Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at site production? Then youre in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the site production and operations space. Is this you? Read on
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Throughout our 25-year history, Insomniac has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, China, Japan and India. Insomniacs premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in May 2019. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for a Lead Experience Production Manager to manage all site production and site operations crew related projects in conjuncture with contracted Site Production Director and Manager. This position will provide site production build management at Insomniac events. This position reports into the VP, Festival Operations and Experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Mentor and lead the Insomniac experience production and operations team
* Partner with CAD designer to create efficient experience plans that aim to create operational efficiencies and the ultimate Insomniac experience while following fire and safety regulations
* Partner with Site Production to establish and place all experience production items on site per the CAD drawings; may also include stage, experience, operations, and placements as necessary
* Liaise on site with experience production vendors; communicate changes in a timely fashion, execute the build to Insomniacs festival standards
* Advance experience production needs with vendors based on the needs of all departments
* Partner with contracted Site Production in festival site advancing, creating vendor orders, obtaining vendor quotes and negotiate rates to effectively plan projects as necessary
* Provide support in creation and maintenance of production schedule for build and strike for all areas of festival
* Provide flexible and on the spot problem resolution for unforeseeable issues and help departments with relevant needs
* Collaborate cross-departmentally regarding infrastructure needs and communicate with department heads to have necessary requests approved and advise on potentially unnecessary requests based on each individual site
* Advise on ways to more efficiently use all site assets and equipment for build and strike
* Advise on ways to more efficiently work with site and experience production vendors and schedule crew and build
* Ensure festival experience production forecasts up to date
* Frequent travel will be required (economy)
QUALIFICATIONS
* 5+ years of experience in music festival production
* Experience managing labor crews of 15+
* Proficient in CAD or VECTOR
* Experience with Sketch-Up, Scenic or Graphic Design
* Extensive AV and rigging knowledge
* Heavy equipment and OSHA certified
* Knowledge of technical aspects of concert production
* Ability to solve logistical and technical problems including staging, lighting and sound
* Able to create and maintain large scale event budgets and projects simultaneously
* Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
* Extensive resolution management experience
* Proficiency in spreadsheets
* Must be motivated with an Everything is possible attitude
* Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
* May work in drastic temperature climates
* Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Beverly Hills, CA
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