Executive Producer

Chicago –

Introduction

Envoy is an end-to-end digital consultancy that helps organizations accelerate growth through connected customer experiences. Trusted by iconic brands and tomorrow's category leaders, Envoy's multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and technologists deliver client impact through brand building, ecommerce, digital products, built environments, marketing and communications. Headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in San Diego and Chicago, Envoy transforms experiences for clients such as T-Mobile, Visa, Universal Studios Theme Parks, VIZIO, McDonalds, Arlo, Nike and Diageo.

Opportunity

We are looking for an Executive Producer who serves as a high-level production resource and is responsible for not only the day-to-day execution of high-impact projects but also the growth and performance of the project teams reporting into them. In this role, the Executive Producer must embody qualities expected of a senior member of the company. These include sophistication in critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to create effective process and guide all resources within the company in creating the best work possible that achieves both project and company goals.

We are committed to fostering collaboration and connection among our team members. To support this, we expect employees to work from our Chicago office up to three days a week. This hybrid approach enables us to maintain a flexible work-life balance while benefiting from in-person collaboration, idea-sharing, and team engagement that is integral to our success.

What You Will Do

Develop, maintain, and oversee project management processes, including job setup, communication, finances, and resourcing.
Lead high-impact, client-facing production projects, ensuring effective engagement and communication.
Manage client and internal expectations to ensure milestones, deliverables, and change management are effectively handled.
Strategically approach production to meet the unique needs of clients and the agency.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring requirements and deadlines are met or exceeded.
Collaborate with technology and creative leads to address technical and creative challenges to deliver solutions aligned with project goals.
Balance the needs of clients, internal teams, and the agency to achieve project and company goals.
Source and manage external vendors as required for specific projects.
Ensure quality by reviewing all stages of the creative and development process.
Proactively identify risks, anticipate issues, and implement contingency plans to keep projects on track.

Qualities and Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of multimedia and digital environment experience in a similar role.
Expertise in producing digital, video/film, broadcast, and experiential projects with in-house and external teams.
Expertise in validating potential projects’ feasibility and profitability based on client needs and technical information
Strong financial project management skills, including resource and budget management.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Creative, analytical, and solutions-oriented thinker.
Familiarity with web/mobile technologies, content production pipelines, and event installations.
Expertise of each production phase and understanding of multimedia technologies including emerging technologies such as AI, AR, XR; understanding of conception software, 3D design, editing, etc.
Significant network in professional production sectors (design, 2D animation, 3D animation, post-production, creative technologists, fabrication, etc.)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is between $120,000 to $145,000, plus benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Envoy offers 100% employer-paid health and dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Envoy is committed to equity.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. Envoy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status.