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Unbridled Event Production Manager in San Diego, California
Our Company
Unbridled puts people first, and it’s embedded into our culture. Our job is to connect companies with their people through engaging and impactful services, from event management to production and creative services. Our values drive everything we do, and we believe in fostering a culture of authenticity and radical generosity. You will thrive at Unbridled because we focus on relationships, keep clients first, and put people before process.
Job Description
As our company grows, we are expanding our client base in the corporate events and experiential marketing realm. We are seeking a smart technical mind that wants to grow in the Event Production world and have fun doing it. The Production Manager works with the Director of Production Management and other production team members to manage and produce small- to large-scale events and creative projects. The Production Manager will be expected to work in the Denver office and on location managing the procurement of equipment, creative collateral, and fabrication, set design and construction, budget management, client and venue interface, and production schedule/show flow creation and execution for client events. The Production Manager may also be called on to advise clients on current presentation and equipment technologies so they must be familiar with the latest advancements in professional-level event technologies.
Successful Candidates will have the following:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education in the event industry
5+ years of professional event management experience
3+ years of experience in technical event production
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with various levels within the organization and clients
Strong project management background and ability to create and manage complex timelines based on personal knowledge and industry experience
Experience in advancing and effectively managing local union labor is a plus
Required experience drafting detailed floorplans in Vectorworks or AutoCAD
Preferred experience drafting in 3D with basic rendering capabilities
Proficiency in software such as: Vectorworks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Google Workspace & Adobe Creative Suite
1+ years of Virtual Event Experience – VMix, Zoom/MS Teams/WebEx
What you would be doing at Unbridled:
Develop, collaborate, and manage technical schedules, plans, and budgets that best support client needs for all production related events
Source, select, and manage all equipment, scenic, union labor, and technical personnel providers
Maintain point of communication between all vendors, venue, crew, and support staff
Provide recommendations for managing front and backstage personnel to ensure presenters are prepared for stage and provided with needed support, accommodations, and hospitality.
Build and manage show budgets as well as tracking any changes to scope.
Lead reconciliation process for resolving all vendor invoices and closing the final project budgets in a timely and accurate manner
Create ongoing and detailed production schedules and matrixes
Work with Producers and Creative teams to ensure all technical challenges are solved and addressed regarding scenic elements, collateral, video/presentation content, etc.
Frequent and extended travel required
Willingness to step in and add additional support for the client or other event team members as needed
Must embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including character, change, credibility, and community
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Unbridled provides a comprehensive benefits package to all Unbridled employees, as well as other perks and work-life integration. The package includes:
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Health & Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA Plan Options
Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Plan with Discretionary Company Match
Employee Loan Program
Generous PTO Including:
4 Weeks of PTO/Sick Leave
7 Holidays
3 Floating Holidays
Flex Holiday Week
3 Days Community Service Leave
Milestone Anniversaries & Sabbaticals
PTO Exchange Program
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Monthly Parking Pass
Professional Therapy Benefits
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Cell Phone Allowance
In addition to our extensive benefits package and the ability to take up to 37 days of paid time off per year, we also offer things like a company advocate program for new hires, wellness days, company social events, awards to empower employees to recognize colleagues, and more. We also have monthly Friday Forums where employees have a chance to hear from different members of the company regarding important updates and communications.
An Unbridled Community Takes All Kinds
We hire top talent from various backgrounds and intentionally cultivate a workplace of belonging where every team member is celebrated for who they are and where differing perspectives are valued. We are committed to creating a diverse, caring community where everyone can feel like they belong, no matter their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. Come “Be you” with us.
Wage differential is based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Unbridled provides reasonable accommodation and/or modification to disabled individuals to assist in the application process. Any individual requiring accommodation/modification to complete this application should contact us recruiting@unbridled.com. There is no application deadline for this position.
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