Experiential Creative Production Director

REPORTS INTO: Head of Creative Production

LOCATION: HYBRID, Los Angeles, CA

What is a Creative Production Director at salt:

A Creative Production Director at salt leads the execution of high-impact experiential events and client projects, combining hands-on production expertise with cross-functional leadership across fabrication, graphics, and creative technology. You are a skilled communicator, strategic thinker, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong client relationships, and knows how to get the best out of the teams and vendors around you. You bring bold ideas to life and hold yourself and your team to the highest standard from concept through completion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with clients and client teams on a daily basis, serving as a primary point of contact with excellent client-facing communication and organizational skills.
• Inspire and support creative teams across graphics, fabrication, and creative technology to manage and execute results-driven events and programs that meet client objectives and deliver against project scope.
• Balance oversight of the fabrication and graphics production process across projects as a whole with active contribution to daily production needs, adapting based on project requirements.
• Work closely with the Head of Creative Production to identify and improve best practices when collaborating with external creative agencies and partners.
• Collaborate with Sr. Fabrication Directors and the Head of Creative Production to develop and execute improved processes and procedures across the fabrication and graphics departments.
• Manage all event needs for clients, delegating responsibilities across the team and maintaining oversight of creative services processes and workflows through to client deliverables.
• Source and negotiate best pricing with venues, caterers, AV suppliers, and other vendors, maintaining budget expectations across all projects.
• Manage project deadlines and prioritize multiple projects running concurrently under various timelines.
• Assess projects to determine resource requirements, ensuring the team is set up for success both operationally and financially from the outset.
• Support team resourcing across full-time and freelance talent, negotiating and developing contracts in alignment with project budgets.
• Attend internal and external kick-offs and client calls as individual project needs require.
• Work closely with senior leaders across departments as a member of the directors team, ensuring synergy, collaboration, and clear communication across the business.
• Mentor producers across the department, encouraging a positive approach to problem-solving, client challenges, and collaboration with design and account teams.
• Maintain regular one-on-ones with individual team members and lead department meetings to keep teams aligned and motivated.
• Support Operations and Finance teams to ensure proper processes are followed across all projects.
• Analyze and report on event outcomes, including post-event details, budget analysis, and areas for growth, with a consistent eye on continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Lead new projects as Executive Producer, or oversee an Executive Producer and team to deliver a successful event or project on behalf of salt.
• Lead by example on site, with willingness to put in the hours alongside the team and support wherever needed.
• Domestic and international travel required, approximately 40 to 50%.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in event production, creative production, or fabrication management, ideally within an agency setting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, inspire, and mentor cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client-facing communication and organizational skills with a track record of successfully managing high-level client relationships.
• Expertise in fabrication processes and hands-on production, with the ability to oversee and actively contribute to builds as needed.
• Exceptional project management abilities, including budget management, timeline development, and multi-project prioritization.
• Vendor sourcing and negotiation experience across venues, AV, catering, and other event services, with a focus on maintaining budget alignment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and relevant project management tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work on-site as required throughout project lifecycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salt Core Values + You

• Redefine the Rules: Creative and production fighting like cats and dogs? Not here. We bring creative and production together from the start because a great idea is only as good as how it’s brought to life. For us, logistics and aesthetics go hand in hand. We’re all about delivering experiences that go beyond the ask.
• In Search Of: Tackling challenges is our favorite pastime. Obstacles? We call them plot twists. We are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who always find a way forward with curiosity and determination. Our focus is exceeding expectations, turning client asks into an opportunity to deliver something unexpectedly brilliant.
• Expect More, Get More: We hold ourselves to higher standards than anyone else, always looking for ways to elevate each project. We don’t stop at simply checking all the boxes; we push until time runs out. That extra 10% is where we surpass the competition, delivering results beyond what our clients could imagine, or even think to ask for.
• Compassion is Culture: We are powered by extraordinary humans, and we’re dedicated to cultivating an environment where company success is tied to team success. We combat burnout with inspiration, motivation, and genuine support. Without fun, work sucks

You Are:

• You are a natural leader and decisive problem-solver, who thrives under pressure, keeps complex projects moving with clarity and confidence, and is never too senior to roll up your sleeves when the team needs it.
• You are a hands-on creative producer with a deep understanding of fabrication, who brings genuine passion for turning big ideas into real-world experiences and knows what it takes to get there across every discipline.
• You are a trusted communicator and collaborator, who builds lasting relationships with clients, motivates the teams around you, and ensures seamless execution from the first kick-off call to the final wrap.