Producer

Image Engineering•Paradise, NV

8h•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Image Engineering is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry, comprised of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators, and creative thinkers. We have a history of completing thousands of projects across the United States for high-profile clients in concert touring, sports, large-scale productions, and permanent installations. Our strength lies in solving challenging problems using a deep knowledge base and expertise in entertainment lighting, projection, lasers, and practical special effects. We design, engineer, plan, produce, build, and execute. The Production department is central to our business, and Producers are the driving force behind every successful project. Producers act as the central hub, connecting clients with internal design, engineering, operations, logistics, compliance, warehouse, and technical teams to deliver innovative, safe, and world-class special effects solutions. This role is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned projects from initial client engagement through final project closeout. As the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, the Producer ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and meet Image Engineering and ImageSFX’s standards for creativity, technical excellence, and client service. Projects span major concert tours, sporting events, live television productions, corporate events, themed entertainment, permanent installations, and large-scale one-off spectaculars. This position demands a highly organized, proactive professional with exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management experience, technical production knowledge, and a passion for live entertainment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in event project management or production as a lead project manager/producer or similar role
Motivation as a self-starter to manage own workload, self-direction, and problem-solving with minimal oversight
Experience leading projects with estimated values from $75,000 to $500,00
Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
Ability to lead teams in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, entertainment industry technologies
High emotional intelligence, utilized to communicate differently and effectively with clients, internal team members, contract employees, and external vendors
Computer skills: macOS, Microsoft Office Suite—especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience in event planning, event production, live sports game-day production, or theater is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Partner with Account Managers to define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
Translate client objectives into actionable production, technical, engineering, and operational plans.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional customer service.
Manage client expectations while communicating project status, schedule updates, risks, and changes.
Facilitate project meetings, site visits, production reviews, and post-project debriefs.
Represent ImageSFX professionally with clients, venues, partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Lead projects from initial concept through design, pre-production, onsite execution, and final project closeout.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including: Budgets, Estimates, Contracts, Purchase Orders, Invoices, Change Orders, Production schedules, Run of Show documents, Site plans, Production briefs.
Coordinate project schedules, logistics, staffing plans, transportation, accommodations, permitting, and equipment requirements.
Maintain accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project progress while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact execution.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets ranging from approximately $75,000 to $500,000+.
Track labor, equipment, vendor expenses, subcontractor costs, and project profitability.
Coordinate billing milestones, contract execution, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.
Manage change orders and budget adjustments while maintaining transparency with clients and leadership.
Lead project closeout activities including final billing, budget reconciliation, reporting, and lessons learned.
Coordinate internal resources including: Design, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Warehouse, Logistics, Technical Services.
Collaborate with fabrication teams, technicians, and engineering staff to successfully execute project scope.
Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, venues, and production partners.
Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, resource needs, and client concerns.
Serve as the onsite Producer during installations, rehearsals, load-ins, performances, and strike.
Direct crews, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
Make real-time operational and technical decisions to overcome project challenges.
Monitor schedules, logistics, staffing, and production quality throughout execution.
Deliver a high-quality client experience while maintaining company standards of professionalism.
Promote a culture of safety across all project activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during planning and execution.
Support project-specific safety planning and operational readiness.
Participate in incident reporting, corrective actions, and post-event reviews when required.