Insomniac - Production Designer

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Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Production Designer. This role will be responsible for managing various aspects of show management from pre-production through post-production. This is not a remote position and requires travel on site at various event locations and at offices as needed.

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at all things production design? We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the live event space.

Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Production Designer. This role will be responsible for managing various aspects of show management from pre-production through post-production. This is not a remote position and requires travel on site at various event locations and at offices as needed.

• Collaborate with design stakeholders (Clients, Executive Producers, Artist Management, Internal Departments) to bring creative concepts to life within the event footprint on assigned projects
• Create design decks for assigned shows and projects
• Design thematic elements for fabrication and work with CAD Specialist to create technical drawings across all assigned projects
• Create 3D renderings for event elements and themed areas on assigned projects
• Approve onsite assets (furnishings, tenting, etc.) for assigned areas
• Create concept art for assigned projects
• Create 3D lighting plots for assigned projects
• Ensure technical drawings accurately reflect design concepts
• Oversee project installations and ensure production elements are constructed to accurately reflect approved designs and engineering

• 7+ years of working experience as a designer or in a related position
• 5+ years of event coordinating/planning and execution
• Proficiency in at least one of the following 3D software applications:
  Sketch Up, Maya, Blender, Revit, or 3ds Max with the ability to export to AutoCAD
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, Apple operating systems, Google Suite, Airtable, Asana, and other programs as necessary
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage groups of staff
• Motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Active problem solver with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Must be able to work nights and weekends and travel (economy) overnight/weekends
• Ability to travel is required (economy)

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments in dynamic work locations
• May work in drastic temperature climates while on site at events
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to continuously stand or walk
• Must be able to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual…