Senior Production Director

Experiential Events

Seen Presents is an experiential events agency driven by understanding human emotion and culture.

We create online and offline authentic connected live experiences to drive brand resonance and meaningful engagement for consumer focused lifestyle and entertainment brands.

We are seeking a London based Senior Production Director with a strong background in technical direction within experiential and brand led environments. This role is suited to someone who has led the technical vision and delivery of large scale live experiences, translating creative concepts into robust, buildable solutions while overseeing complex production infrastructure from design through to onsite execution.

This is a senior leadership position accountable for operational excellence, technical integrity, and commercial control across the Production department. You will embed best practice across cost, time, and quality while developing the team and supplier network to support agency growth.

Key Responsibilities

· Production Leadership

· Lead the Production department with direct line management responsibility and overall accountability for performance
· Partner with the GPPD to ensure strong collaboration between Projects and Production
· Maintain and elevate production management standards across the agency
· Lead the planning, execution, and closure of production from initial brief through to onsite delivery
· Oversee delivery across cost, time, and quality for your own projects and the wider department
· Recommend, contract, and manage appropriate external suppliers
· Monitor production progress to ensure alignment with client brief and expectations
· Advise project teams on production methods, finishes, and construction approaches
· Research and propose materials, technologies, suppliers, and technical solutions
· Brief and manage vendors to obtain accurate quotations for budget development
· Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Senior Leadership & Team Development

· Work with the senior management team to support delivery of the agency vision
· Provide industry insight and production expertise to inform strategic decisions
· Contribute to agency culture and team development
· Lead internal debrief processes to review production successes and identify improvements
· Develop and refine production processes to support consistent project delivery
· Mentor and develop Senior Production Managers and direct reports

Business Contribution

· Drive production initiatives that add business value, including sustainability and supplier innovation
· Act as a visible industry representative to build personal and company credibility
· Support business growth through strong client relationships and consistent production excellence

Supplier & Technical Development

· Research and secure new supplier partnerships across the UK, EMEA, and the US
· Maintain and develop the agency supplier database
· Strengthen existing supplier relationships and identify operational improvements
· Onboard new suppliers and oversee contractual agreements
· Provide production guidance and training to ensure high standards
· Undertake regular supplier visits to maintain up to date production capability knowledge
· Maintain expertise across live streaming, pop ups, festivals, hybrid events, roadshows, and tours
· Demonstrate extensive knowledge of scenic builds, graphics, AV, digital executions, materials, and equipment
· Ensure appropriate health and safety processes are followed

Creative & Technical Collaboration

· Manage the production journey from design to delivery to protect creative integrity
· Provide realistic technical solutions and early stage cost estimates during concept development
· Partner with the design team to ensure concepts are buildable and aligned to budget
· Contribute creative insight with a focus on sustainable production solutions

Finance & Commercial Management

· Review and approve production costs
· Lead tender and RFP responses from a production perspective
· Manage supplier costing and engagement processes to protect margins
· Understand financial processes and support team training where required

Onsite Delivery

· Lead onsite production delivery, managing multiple third party suppliers
· Conduct site surveys and commission detailed CAD drawings where required
· Provide onsite or remote oversight during installations
· Manage snagging processes and ensure final quality standards are met

Key Skills and Experience Required

· Proven senior production leadership within experiential agencies
· Experience delivering projects valued at £2 million and above
· Strong international supplier network across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and USA
· Experience working across the US event landscape
· Understanding of safety regulations within retail production and activations
· Knowledge of creative production technology including AV integration, 3D builds, live streaming, and digital platforms
· Experience managing complex logistics and international shipping
· Comfortable operating across international teams and time zones
· Able to read and interrogate CAD files
· Proven client and supplier management including budget creation and control through to onsite delivery
· Experience leading teams and departments
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Personal Attributes

· Calm, organised, and solutions focused under pressure
· Commercially aware and financially accountable
· Technically rigorous with strong attention to detail
· Confident decision maker with senior level presence
· Collaborative leader who builds high performing teams

Hours and Location

We operate a hybrid working model. Our office is based in Shoreditch and we are in the studio Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Global delivery is core to the role and overseas travel of up to 20 days per year may be required. Standard office hours apply, though deadlines and installations may require occasional extended hours.

D&I Statement

At Seen Presents we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated. We welcome applications from everyone. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to best accommodate your needs.