About Us

Freeman 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, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Project Designer - LED is responsible for the planning and coordination of LED requirements for produced events. This position is responsible for educating technical staff, sales staff, show-site staff, and divisional leaders on implementation related issues. This position will interface broadly with cross divisional teams.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team and is eligible to work a remote schedule. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:

• Dallas, TX

• Las Vegas, NV

• Chicago, IL

• Orlando, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop event designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget

• Creates diagrams and for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information

• Assists in the scheduling and/or recommending of personnel to optimize resources

• Communicates load-in, load-out, install, and dismantle planning information to show site team

• Coordinates and/or assists both technical and labor crews

• Responsible for ensuring the correct specification setup and optimization of event requirements

• Directs workflow of event planning process

• Oversees planning of LED requirements involving multiple elements, mediums, and materials

• Coordinates logistics for all technical LED events need

• Coordinates and supervises planning process and reviews any budget impacts with Client Solutions Manager

• Analyze current programs and make recommendation for improvement on gear, electrical, rigging, and safety

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent or professional work experience is required

• Minimum 5 years experience working in live event production with a minimum of 3 years focused on overall production management

• Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks

• Ability to develop and interpret AutoCad, VectorWorks, and/or architectural drawings and renderings

• Proven aptitude in CAD programs and MS Office suite

• Knowledge of multiple LED products and control systems to include NovaStar, Brompton, Absen and ROE

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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