Specialist LED

Freeman•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter. The LED Specialist is responsible for onsite execution of LED equipment for events across the country. This includes following safe setup, run-of-show, and dismantle procedures. During load-in and show, this person sometimes manages content for the client. The role will also be assigned pre-production design responsibilities for several shows that they execute.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3 years experience working in LED production with a minimum of 1 year focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience
Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to communicate how to install various related equipment
Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of LED, formats, aspect resolutions, and connector types
Ability to install and troubleshoot complex LED systems within an event
Ability to direct LED crew

Nice To Haves

college degree in related field preferred
Advanced understanding of LED systems and optimization
Experience with Barco Encore/E2 and/or Christie Sypder switching systems a plus
Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks
Experience designing large-scale LED systems with company inventory
Experience with advanced video networking and media server integration
Experience with projector pixel mapping a plus

Responsibilities

Assembles and programs LED walls
Works closely with client specs, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop LED designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget
Creates wiring diagrams and LED plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information
Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief
Directs the onsite crew that include full and/or part time labor including specialists, technicians, and union employees
Escalates on-site grievances up to and including notifying hiring manager if anyone needs to be released from their duties
Submits show reports for each event to Senior Leadership, which include issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance, which will be used to determine future assignments
Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site
Directs load-in, load-out, install, and dismantle of equipment
Responsible for ensuring the correct specification, setup, and optimization of meeting rooms, exhibits, show management, and general sessions LED systems as needed
Directs the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the LED system during the event
Recommends LED personnel during scheduling process to ensure company resources are used effectively and follow company procedures and employee policies
Performs show-site duties for high profile or technically complicated with significant entertainment or high-production value including: directing show-site labor, operating equipment, troubleshooting, and managing the fit and finish of the production