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Manager, Technology & Design
RWS and Associates
Long Island City, NY
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RWS & Associates is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom design as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS & Associates was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Making Entertainment Matter.
Who we're looking for…
RWS & Associates is currently seeking a Manager, Technology & Design to serve as one of our Technical Directors and Designers.
About the role…
Reporting to the Director of Technology and Design, the Manager, Technology and Design (MTD) will be responsible for making sure that the technical aspects of our productions are carried out and managed in a timely fashion. This includes coordinating and/or executing installations and load outs of provided design of video, sound, lighting, printed graphics and props. This role will act as point person for scenic shops and will manage the technical details needed to ensure the success of productions during pre-production, the actual show/event, and post production. The MTD will also be responsible for maintaining all inventories for video, graphics, props and scenery. In addition, the MTD will provide graphic design support for internal marketing and documentation.
What's expected…
Continuously remain on the cutting edge of design practices while broadening the company's reputation as a source for high end technical practices and resource for live event productions.
¥ Design scenery, props, and/or graphics for select theme park, retail, resort, and corporate events.
¥ Convert scenery and/or lighting designs into CAD drafting versions for scene shop bids as necessary.
¥ Design graphics for all office and production based needs. This would include logos, web and print marketing material, scenery prints, and inter-office forms.
¥ In collaboration with the Director of Technology and Design, develop and implement department policies and procedures.
¥ Manage projects effectively within a given budget.
¥ Maintain all inventories for scenery, properties, video, photo, and graphics.
¥ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, coworkers and clients.
¥ Plan, develop, schedule and provide the technical support required for each event or performance.
¥ Maintain irregular and extended working hours per production demands.
¥ Willing to perform carpentry, electrics, rigging, sound or video engineering needs while onsite for select productions.
¥ Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 40 pounds using appropriate tools.
¥ Understanding that the position may require moderate traveling with evening and weekend responsibilities depending on production schedules.
What you bring…
¥ Minimum BFA/BA degree in Theatrical Design or Technology recommended.
¥ A minimum of 3 years professional experience in theater, dance, corporate or theme park entertainment.
¥ Extensive knowledge and experience in the entertainment and live event production industry.
¥ The ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances.
¥ An analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff, clients, and vendors.
¥ The ability to negotiate with vendors and discover creative solutions to keep projects on target and within budget parameters.
¥ Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
¥ Must be proficient in MS Office and iWork applications.
¥ Must have advanced knowledge in the following applications: Adobe CC 2015 programs (Photoshop and Illustrator required), and Vectorworks.
¥ Motivated, loyal, passion, integrity, mission-driven, and self-directed.
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RWS & Associates is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom design as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS & Associates was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Making Entertainment Matter.
Who we're looking for…
RWS & Associates is currently seeking a Manager, Technology & Design to serve as one of our Technical Directors and Designers.
About the role…
Reporting to the Director of Technology and Design, the Manager, Technology and Design (MTD) will be responsible for making sure that the technical aspects of our productions are carried out and managed in a timely fashion. This includes coordinating and/or executing installations and load outs of provided design of video, sound, lighting, printed graphics and props. This role will act as point person for scenic shops and will manage the technical details needed to ensure the success of productions during pre-production, the actual show/event, and post production. The MTD will also be responsible for maintaining all inventories for video, graphics, props and scenery. In addition, the MTD will provide graphic design support for internal marketing and documentation.
What's expected…
Continuously remain on the cutting edge of design practices while broadening the company's reputation as a source for high end technical practices and resource for live event productions.
¥ Design scenery, props, and/or graphics for select theme park, retail, resort, and corporate events.
¥ Convert scenery and/or lighting designs into CAD drafting versions for scene shop bids as necessary.
¥ Design graphics for all office and production based needs. This would include logos, web and print marketing material, scenery prints, and inter-office forms.
¥ In collaboration with the Director of Technology and Design, develop and implement department policies and procedures.
¥ Manage projects effectively within a given budget.
¥ Maintain all inventories for scenery, properties, video, photo, and graphics.
¥ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, coworkers and clients.
¥ Plan, develop, schedule and provide the technical support required for each event or performance.
¥ Maintain irregular and extended working hours per production demands.
¥ Willing to perform carpentry, electrics, rigging, sound or video engineering needs while onsite for select productions.
¥ Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 40 pounds using appropriate tools.
¥ Understanding that the position may require moderate traveling with evening and weekend responsibilities depending on production schedules.
What you bring…
¥ Minimum BFA/BA degree in Theatrical Design or Technology recommended.
¥ A minimum of 3 years professional experience in theater, dance, corporate or theme park entertainment.
¥ Extensive knowledge and experience in the entertainment and live event production industry.
¥ The ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances.
¥ An analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff, clients, and vendors.
¥ The ability to negotiate with vendors and discover creative solutions to keep projects on target and within budget parameters.
¥ Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
¥ Must be proficient in MS Office and iWork applications.
¥ Must have advanced knowledge in the following applications: Adobe CC 2015 programs (Photoshop and Illustrator required), and Vectorworks.
¥ Motivated, loyal, passion, integrity, mission-driven, and self-directed.
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