Experiential Marketing & Production | Brand Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in partnership marketing and/or experiential marketing – experience in 360 integrated marketing and/or digital marketing is a plus
• Experience managing teams and agencies with proven track record in partner management
• Knowledge of the entertainment/fashion/music/dining/travel/wellness industries with a passion for pop culture
• High degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in small and large groups
• Ability to work under pressure, within compressed timelines and balance multiple priorities while still maintaining an optimistic “team player” attitude
• Strong communications, multitasking, organization and analytical skills
• Out of the box thinking with a strong “customer first” instinct; must be constantly curious and passionate about the space
• Ability to balance “big picture” thinking with tactical execution, always focused on driving results
• Strong customer and service orientation

Experiential Producer

Technical Director – Experiential

Confidential – Brooklyn, NY

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

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Capabilities/Requirements

• At least seven (7) years of experience working on Audio, Visual, and Lighting aspects of events and experiential projects; experience with Interactive Tech and Scenic elements preferred;
• High-Intermediate to Advanced skill in 3D drafting, knowledge of Vectorworks a plus;
• Prior staff management experience, with the ability to manage and supervise various projects and teams simultaneously;
• Experienced and creative approach to budget management;
• Excellent project management, organizational, delegation and prioritization skills, good with spreadsheets and faithfully uses them;
• Established vendor relationships and the ability to develop relationships with existing vendors;
• Strong knowledge in cutting-edge A/V/Lighting gear, and passion for learning and testing new equipment.
• Strong conflict resolution skills;
• Strong client-facing skills, such as proper and timely communication, anticipating and exceeding client needs, seeking feedback, and cultivating lasting client relationships;
• Wholistic understanding of experiential design and production, with the ability to spot opportunities, efficiencies, and conflicts;
• Creative, flexible, curious.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical and logistical aspects of event production including:
• Logistical operations & project management as relates to A/V/L in coordination with scenic and Interactive;
• A/V/Lighting vendor contract negotiations and management;
• Vendor procurement, relationship development, and management;
• Budgeting of technical aspects;
• Technical production supervision;
• Legal compliance where applicable;
• Clear and consistent communication internally;
• Actively contribute to the strategic development of the production;
• Work intimately with internal teams throughout the design development, budgeting, feasibility vetting and build phases of a project;
• Draft and develop technical briefs to relay to vendor when necessary;
• Prepared with solutions when discussing issues or changes with the team;
• Manage events with live show/programming and technical elements;
• Call and attend necessary team production meetings;
• Hold and attend regular meetings with AVLIS teams;
• Booking crew to the highest level of skill sets when applicable;
• Providing a concise technical brief to the operating crew;
• Outsourcing and booking of staff, equipment, and additional services where applicable
• Post-event wrap-up report and debrief meeting, including identifying areas of success and areas which might require improvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Experience:

• Relevant: 5 years (Preferred)

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday
  

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Project Manager (Contract Role)

Bluecadet – New York, NY 10005 (Financial District area)

Bluecadet is looking for a CONTRACT Project Manager to manage complex experiential design projects, which include a combination of media (motion graphics, film), digital interactives, physical design, and environmental graphics, from acquisition through execution. Our ideal candidate is an adaptable person, always looking to improve. Making people happy matters to you. Problem solving makes you feel alive. You can communicate with all walks of digital life, and you don’t shy away from difficult conversations. You thrive in a role where you bring the project team together to solve problems, reduce uncertainty, remove obstacles, eradicate waste, maintain momentum and make people happy.

This is a six-month, on-site engagement with the potential to extend or convert based on business needs.

Bluecadet is an award-winning, internationally-recognized experience design agency focused on producing transformative digital products and environments. We work with cultural institutions, universities, and mission-driven organizations and brands. Past clients include MoMA, Harvard, Princeton, The Smithsonian Institution, Doctors Without Borders, National Geographic, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

This position is based in our New York City office. Bluecadet offers competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) participation, paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing and fun environment. We have a gorgeous office, a relaxed dress code, and encourage work/life harmony. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day running of creative and development teams – facilitating and leading productive conversations. Performs regular check-ins with creative and technical teams.
• Creates, manages and oversees detailed project plans and documentation including contracts, SOWs, changes of scope, schedules and budgets, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Serves as one of the primary points of communication with the client.
• Serves as one of the primary points of communication with vendor teams and/or subcontractors.
• Creates and maintains thriving client relationships.
• Leads project status meetings and updates with internal teams, partners, and clients.
• Collaborates with teams to define product specifications and functional requirements. Helps lead the discovery phases of projects and determine project approach and scope.
• Assigns tasks to team members and manages production of work throughout the project lifecycle.
• Minimizes exposure to risk by identifying potential scope creep and working with internal teams and clients to mitigate risks.
• Uses appropriate methods to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Ensures resource availability and allocation including weekly tracking, updates and reporting on project utilizations and budget burns.
• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Reports and escalates to management as needed.
• Manages and participates in testing and quality assurance for all deliverables. Ensures projects are delivered to a high quality standard.
• Ensures team members are set up for success and have everything they need to get their work done. Checks in frequently and ensures open lines of communication.
• Comfortable engaging with content and creative side of project work in order to best support team.
• Contributes ideas to projects and actively participates in team meetings.
• Manages clear and thorough capture of team meeting notes and provides follow-up tasks and to-dos to team members.
• Contributes relevant subject matter expertise in project area (e.g. film production, web design and development, interactive application user experience).
• Establishes and manages partnerships with third parties/vendors, when relevant.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of professional experience
• At least 2 years of experience producing digital media projects such as touchscreen kiosks, mobile apps, interactive installations, websites, films
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects