Display Manager

About the role

The Display Manager at Alford Media is responsible for leading the design and technical direction of display technologies for large-scale corporate live events and branded experiences. This role involves managing a team of display professionals, establishing technical standards, and maintaining key vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for all display related technologies, including LED and projection systems used in corporate live events.
• Provide leadership and clear technical direction for the Display team, setting expectations for design quality, safety, and technical excellence across diverse event formats and venues.
• Maintain final technical authority for display system decisions, guiding complex design efforts and approving systems, drawings, proposals, and scopes of work prior to customer release.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Sales, Operations, Engineering, and other teams to ensure display solutions are feasible, efficient, and aligned with client objectives, creative intent, and venue constraints.
• Oversee front-end planning and system design for large-scale corporate meetings, general sessions, executive presentations, and hybrid event environments.
• Establish and maintain display design standards, SOPs, and best practices, including projection design methodologies, LED deployment strategies, and mounting solutions suitable for ballroom, convention, and arena scale environments.
• Ensure all display designs comply with applicable safety, rigging, and engineering requirements for temporary live event builds.
• Shape LED and projection equipment strategy, including inventory planning, utilization, and recommendations for capital investment aligned with evolving event formats and client expectations.
• Maintain relationships with cross-rental vendors, projection partners, and specialty providers to support large, complex, and concurrent event schedules.
• Lead technical training and knowledge development related to display system design, projection fundamentals, and real-world application across corporate live events.
• Provide visibility into display design workload, priorities, and resourcing needs in partnership with Sales and Operations leadership, particularly during peak event cycles.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance related to display operations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional guidance to display designers and technical staff.
• Support team performance and long-term capability through coaching, feedback, and effective integration of full-time and freelance talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Five to ten (5–10) years of experience in projection and LED technology, video, or corporate live event production, including experience leading technical teams; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in LED systems, corporate live event production, and customer-facing technical environments.
• In-depth knowledge of projector technologies and lens selection methodologies for large-format general sessions and broadcast or hybrid event applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant design or control software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, safety standards, and procedural manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Experience: Five to ten (5–10) years of experience in projection and LED technology, video, or corporate live event production, including experience leading technical teams; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• LED Systems
• Corporate Live Event Production
• Customer Facing Technical Environments
• Projector Technologies
• Lens Selection Methodologies
• Microsoft Word, Excel
• Design or Control Software

Benefits

The Freeman Company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. This includes medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, life, accident, and disability insurance, retirement with company match, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Dallas, TX.