Senior Director, Production

Job Description

IMG is an international leader in talent discovery and model management, widely recognized for high-profile, diverse client roster . The fashion portfolio also include s some of the world's lead ing fashion events; image-maker and art ist management companies Art + Commerce and The Wall Group and event production company Focus .

Position Title: Senior Director, Production, FOCUS.
Member of: IMG Fashion Events, FOCUS, New York

Purpose of the position:
Responsible to lead creative and production services for IMG FOCUS. events and shows within USA and globally.

General Responsibilities (including):
• Responsible to lead the development, conception, production and client management for existing and new fashion events and -shows being produced by FOCUS, IMG Fashion's creative and production services
company. The Events and clients will be based in the USA and globally.
• Responsible for production of IMG owned fashion events (e.g. MADE), which are being produced in-house and/or for external clients
• Lead team of external agency freelance staff (Producers, Technical Directors etc) for approx. 40
events/shows per year
• Manage global FOCUS. Pipeline
• Identify strategic business development for FOCUS in New York and globally
• Manage all expenses for agency (operational) and topline budgets for clients in close collaboration with Producers
• Lead day-to-day production management for major FOCUS clients (reporting to SVP)
o Including conception of event layouts and vendor negotiations
o Budgeting FOCUS produced events and oversee full production process from conception to
budget reconciliation
o Working as day-to-day client contact with the hih caliber FOCUS clients
• Management of key production suppliers required for FOCUS event productions and all clients
• Manage and maintain global FOCUS project and client timelines,
• Maintain effective business relationships with key clients, vendors, freelance staff and venues
• Manage and attend all individual meetings with clients, vendors, venues and other stakeholders
connected to each FOCUS produced event and show
• Continuous research about trends, best practices, methods, and design as it relates to the FOCUS core
business, and generally to global fashion show and event production
• Continuous venue research in New York City and globally where FOCUS clients are based
• Maintain and extend the existing network of global freelancers working for FOCUS in the areas of set design, light design, creative direction, visual artists and others
• Global travels to other IMG owned and produced events, and/or FOCUS client events as required

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$131,250 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$192,500 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpepp9-18-223-196-59-42 in your application.