LN Concerts, Design Manager

Live Nation Entertainment

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About The Position

Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s venue design and development team, is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic team leader who will drive the design and construction of ground-breaking music venues and experiences. We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for collaboratively creating innovative fan and artist experiences. As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the execution of a portfolio of venue dev9elopment projects to ensure the Live Nation design and business objectives are consistently met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; 8+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Management experience working on sports and entertainment venues.
• Demonstrated strength in managing and delivering complex projects of varying scales, budgets, and timelines
• Ability to present project designs and business targets to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners
• Experience with all phases of project development from conceptual design through construction administration.
• A strong understanding of building codes and systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to design and plan major construction projects.
• Ability to travel domestically to project sites and meetings. 30% travel required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup/Enscape, and Bluebeam.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure is preferred.
• Bowl layout and sightline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bring a passion and understanding of architecture and design of high-occupancy assembly spaces.
• Prepare concept designs, specifications, and presentations for projects.
• Drive project development and documentation with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Lead implementation of project design direction and standards
• Develop project scope, schedule, and cost, and review this with the business unit to ensure the project meets business objectives.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with set goals and timelines.
• Review and analyze consultants’ construction documents to ensure design and programmatic alignment and identify potential constructability or coordination risks during preconstruction phase.
• Working with the Project Manager, monitor construction progress through on-site inspection and review.
• Create furniture plans, select furnishings, prepare budgets and coordinate orders for projects with the Furniture Coordinator.
• Work with Art, Branding, and Concept teams on development and implementation of venue art program.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager