Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Creative Production Sr Designer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $65,500.00 - $98,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Creative Production Senior Designer to support our Event Production team at Cox Automotive. This role will support the Creative Production Senior Manager to deliver high-impact, brand-aligned experiences across more than 80 events annually. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of creative vision, technical production knowledge, and project leadership to manage events from concept through execution.

The Creative Production Senior Designer is detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of communicating effectively with executives and team members. An intermediate understanding of audio, video, and lighting (AVL) is essential, along with the ability to understand and work with signal flow diagrams for each show.

What You’ll Do 

Logistics Management: Oversee the logistical aspects of event production, including scheduling, vendor coordination, budgeting, and asset tracking.

Run of Show Creation: Develop and lead run of show documentation and execution for high-visibility events.

Vendor Booking and Coordination: Negotiate and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality production outcomes.

Asset Tracking and Timelines: Manage the tracking and workflow of assets and enforce timelines are adhered to across multiple concurrent projects.

Show Calling: Serve as lead show caller, making real-time decisions to ensure flawless event execution.

Vectorworks Diagrams: Create and update Vectorworks diagrams of event spaces to support technical and creative planning.

RFP Management: Manage the RFP process from initiation through to payment including vendor evaluation, selection, and budget reconciliation.

Facilities and Security Coordination: Schedule and coordinate with facilities and security for events to ensure compliance and readiness for all event environments.

Executive Interaction: Act as primary liaison for executive stakeholders during live events, ensuring readiness and confidence on stage.

AVL Understanding: Maintain an intermediate understanding of audio, video, and lighting.

End-User Planning: Understand and plan for the needs of every end user during events, from executives on stage and their monitor views to stream viewers at home, ensuring a seamless experience for all.

Metrics and Reporting: Analyze and report post-event metrics to inform future production strategy and continuous improvement.

Asset Archiving: Collect and organize all show assets for the archive following each event.

Travel: 20%

What’s in It for You? 

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. 

Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. 

Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. 

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match. 

Professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance. 

Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.

Check out all our benefits. 

Who You Are 

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 4 years of related experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field

Proven experience in event production logistics or a similar role.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiency in event management software and tools.

High level of discretion and professionalism.

Intermediate understanding of audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems.

Proficiency in Excel, Vectorworks, and basic audio, video, and streaming technologies.

Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to double-check all aspects of event planning and execution.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently and make strategic decisions under pressure.

Experience supporting executive-level productions and managing cross-functional teams.

Travel: 20%

Preferred:

Degree in Event Management, Event Production or a related field.

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today! 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.