Specialist LED

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

About the role

The LED Specialist is responsible for onsite execution of LED equipment for events across the country. This includes following safe setup, run-of-show, and dismantle procedures. During load-in and show, this person sometimes manages content for the client. The role will also be assigned pre-production design responsibilities for several shows that they execute.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and programs LED walls
• Works closely with client specs, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop LED designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget
• Creates wiring diagrams and LED plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information
• Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief
• Directs the onsite crew that include full and/or part time labor including specialists, technicians, and union employees
• Escalates on-site grievances up to and including notifying hiring manager if anyone needs to be released from their duties
• Submits show reports for each event to Senior Leadership, which include issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance, which will be used to determine future assignments
• Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site
• Directs load-in, load-out, install, and dismantle of equipment
• Responsible for ensuring the correct specification, setup, and optimization of meeting rooms, exhibits, show management, and general sessions LED systems as needed
• Directs the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the LED system during the event
• Recommends LED personnel during scheduling process to ensure company resources are used effectively and follow company procedures and employee policies
• Performs show-site duties for high profile or technically complicated with significant entertainment or high-production value including: directing show-site labor, operating equipment, troubleshooting, and managing the fit and finish of the production

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working in LED production with a minimum of 1 year focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience
• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to communicate how to install various related equipment
• Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of LED, formats, aspect resolutions, and connector types
• Ability to install and troubleshoot complex LED systems within an event
• Ability to direct LED crew
• Advanced understanding of LED systems and optimization
• Experience with Barco Encore/E2 and/or Christie Spyder switching systems a plus
• Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks
• Experience designing large-scale LED systems with company inventory
• Experience with advanced video networking and media server integration
• Experience with projector pixel mapping a plus

Travel Requirements

Travel more than 75%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.