NEON, formerly Cityneon, is a global leader in creating and producing immersive experiences. NEON enjoys worldwide partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Marvel Avengers Station: Evolution, 20th Century Studios for AVATAR: The Exhibition, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition. It also has a partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring-themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023. The Company also partners with the governments of Peru and Egypt for their original artifact IP experiences, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, respectively, plus authentic artifact tours Pompeii: The Exhibition, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, Victoria the T. Rex and Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. These partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to millions of visitors in more than 60 cities to date globally.
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Job Functions & Principal Duties
- Facilitates communication between Production, Operations and Creative during the development and implementation of all assigned projects
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of Show Control systems.
- Maintains project liaison status to communicate scheduling of timelines, guest impact, site visits, and additional department project involvement
- Manages the Production teams and vendors in the upgrade of existing shows and attractions
- Manages new installations and renovations of entertainment related scenic or technological elements in exhibitions, shows and attractions
- Develops install, implementation, and strike schedules for combined in-house and contracted services with deadline accountability
- Maintains a flow of purchasing by monitoring issuances of purchase orders, collection of vendor clearance paperwork and proper invoicing
- Provides a high level of professional expertise in the areas of technical stagecraft, theatrical rigging, special effects, lighting, scenery, props, and technical design
- Collaborates with the Creative Department during the creation, design and installation of shows and events
- Ensures that our operation is compliant with corporate safety industry standards as well as federal, state and or local statutes related to safety and the environment
- Assists with scope development, budget creation, bid process, vendor selection, equipment purchase, and installation supervision
- Designs review of lighting, audio, video, special effects, safety rigging and show control systems
- Supervises labor hours for specific work units from 20 to 80 hours per week based on project needs
- Supervises and maintains cleanliness and safety standards of all equipment and infrastructure as it relates to the project install
- Occasionally assists other locations / areas throughout the world as needed and performs other duties as assigned
- Enthusiastically represents VHE by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
Required Skills. Knowledge, Education and Training:
- Must have a minimum of two years experience supervising the following live event productions: technical theater operations, concert, and festival and/or event production
- Must have a minimum of two years experience supervising live, technical theater operations
- Show Control Operations and Maintenance
- Must have thorough knowledge of technical theater including rigging, theater safety, audio, lighting, video and digital media, special effects, theatrical scenery and all other elements of stagecraft.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have computer skills including MS Word, Excel
- Must be able to occasionally lift/move greater than 25 pounds (but less than 50) unassisted
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
- Must have strong leadership abilities and skills in planning, organization, implementation and follow through
- Four year college degree in Theater or related discipline preferred
- AutoCAD drafting experience preferred
