Senior Event Producer

Next Level Event Design · Chicago, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Next Level Event Design

is seeking an enthusiastic,

senior-level Event Producer

to join our team on a contract basis for major projects underway this year, with the opportunity for full-time hire upon successful completion. We’re looking for a self-motivated, responsible leader with a proven track record of producing high-impact corporate meetings and events.

About Next Level Event Design

We are a global meetings and event design and management company focused on connecting brands to their audiences through strategically planned and flawlessly executed experiences. Our team of creative professionals, paired with decades of logistical expertise, is our formula for delivering events that truly take things to the Next Level.

Position Overview

At NLED, the Senior Event Producer is responsible for planning and coordinating every aspect of a meeting or event, from pre-production through on-site execution. Working closely with Account Managers and Clients, the Producer oversees projects from start to finish, anticipating challenges, driving solutions, and ensuring excellence at every stage. This role calls for a balance of creativity and strategy, exceptional communication and time-management, and confident, collaborative leadership. A passion for live events, a commitment to exceptional client and partner service, and a high level of professionalism, confidence, respect, and gratitude are essential.

This is a contract position supporting key 2027 projects, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and project needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Event Execution: Ensure all assigned projects are produced to Next Level standards while meeting goals, timelines, and budgets.

Client Communications: This role is highly client-facing with frequent communications and interactions from early in the process through post-event.

Project Management: Create and manage the project plans and event specification guides, effectively setting and driving deadlines for timely execution of all event elements, and communicating changes efficiently and effectively to all stakeholders throughout the process.

Budgeting: Develop, manage, and actualize all associated event costs throughout the project.

Vendor Management: Manage relationships with vendors and keep the lines of communication open and active throughout the planning process, managing expectations and budget.

Event staffing: Analyze the pre-production and on-site staffing needs for an event; strategically securing, communicating, managing, and executing the project with that team of event professionals.

Line Producer Management and Mentorship: Delegate responsibilities to supporting members of the production team in a concise, thorough and collaborative manner while providing opportunities for mentorship and growth of the full team.

Creative Insights: Leverage industry knowledge and trends, best practices and protocols into projects wherever possible. Attend industry networking events, continuing education programming, and be active within the industry to ensure exposure to all the industry has to offer to then be able to offer that to our clients.

On-site Support: Participate in the on-site execution of company events in a principal role throughout the year.

Event Concepting and Proposals (as needed): Assist in the creation of events in the form of proposal development, participating in research and brainstorming sessions, acquiring vendor quotes, developing themes and concepts, and assisting in writing proposal copy.

Competencies & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Industry Trade Equivalent (CMP/CSEP) preferred

Preferred 10+ years prior event experience

Proven track record of executing successful events in a lead/executive producer role

Strong professional and creative communication skills (written and verbal)

Solid organizational ability

Efficient and effective planning and coordinating skills to ensure all stakeholders understand their role and deliver on-time to the required standard

Strong computer skills with efficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

Strong time-management and multitasking skills with the flexibility to reprioritize tasks quickly and independently without losing sight of deadlines and deliverables

A strong ability to keep calm in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Must be able and willing to work long hours when necessary, as well as occasional evenings and weekends

Must be able and willing to travel for destination events as required (currently less than 25% of the year is outbound travel).

Physical labor is a part of the job. You must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs

This is a BYOD (“bring your own device”) position, a laptop computer and mobile phone are required

Must have a driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Ability to see the sunshine through the storm and be able to laugh at the end of a long day!

Benefits

Include

This is a contract role paid on an hourly or project-based rate, based on experience and scope of responsibility, with potential conversion to full-time. This role is initially structured as a contract position for 2026 project work, with the opportunity for full-time hire upon project completion.

Upon transition to full-time, benefits include

Salaried Position

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Mental Health Days)

Flexible Work Schedule and Location

We’re passionate about the industry we’re in, the work we do, the clients we get to work with, the experiences we get to create, and especially the team of rockstars we get to work alongside on a daily basis - all to bring inspired, next-level quality events to life!

If you’re interested in joining our team, please email the following to Trinna Williams trinna@nextleveleventdesign.com:

Resume, highlighting any job related certifications or areas of specialized study

Cover letter including salary requirements and qualifications

We can’t wait to meet you!

NLED Team

Company	Next Level Event Design
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

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