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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 responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project including creative intent, IP utilization, design feasibility, efficient production, fabrication, procurement and installation. The Producer ensures coordination across multiple design disciplines and is responsible for the financial profit or loss generated by the effort.
Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Project management: scope, budget, schedule, and track jobs from inception to delivery.
- Lead creative and technical teams and mentor Design Managers and Production Coordinators.
- Negotiate and maintain positive client relationships while protecting the company’s creative and financial well‑being.
- Act as a trusted advisor, advocating project requirements to the team and ensuring alignment with client goals.
- Coordinate internal disciplines, sub‑contractors, stakeholders and manage gaps or overlaps.
- Maintain compliance with commercial aspects, creative goals, design intent, constructability and production elements.
- Regularly inform and advise senior management of project status, elevating issues early with recommended solutions.
- Manage relationships with IP holders and ensure compliance with intellectual property requirements.
- Proactively find and cultivate new clients and revenue sources.
Management Responsibility
Leads project teams in all departments and external project teams.
Competencies
- Lead creative efforts from concept to delivery
- In depth knowledge of project process to develop project strategies and schedules
- Proficiency with proprietary budget accounting system (Deltek VantagePoint)
- Proficiency with scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Gantt, Merlin)
- Proficiency with Google Suite, particularly Sheets and Documents; able to create basic spreadsheet calculations
- Knowledge to develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, write contract scopes, and evaluate bids
- Strong negotiation skills with third‑party vendors
- Highly organized, detail oriented, capable of multitasking
- Positive attitude, willingness to jump in and assist with any problem
- Team‑oriented, trustworthy, open and collaborative
- Passion for learning, innovation, and company growth
- Well‑developed design and production management portfolio
- Experience with architectural, project management, organizational, production, fabrication and construction practices for location‑based entertainment
- Experience in related fields such as live entertainment and event production and operation
- Aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and facilitate communication among disciplines
- Strong knowledge of client brand and IP
- Ability to represent the project and the company in front of a client
- High level of professionalism
- Experience with actualized projects in the field
- Calm under pressure and objective problem‑solving in complex situations
- Exemplary communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of previous experience at this level of responsibility
- 5+ years of client management experience in successfully delivering production solutions, preferably in a global client‑service organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business Administration, Theatrical Management or a related field
- Experience working with budgets from $1-2M USD
- Experience with build and onsite installation
Work Conditions
- Moderate exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
- Exposure to hazards or physical risks requiring basic safety precautions
- Must wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in relevant areas (e.g., safety glasses, reflective vest, steel‑toed shoes)
Salary: $110,000 - 130,000 commensurate with experience.
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Entertainment Providers
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