Insomniac - Project Manager, Visual Communications

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at production and project management? T hen you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of live production. 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.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. 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 Project Manager, Visual Communications to provide support and bring new ideas into the Visual Communications department . The Project Manager, Visual Communications will oversee and manage the advancement, design, production and deployment of all requested visual assets. This is not a remote position and required to be in office and on site at various locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, facilitate and or attend production meetings to gather requirements, provide operational input and distribute information to relevant teams

• Primary point of contact for production, operational, and experience stakeholders throughout specific sourcing and procurement processes

• Liaise Cross-functionally between experience, operations, production and fabrication to ensure day-to-day flow of project timelines and budgets are being followed

• Document, create and distribute, live, digital and event SOPs

• Provide project development and expectations updates to experience and warehouse leads and personnel

• Partner with experience team to advance equipment, site needs and travel details for shows

• Facilitate safe, consistent operation and maintenance of all office and mobile equipment

• Maintain a detailed and thorough digital record keeping, filing system and database management per company policies and procedures

• Ensure that working conditions are safe and that employees are following company safety procedures

• Safely operate various types of utility vehicles by following and enforcing all company and department SOPs

• Conduct daily rounds on all areas that fall under responsibility

• Recruit, hire, train and onboard members on the team directly and partnering teams

• Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed

• Travel will be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or trade school accreditation(Graphic Design, Event Management, Project Management)

• Related in field experience could substitute for education

• 3+ years festival and concert tour experience

• Proven ability to remain calm and professional in all situations

• Thorough understanding various aspects of festival production

• Valid and current driver license, U.S. Passport, and credit card for hotel incidentals

• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, Fonts, Premier Pro, and Media Encoder)

• Working knowledge of Graphic Design (Layout, Typography, File Management)

• Proficient in MAC/PC

• Well versed in Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Calendar

• Well versed in media cloud storage solutions(Dropbox, Google Drive)

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to make clear and concise decisions; sometimes with limited information

• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and lifting up to 75lbs

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with technical, non-technical and executive audiences

• Proven ability to project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location

• Must be able to work in open concept office space

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.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD