Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then 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 the event 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.
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
The VIP Experience Production Crew is responsible for ensuring the execution of all planned VIP design elements by performing the technical and physical aspects related to the department. The BOH Production crew will report directly to the VIP Production Manager and work closely with the department Art Director. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform the load-in (installation) and load-out of design elements and props
Perform labor related to installation of custom environments
Assist with 3rd party vendor operations as needed
Assist the VIP Decor team and Lighting team as needed
Follow detailed drawings to install planned design elements
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
Repair, maintain, and organize VIP assets
Assist with assembly and dismantle of various stage equipment
Use various hand and power tools and material handling equipment
Communicate project updates and details of the event to crew leads
Comply with company and state safety regulations
Operate and maintain work areas in a safe, clean manner
Project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions
Safely operate various types of utility vehicles and heavy equipment providing appropriate certification
Follow all safety, corporate and department policies
Follow written and verbal instructions from department management
Assist with emergency and unscheduled repairs
Diagnose and assess issues, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report to crew leads
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned or needed
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years art department and/or carpentry experience
Festival and/or film production experience is strongly preferred
Must possess tool kit including basic hand and power tools
Must possess valid and current driver license and U.S. passport
Must possess valid and current credit card for hotel incidentals
Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, boom lift, scissor lift ect. is strongly preferred
Ability to use hand tools, saws, ect.
Must be highly motivated and possess superior interpersonal communication skills
Working knowledge of web and mobile technologies as well as two-way radio
Must possess working mobile device, preferably smartphone
Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75lbs.
Must be willing to work 8+ hours per day as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates
Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, 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.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.00-$30.00 an hour
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.