Location: Madrid
Reports to: CEO
About us
We are Dragons, a global creative agency working with bold brands to build cultural relevance, connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.
We bridge digital and creative thinking, developing innovative work across skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, and more. Our international teams in the US and Barcelona deliver results through smart strategy, sharp creativity, and meticulous execution.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Event Producer based in Madrid to support us on upcoming events and brand activations.
We are looking for a hands-on, client-facing producer who can turn creative concepts into outstanding real-world experiences, combining creative excellence, production excellence and strong cost control.
The ideal candidate is someone who understands the creative vision, knows how to translate it into a solid production plan and has the experience, network and resourcefulness to make it happen. They will take ownership of the production process from briefing to on-site execution, ensuring every detail is delivered to a high standard while keeping a close eye on budget, costs, timelines and feasibility.
This is a freelance, project-based role, with the possibility of collaborating on multiple projects.
Key responsibilities
Take ownership of the end-to-end production of events, from creative briefing through to on-site execution and wrap-up.
Translate creative ideas into reality, finding the right production solutions, suppliers and resources to bring the creative vision to life.
Work closely with Creative and Account teams to understand the vision, objectives and expectations of each project.
Develop production plans, timelines and budgets that balance creative ambition, quality, feasibility and cost.
Source, brief and manage venues, suppliers, technical teams, catering, staffing, entertainment, logistics and other production partners.
Use an established network of trusted suppliers and production contacts in Madrid to build the right team for each project.
Request, negotiate and compare quotations, ensuring strong cost control and commercial efficiency throughout the production.
Monitor budgets, commitments and actual costs, identifying potential overruns early and proposing solutions.
Coordinate all production teams and stakeholders to ensure excellence in execution and attention to detail.
Lead on-site production and make sure the event is delivered safely, smoothly and to the expected creative standard.
Anticipate challenges and provide fast, practical and creative solutions when things change or unexpected issues arise.
Manage last-minute changes while protecting the creative vision, quality and budget.
Lead the post-event wrap-up, including final costs, supplier reconciliation and production learnings.
Key requirements
5+ years of experience in event production, preferably within an agency, production company or events environment.
Proven experience taking creative concepts from briefing to reality.
Strong client-facing experience and confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
Established network of suppliers, venues and production partners in Madrid.
Strong understanding of event production, technical requirements, logistics and supplier management.
Proven experience managing production budgets and controlling costs.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
Highly organised, proactive and solution-oriented.
Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of projects.
Able to make decisions quickly and confidently in a live production environment.
Calm under pressure and able to manage last-minute changes without compromising quality.
Fluent in Spanish and English.
The ideal profile
We are looking for someone who combines:
Creative understanding
Understands the creative idea and knows how to translate it into a tangible, high-quality experience.
Production excellence
Pays attention to every detail and knows what it takes to deliver an event to a high standard.
Cost control
Understands that great production is not only about making things happen, but about making them happen within the right budget and with commercial discipline.
Strong network
Knows the Madrid production ecosystem and has trusted contacts to get the right people and suppliers involved quickly.
Problem-solving
Doesn't get stuck when something changes. Anticipates problems and comes with solutions.
Client leadership
Can confidently represent the production team, build trust with clients and manage expectations throughout the project.
Ownership
Works autonomously, takes responsibility and can step into a project and make it happen with minimal supervision.
Languages
• Spanish (mandatory)
• English (highly recommended)
• Any other languages are a plus.
At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.