach, and risk mitigation.
- Contribute to new business efforts, including pitches, RFPs, and experiential visioning.
Financial & Operational Ownership- Own experiential budgets, schedules, and scopes, ensuring projects deliver against financial targets and margins.
- Lead cost modeling, vendor negotiations, and production resourcing strategies.
- Partner with Finance on forecasting, actualization, billing, and post-mortems.
- Implement and refine production processes, templates, and best practices across experiential work.
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, manage, and mentor the Experiential Production team (Producers, Senior Producers, Production Coordinators).
- Set clear standards for performance, accountability, and growth.
- Build and maintain a best-in-class freelance and vendor network.
Risk, Safety & Compliance- Own production risk assessment, safety planning, and permitting strategies.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, union requirements, insurance, and local regulations.
- Lead crisis management and on-site decision-making when challenges arise.
Qualifications- 12+ years of experiential production experience, with senior leadership experience in an agency or production environment.
- Proven track record delivering complex, high-profile experiential projects.
- Deep understanding of live event production, fabrication, scenic, technical production, and logistics.
- Strong financial acumen with experience owning large-scale budgets and margins.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and client management skills.
- Calm, decisive presence under pressure with strong problem-solving instincts.
- NYC-based with flexibility for travel and on-site production work.
Preferred Experience- Experience working with fashion, luxury, lifestyle, music, or cultural brands.
- Background collaborating closely with Creative Directors and Designers.
- Familiarity with large-scale installations, immersive environments, and multi-day events.
- Experience building and scaling production teams.
Compensation: $170,00-190,000/year
Benefits include:- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
- Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
- Commuter benefits
- Talkspace membership
- Competitive PTO package
- End of Year Recharge
- Sabbatical Program
