Grande Experiences is an industry leader that is home to a dedicated team of passionate, technical and creative specialists, has a position available for a motivated Production Manager.
Grande Experiences creates immersive experiences across the globe with both touring and in its iconic permanent galleries, such as THE LUME MELBOURNE. Merging the traditional exhibition with the latest in technology, showcasing the works of Van Gogh, Monet, Da Vinci and more, in 170+ cities, in 33 languages to 20+ million visitors.
The role of Production Manager is responsible for the management of Grande Experiences’ productions and experiences. Once a client contract has been signed the Production Manager will pick up all responsibilities for the experience. This will include aspects of client management, experience design, technical design, inventory and freight management. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with all aspects of the business, particularly within the production and design teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple projects in various regions around the globe, ensuring that Grande Experiences (GE) delivers an experience of the highest quality in line with the experience brief.
- Client Liaison responsible for all client communications and pro-actively lead the client through the planning install, operation and deinstallation of the experience.
- Design 3D models of the venue and technical installation creating localised versions of an experience.
- Generate space allocations, visitor flow plans, venue preparation guides and technical plans including print asset requirements.
- Create and manage project budgets in conjunction with Head of Creative and Head of Production
- Coordinate international freight movements, travel plans, installation, and pack down of the experience in conjunction with GE and Client stakeholders
- Lead contractor teams and suppliers on site for installation and deinstallation, as required.
- Support – onsite and remote troubleshooting, client support (technical assistance) and maintenance of all experiences (onsite at the office and at experience).
- Ensure each project has a complete set of as built technical and operational documents.
- Work with the Head of Production and the Manager of Touring experiences to evaluate and manage the current AV & IT inventory, with a focus on the needs for all experiences and provide strategies for improvements to enhance the stability, cost effectiveness and quality of delivery.
- Undertake site inspections of new venues, where required, in preparation of site planning etc
Skills / Experience
- Experienced in end-to-end management of technical Projects, Productions, and/or installations
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of video systems, projection mapping, spatial audio, lighting design and programming.
- Ability to use CAD programs with a focus on Sketchup Pro and Vectorworks
- Knowledge of networking, PC & Mac hardware, operating systems and related software suites.
- Comfortable with frequent travel and working autonomously when required
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate complex ideas
- Ability to methodically work through technical problems to determine a clear solution and the steps required to reach a quality outcome.
- Customer service skills are essential.
- Highly organized, strong decision making and exceptional problem solving talents
- Flexibility and willingness to work as part of an interdependent team with GE staff, suppliers, host partners and outside contractors
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