Imagination

Junior Production Technology Manager

Imagination Detroit, MI

Department: Live Production - Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Detroit

Description

As a Junior Production Technology Manager, your chief role is to assist the Production Technology Manager. Your primary duties include aiding in the technical aspects of live events and exhibitions, ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment, and maintaining a meticulous database.

Our Team - Production:

In the Production Department, our mission is simple: Be agile. Be respected. Be the best. We adapt swiftly, uphold integrity, and deliver excellence, setting the gold standard for production across the Americas.

Our primary responsibility is delivering connected experiences across channels to help our clients engage with diverse audiences, external and internal. Our clients look to Imagination for breakthrough experiences, whether auto show exhibitions, global product launches, brand destinations, media presentations, investor events, or training programs. In addition to producing and managing such experiences, we generate the associated experience strategy, messaging, content, and collateral.

Key Responsibilities


  • Assist in coordinating and planning technical and electrical elements for live events.

  • Help with logistics arrangements for production-related staffing and equipment.

  • Support Creative teams in developing solutions for live events.

  • Assist in scheduling the production process.

  • Help in acquiring quotes from suppliers, partners, and merchants.

  • Research products, components, and services under guidance.

  • Assist in deploying and maintaining complex temporary networks onsite.

  • Help manage and organize AV and technical equipment.

  • Support in analyzing creative direction and recommending solutions.

  • Assist in preparing equipment and elements for the production department.

  • Follow Health and Safety guidelines on all projects.




Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


  • Some experience with Vectorworks / AutoCAD.

  • Familiarity with PowerPoint / Keynote.

  • Interest in learning Fritzing or another schematic software.

  • Interest in video formats and technical requirements.

  • Willingness to learn basic programming languages like C++ or Python.

  • Hardworking, reliable, and attentive to detail.

  • Team-oriented and an excellent communicator.

  • Calm and approachable persona.

  • Proactive and work with your own initiative.

  • Willingness to travel for short to medium periods (up to 25 days).

  • Flexible and adaptable to new challenges.

  • Willingness to work unsociable hours (including weekends).

  • Desire to contribute to the team.




Benefits

Extrinsic Value:

  • Competitive entry-level salary with performance-based incentives.

  • Opportunity for on-the-job training and certifications in relevant technologies.

  • Low-cost health and wellness benefits

  • Comprehensive Paid Time Off

  • Hybrid Work Model

  • Parental Leave

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401k match



Intrinsic Value:

  • Work closely with experienced Production Technology Managers, gaining invaluable industry knowledge.

  • Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence.

  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one.



Legislation requirements:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States in order to be considered for the role.


  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Events Services

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