Organizer Information
VIVE Arts is a global arts and technology initiative established by HTC in 2017, dedicated to transforming how culture is created, experienced, and preserved through immersive technologies. Operating internationally with teams in London, New York, Taipei, and Shanghai, VIVE Arts collaborates with leading artists, museums, cultural institutions, and production companies to develop innovative immersive experiences. Since its inception, the organization has delivered more than 75 projects worldwide, combining artistic excellence with emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), real-time 3D production, AI, volumetric capture, and projection mapping.
The Programme Department commissions and produces all VIVE Arts projects and works closely with artists, creative studios, museums, and technology partners. Recent productions include Playing with Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, The Metamorphoses of Guernica, La Magie Opéra, Versailles: Lost Gardens of the Sun King, and Heartbreak and Magic by Libby Heaney. Through these projects, VIVE Arts continues to expand opportunities for artists and cultural institutions to engage audiences through innovative storytelling formats.
Title & Description
Project and Touring Producer, VIVE Arts
VIVE Arts is seeking an experienced Project and Touring Producer to join its Programme Department in London. This permanent full-time position offers an opportunity to oversee the development, production, and international touring of large-scale immersive and location-based cultural experiences.
The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of Programme and a network of international co-producers, artists, institutions, technical teams, and venue partners. The role spans the entire lifecycle of immersive productions, from early-stage research and development through production, installation, distribution, and touring.
This position is particularly suited to professionals working at the intersection of contemporary art, cultural production, immersive media, digital innovation, and international touring. Candidates will contribute to globally recognized projects while helping shape the future of immersive cultural experiences.
The Role Overview
- Position: Project and Touring Producer
- Organization: VIVE Arts
- Department: Programme
- Reports to: Head of Programme
- Direct Reports: None
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
- Start Date: Mid-September 2026
- Probation Period: 6 months
- Notice Period: 2 months
- Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in Somerset House Exchange, London; 3 days remote)
- Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Private company pension
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- Income protection
- Private medical insurance
- Dental cover
- Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for additional hours worked
Position & Tasks
The Project and Touring Producer will be responsible for managing both touring projects and new immersive productions. Key duties include:
- Producing and delivering large-scale touring immersive experiences.
- Managing venue relationships and distribution partnerships.
- Coordinating contracts, budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and operational logistics.
- Supporting business development and identifying new touring opportunities.
- Negotiating and managing contracts with partners and stakeholders.
- Representing VIVE Arts during installations, launches, and opening events.
- Collaborating with artists, creative teams, technical specialists, co-producers, and institutions.
- Managing projects through research, development, pre-production, production, installation, and touring phases.
- Overseeing project documentation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Coordinating payments and contract approvals with legal and finance teams.
- Supporting departmental administration and strategic planning.
The role involves frequent domestic and international travel and requires strong leadership, project management, and production expertise.
Categories
- Immersive Arts
- Digital Arts
- New Media Art
- Cultural Production
- Arts Administration
- Creative Technology
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Mixed Reality (MR)
- Exhibition Production
- Touring Exhibitions
- Museum and Heritage Projects
- Interactive Media
- Contemporary Art
- Creative Project Management
Eligibility
- Have a minimum of five years' professional experience producing and touring large-scale audience-facing projects.
- Demonstrate experience in arts, culture, immersive media, digital production, or related sectors.
- Possess strong project management, organizational, budgeting, and communication skills.
- Be capable of working independently and strategically.
- Be willing to travel frequently both nationally and internationally.
- Have experience managing complex budgets and commercial partnerships.
- Hold permanent authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
Eligible Applicants
- UK-based professionals
- International professionals already possessing permanent UK work authorization
- Producers
- Arts managers
- Exhibition producers
- Cultural project managers
- Immersive media specialists
- Creative technologists
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with immersive technologies, including VR, MR, AI, projection mapping, motion capture, volumetric capture, or real-time 3D production.
- Familiarity with AI tools for creative production and project management.
- Fluency in French.
Important Note
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have permanent legal authorisation to work in the UK.
Program Benefits
- Competitive annual salary (£50,000–£55,000).
- Long-term permanent employment.
- Comprehensive private healthcare and dental coverage.
- Pension contributions and life assurance.
- International networking opportunities.
- Experience working with globally recognized artists and institutions.
- Involvement in award-winning immersive productions.
- Professional development within one of the leading organizations in immersive arts and cultural technology.
- Opportunities for international travel and collaboration.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 A4 pages).
- A Cover Letter (maximum 1,000 words).
The cover letter should clearly explain:
- Relevant production and touring experience.
- Experience managing budgets and contracts.
- Experience working within arts, culture, or immersive sectors.
- Reasons for applying to VIVE Arts.
- Suitability for the responsibilities outlined in the role description.
Applicants should write in their own voice and provide concrete examples of relevant professional achievements.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 29 June 2026
- First-Round Interviews (Online): Week commencing 6 July 2026
- Second-Round Interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026
- Expected Start Date: Mid-September 2026
Applicants are advised to submit materials well before the deadline.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- The position is part of a small, internationally connected Programme team.
- Candidates will work across multiple time zones and with stakeholders worldwide.
- The role combines creative production, commercial negotiation, touring logistics, and strategic partnership development.
- VIVE Arts encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity employment.
- Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
- Frequent travel should be expected due to the international nature of the programme.
- Experience in immersive and emerging technologies is highly advantageous given the organization's focus on innovative cultural experiences.
This opportunity represents a significant career step for experienced cultural producers interested in shaping the future of immersive storytelling, digital culture, and international arts touring.