Job Description
TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics 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. The Producer ensures coordination across multiple design disciplines and is responsible for the financial profit or loss generated by the effort. Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities The Producer is an excellent project manager, able to scope, budget, schedule, track jobs from inception to delivery. The Producer can manage large projects in: scope, timeline and budget with little to no direction. The Producer will also be able to lead creative and technical teams and work under a Sr. Producer/Exec. Producer and mentor Design Managers andProduction Coordinators. They must have the resilience and fortitude to negotiate and have hard conversations with clients while still doing everything possible to keep them happy. They must protect the company's creative and financial well being. Be 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. The Producer is responsible for clearly defining the lines of responsibility and that there’s adequate coordination between internal disciplines, sub-contractors, clients and other key stakeholders. 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 Senior Management of project status, knowing to elevate issues early and with recommended solutions. Is responsible for the relationship with IP holders, ensuring conformance with any and all Intellectual Properties requirements. Proactively finding and cultivating new clients and sources of revenue for the team is a pre-requisite to advancing beyond this position. To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities To Perform The Responsibilities And Accountabilities Outlined Above. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs Management Responsibility Producer | Project Manger | 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 andschedules Able to use / learn proprietary budget accounting system, Deltek VantagePoing 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 spreadsheetcalculations. In depth knowledge of project process to be able to help develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, writecontract 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 prepa