Producer

Position Purpose

The Producer is a creative leader, project manager, client relationship manager and people manager. As project lead, the Producer is both responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project including the best and appropriate creative intent, IP utilization, quality and feasibility of the design, efficient production, fabrication, procurement and Installation efforts.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• An excellent project manager, able to scope, budget, schedule, track jobs from inception to delivery.

• Manage large projects in: scope, timeline and budget with little to no direction.

• Lead creative and technical teams and work under a Sr. Producer/Exec. Producer and mentor Design Managers and Production Coordinators.

• Resilient and fortitudinous to negotiate and have hard conversations with clients while still doing everything possible to keep them happy. Protect the company's creative and financial well being.

• Intimately familiar with a client’s business goals and creative objectives for the project to help ensure that the project team’s efforts will achieve those goals.

• Perform as a “trusted advisor” to the client and advocate the project requirements to the project team. Strategic thinking is required throughout the life of the project on behalf of the company and the client.

• Identify and mitigate any gaps or overlaps. Ensure compliance with the commercial aspects of the project as well as its creative goals, design intent, constructability and production elements of the project.

• Regularly informs and advises Sr. Management of project status, knowing to elevate issues early and with recommended solutions.

• Proactively find and cultivate new clients and sources of revenue for the team is a pre-requisite to advancing beyond this position.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other Duties May Be Assigned

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily.

Management Responsibility

Producer | Project Manager | Coordinator, Sr. | Coordinator
Leads project teams in all departments and external project teams as well
Competencies
Lead creative efforts from concept to delivery
In depth knowledge of project process to be able to develop project strategies and scopes and schedules
Able to use / learn proprietary budget accounting system, Deltek Vantage
Able to use / learn scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Gantter, or Merlin.
Able to use / learn Google Suite, particularly Sheets and Documents.
Able to create basic spreadsheet calculations.
In depth knowledge of project process to be able to help develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, write contract scopes, and evaluate bids.
Strong negotiator with and manager of 3rd party vendors
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of multitasking
Possess a great attitude -- demonstrate a perpetual willingness to jump in and assist with any problem
Work in a team environment -- be trustworthy, open and collaborative
Passion and strong drive to constantly learn, innovate, and help the company grow
Well developed design and production management portfolio.
Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation and variety of vendors.
Experience in managing location-based entertainment technologies such as ride, audio, video, projection, show control, animatronics, etc.
Knowledge in location-based entertainment related architectural, project management, organizational and production, fabrication and construction practices.
Experience in related fields, such as live entertainment and event production and operation is beneficial.
Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.
Must be able to become very knowledgeable of the client’s brand and IP.
Ability to represent the project and the company in front of a client
High level of professionalism
Experience having some actualized projects in field
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain an objective attitude toward problem solving in difficult and/or complex situations.
Exemplary communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience at this level of responsibility.
• 5+ years of client management experience in successfully delivering production solutions, preferably in a global client-service organization.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Architecture, Business Administration, Theatrical Management or a related field.
• Experience working with budgets from $1-2M USD.
• Experience with build and onsite installation.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee regularly operates a computer, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing the screen for extended periods.
• While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, there may be occasional onboarding programs or training opportunities that create opportunities for more exposure to physical tasks or new environments (sites, venues, etc.).

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

TAIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.