Design & Production Manager - Events Industy - Vernon, United States - R. Jack Balthazar

Description

About R. Jack Balthazar
R. Jack Balthazar is a full-service event design+ build firm primarily working in support of independent event producers and agencies. With our skilled in-house carpentry, fabrication and floral teams, R.

Jack Balthazar is able to envision, design, produce, and install all matter of inspired decor and execute complete space transformations for 200+ events annually across the US, and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Research design concepts and visions with a resourceful and creative approach
• Participate in client and vendor meetings, record accurate notes, photos, and measurements which demonstrate spatial acuity, and deliver a clear and concise recap to the team
• Exhibit an awareness of event details (as they relate to design) from project inception, through the design process, production, installation and wrapup
• Manage multiple event projects simultaneously, keeping current with details and communicate to all relevant affiliates
• Identify, research, and source décor elements efficiently, proficiently and practically
• Keep updated records of pending orders, incoming orders, backorders, and purchase orders
• Maintain thorough knowledge of warehouse functions, fabrication processes, and inventory
• Liaise with shipping/receiving to ensure receivables are properly checked in, qualitychecked, inventoried, and routed
• Manage the eventrelated coordination of the client, venue, and vendor partnerships, as well as internal production staff
• Create and implement workback schedules, production schedules, load lists, event timelines, travel itineraries, etc; both independently and collaboratively
• Assist in the creation and updating of mood boards, design decks, client deliverables, floor plans, etc
• Liaise with design and fabrication teams (floral, décor, carpentry, furniture, and subvendor partners) to assist in the generation of design concepts
• Manage the onsite setup and breakdown of events
• Collect final invoices from vendor partners and budget reconciliation following each event

Skills

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills with intense attention to detail
• Strong presentation skills
• Effective, reflective listening skills, with the capacity to receive and respond to feedback
• Ability to prioritize tasks (and to solicit guidance when needed) in order to thrive in a fastpaced, collaborative environment
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and to adjust / pivot when needed
• Ability to quickly and effectively learn new tasks, and to absorb new responsibilities
• Demonstrate excellent time management to satisfy the needs and deadlines within a fastpaced, collaborative environment
• Ability to recognize and identify potential issues / challenges and route them to management in a timely manner

Behavioral Qualities

• Enthusiasm to gain further knowledge and expertise in event design and production
• Perceptiveness of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to pivot, adjust, and modify projects as needed
• Respectful to all coworkers, colleagues, clients, cohorts
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs Editors Suite
• 35 years' experience in the event industry
• Experience working with florals, fabrication, construction, lighting, têxtiles, furnishings, décor, props is preferred
• Availability on nights / weekends / holidays
• Eligibility to work in the U.S
• Ability to travel
• Valid CADL + clean DMV record
• Must pass background / drug test

Pay:
$ $40.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

Relevant Industry: 2 years (required)


License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 11/22/2021