Event Production Manager

Unbridled
San Diego, CA

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Our Company

Unbridled puts people first, and it's embedded into our culture. Our job is to connect companies with their people through engaging and impactful services, from event management to production and creative services. Our values drive everything we do, and we believe in fostering a culture of authenticity and radical generosity. You will thrive at Unbridled because we focus on relationships, keep clients first, and put people before process.

As our company grows, we are expanding our client base in the corporate events and experiential marketing realm. We are seeking a smart technical mind that wants to grow in the Event Production world and have fun doing it. The Production Manager works with the Director of Production Management and other production team members to manage and produce small- to large-scale events and creative projects. The Production Manager will be expected to work in the office and on location managing the procurement of equipment, creative collateral, and fabrication, set design and construction, budget management, client and venue interface, and production schedule/show flow creation and execution for client events. The Production Manager may also be called on to advise clients on current presentation and equipment technologies so they must be familiar with the latest advancements in professional-level event technologies.

Successful Candidates will have the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in the event industry
  • 5+ years of professional event management experience
  • 3+ years of experience in technical event production
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with various levels within the organization and clients
  • Strong project management background and ability to create and manage complex timelines based on personal knowledge and industry experience
  • Experience in advancing and effectively managing local union labor is a plus
  • Required experience drafting detailed floorplans in Vectorworks or AutoCAD
  • Preferred experience drafting in 3D with basic rendering capabilities
  • Proficiency in software such as: Vectorworks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Google Workspace & Adobe Creative Suite
  • 1+ years of Virtual Event Experience - VMix, Zoom/MS Teams/WebEx

What you would be doing at Unbridled:

  • Develop, collaborate, and manage technical schedules, plans, and budgets that best support client needs for all production related events
  • Source, select, and manage all equipment, scenic, union labor, and technical personnel providers
  • Maintain point of communication between all vendors, venue, crew, and support staff
  • Provide recommendations for managing front and backstage personnel to ensure presenters are prepared for stage and provided with needed support, accommodations, and hospitality.
  • Build and manage show budgets as well as tracking any changes to scope.
  • Lead reconciliation process for resolving all vendor invoices and closing the final project budgets in a timely and accurate manner
  • Create ongoing and detailed production schedules and matrixes
  • Work with Producers and Creative teams to ensure all technical challenges are solved and addressed regarding scenic elements, collateral, video/presentation content, etc.
  • Frequent and extended travel required
  • Willingness to step in and add additional support for the client or other event team members as needed
  • Must embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including character, change, credibility, and community

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Unbridled provides a comprehensive benefits package to all Unbridled employees, as well as other perks and work-life integration. The package includes:

  • Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA Plan Options
  • Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Discretionary Company Match
  • Employee Loan Program
  • Generous PTO Including:
    • 4 Weeks of PTO/Sick Leave
    • 7 Holidays
    • 3 Floating Holidays
    • Flex Holiday Week
    • 3 Days Community Service Leave
  • Milestone Anniversaries & Sabbaticals
  • PTO Exchange Program
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave
  • Monthly Parking Pass
  • Professional Therapy Benefits
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Cell Phone Allowance
In addition to our extensive benefits package and the ability to take up to 37 days of paid time off per year, we also offer things like a company advocate program for new hires, wellness days, company social events, awards to empower employees to recognize colleagues, and more. We also have monthly Friday Forums where employees have a chance to hear from different members of the company regarding important updates and communications. An Unbridled Community Takes All Kinds

We hire top talent from various backgrounds and intentionally cultivate a workplace of belonging where every team member is celebrated for who they are and where differing perspectives are valued. We are committed to creating a diverse, caring community where everyone can feel like they belong, no matter their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. Come “Be you” with us.

Wage differential is based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Unbridled provides reasonable accommodation and/or modification to disabled individuals to assist in the application process. Any individual requiring accommodation/modification to complete this application should contact us [email protected]. There is no application deadline for this position.

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Posted 2026-03-12

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