Scenic Production Management

About the role

KadaN Productions is seeking an experienced Scenic Production Manager to lead custom scenic fabrication and live event builds from concept to completion. This is a full-time on-site role based in Secaucus, NJ with on-site activations in NYC and the possibility to travel with projects to other major cities nationwide. The role bridges the gap between client concepts and technical execution—overseeing detailed cost estimating, contract agreements, shop production across carpentry, metalworking, and fast-paced load-ins. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in scenic construction, proficiency in technical drawings and budget tracking, and the hands-on leadership required to manage shop craftsmen and venue installation crews under tight event deadlines.

Company Description

Kadan Productions is a privately owned, scenic production and event management company founded in 1993 specializing in live events in the fashion, entertainment, and experiential industry. Kadan has grown from a small Manhattan location to a modern 70,000+ square-foot, fully equipped production facility in Secaucus, NJ. The team combines craftsmanship, innovation, and logistical excellence to deliver high-impact experiences for a diverse range of clients.

Qualifications

• Strong Production Management and Event Production skills, with a specialty in scenic fabrication and oversight of complex, live events.
• Event Planning skills, such as scheduling, resource coordination, and on-site logistics management.
• Budgeting skills, including cost estimation, financial tracking, and managing projects to financial targets.
• Excellent Communication skills for collaborating with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Experience with Excel or equivalent spreadsheets, AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks or Rhino drafting programs; ability to review and adjust print files is a plus.
• Experience in live events, experiential marketing, or fabrication-heavy productions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and make decisions under time pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with production schedules, vendor contracting, and safety protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience in event or production management is advantageous.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of computer drafting experience (AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and/or Rhino).
• Understanding of typical scenic temporary set construction techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to commute to Secaucus, NJ 5 days a week, 8am to 4pm.