About X Studios™:
X Studios™ is an award-winning, creative + technology studio crafting digital experiences for brands around the world – Specializing in interactives, gaming, mobile & platform design, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and experiential & custom fabrication. Our flexible, fun, and transparent approach has allowed us to work with well known brands like Universal Parks & Resorts™, Disney™, Lady Gaga, EA Sports™, and more.
Be a part of an exciting company with many perks and a ton of growth potential.
Job Summary:
In this role, our Manager of Integration & Procurement will assist the Production Team with technical integration, operational, and audio/visual procurement oversight. From the ‘Blue Sky’ phase, you will be assisting reviews, overviewing, and mark-up of BlueBeam® sessions, ensuring proper wire, special effects, network, outlets, and installation elements are ready prior to installation.
Working in tandem with the Production Team, logistical planning will be reviewed, planned, and drafted manifests will be created. Overseeing procurement, budgeting, and coordination while working closely with the Production Team would be key to a successful project. A keen eye for detail, and vast knowledge of technology including (but not limited to) LED video walls, projection, pepper’s ghost/musion effects, audio and video calibration, conference set-up, ethernet/power/data line running, and basic engineering knowledge is a must.
Once installation begins, coordinating efforts for on-site install teams (both internal and subcontracted) will be spearheaded by you, ensuring a seamless installation plan.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a technical-forward procurement manager role, applicants must have experience with large LED walls, PC procurement, audio/visual design, Show Control system design, projection studies, and special effects in a theatrical or theme park/entertainment industry experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordination of internal and third-party resources
- Review of contracting procedures, including procurement necessities
- Scoping and planning of special effects and/or audio-visual products
- Manage Project Manifests, budgeting allotment, and communicating with Leadership on discrepancies
- Assist Production Team and be able to work in a fast-paced agile environment
- Communicating with internal Production & Design Teams
- Tracking of hours, tasks, and milestones in project management software
- Perform other duties as assigned.
X Studios™ Team Benefits:
- A very competitive full-time salaried position
- Semi-Flex Schedule
- Medical & Dental coverage
- 3 weeks of paid personal time
- Free Weekly Lunches
We believe transparency is key at X Studios™, so we invite all prospective applicants to review our Team Handbook, available publicly online, at https://handbook.xstudios.com .
Compensation & Salary:
- Base salary plus performance bonuses.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Education & Experience:
- 3+ years of Event or Themed Entertainment Experience
- Experience recommending local, and business to business sales channels
- Technical expertise in audio/visual design, projection, special effects, audio/visual system integration, third-party procurement, and entertainment forward design
- Existing knowledge of special effects including, but not limited to, audio/sound design, projection design, effect fabrication, theatrical lighting, LED walls, short/long throw projection, etc.
- Contractor, Vendor, or Management experience is required
- Contracting experience or certifications are a big plus
- Budgeting certifications and experience is also great, but not required
Additional Information:
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Note: You must be a US citizen or have a work permit to work in the US. The position requires the ability to work from our Winter Park, Florida office. Relocation may be provided. Due to the overwhelming responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls, please. Also, no staffing or placement agencies.