RED VELVET is a boutique full-service experiential activations and events agency calling Austin, Texas, home since 2002. We partner with brands and companies to concept, design, and produce international award-winning experiences of all shapes and sizes, ranging from immersive activations and luxury moments to conferences that feel anything but traditional.
As an agency rooted in strategy, driven by creativity, and obsessed with production excellence, we believe in crafting brand-forward experiences that get it right. Every detail, every decision, every moment should honor the client’s brand, and we’re seeking a senior-level production leader who shares that mindset and thrives in complex, high-touch environments.
We are looking for a full-time Austin-based Senior Event Production Lead with 10+ years of experience producing a variety of conferences and large-scale events with many moving parts. This role owns complex projects end-to-end, overseeing production schedules, logistics, budgets, and on-site execution, while representing client brands with care and intention. Experience with brand activations is a plus, but not required.
RED VELVET projects include: Experiential Conferences, Activations, Luxury Experiences, Brand Moments, and Strategic Consulting
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end production for events of varying scale, from planning through execution and post-event closeout
Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams (accounts, creative, production, operations) and external partners. Provide guidance and support to production staff.
Participate in creative development and align deliverables with strategy and client objectives, ensuring they translate into executable production plans
Own day-to-day project operations, including budgets, detailed timelines and workback schedules, vendor payments, run-of-shows, project playbook, and staffing plans
Manage vendors and contractors, including sourcing, negotiations, logistics, and deliverables
Lead client communications and status meetings to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders
Proactively identify project risks throughout the project lifecycle, develop solutions, and oversee contingency planning
Oversee on-site execution, including contractors, brand ambassadors, and real-time problem-solving
Lead post-event reconciliation and collaborate with accounts for invoicing and retrospectives
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Strategic & Detail-Oriented – Balances big-picture objectives with precise execution, ensuring accuracy across timelines, budgets, and deliverables while managing multiple projects concurrently
Self-Motivated & Accountable - Takes ownership of work from start to finish, proactively managing priorities, follow-through, and communication with minimal oversight
Organized & Process-Minded – Maintains clear workflows, documentation, and operational oversight to ensure projects run smoothly
Collaborative Leader – Guides cross-functional teams with clarity, decisiveness, and mentorship; elevates others while maintaining accountability
Strong Team Mentality – Cares about the team’s success, shows up for others, and brings enthusiasm and a sense of fun to what you do
Brand-Forward & Client-Centric – Makes production decisions that reinforce the client’s brand, translating strategy into memorable, high-quality experiences
Strong Interpersonal & Relationship Skills – Builds trust with clients, partners, and internal teams; communicates clearly and confidently in high-stakes situations
Curious, Proactive Problem-Solver – Asks the right questions, anticipates challenges, develops solutions, and thrives under pressure or ambiguity
Hybrid & Travel-Ready – Austin-based role with a mix of in-office collaboration on key days and flexibility on others; up to 25% travel, dependent on Client project locations
Tech & Tools Savvy - Proficient with Google Workspace (specifically Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Meet, and Slides). Familiarity with monday.com, Slack, Harvest, CVENT Event Diagramming, and SketchUp is a plus.
READY TO ROCK WITH US?
If you’re feeling that spark and feel like you’ve got what it takes, please apply!
Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet engaging and informational. Candidates who move forward will start with an initial virtual screening. Those who move forward will then interview with key team members to discuss experience, skills, and fit for the role. We kindly request no phone calls regarding this posting.
Please note: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
RED VELVET is an Equal Opportunity Employer.