Job Description

Future Colossal, an award-winning innovation lab for experiential technologies in advertising, entertainment, and art, is seeking an Experience Producer / Project Manager.

As a member of our team, the Producer will play a key role in crafting unique and memorable experiences for our clients. The Producer is responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on-time and on-budget, and has met all objectives. Responsibilities include managing delivery of all creative elements, technical elements, user experience, internal and client communication.

As we work across many new technologies and execution types for clients across all industries, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenging role that widely varies from day to day and shares in our passion for creating innovative experiences. Our project teams are comprised of creatives, technologists, coders, and fabricators with expertise ranging from marketing to architecture to installation art.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external project teams, providing clear direction and support to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget - projects range from software development to experiential tours to fabrications
• Develop comprehensive project plans, requirements, budgets, and timelines, and oversee project execution from ideation to completion
• Oversee project budgeting and financial tracking, including managing expenses
• Be proactive about anticipating opportunities and risks, addressing them strategically without compromising project goals
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables and that work meets or exceeds the expectations of clients and project stakeholders
• Support projects through completion, which could sometimes require travel to install locations, including on some weekends and holidays, depending on project schedule
• Enforce and advocate for all team members to follow company process and procedures during all phases of a project
• Build and manage relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure project success
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions and collaborate with designers, technologists, and fabricators to develop cutting-edge experiential concepts
• Create a motivational, transparent, collaborative, fun, and trustful environment where teams can work efficiently and deliver high-quality products quickly
• Remain up-to-date on industry trends, technologies, and best practices
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on production, project, or product management experience in digital production, software development, engineering, agency or brand campaigns, or experiential or event management
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, following a set process, while working in a fast-paced environment or within tight deadlines
• Mastery of standard project management best practices, methods, and tools, including the Microsoft Suite (especially Excel) and Gantt charts
• Understanding (or strong interest in) of the creative technology and experiential advertising disciplines, industry-standard fabrication and technology processes, including AV systems, projection mapping, robotics, AI, XR, and interactive technologies
  
  

Benefits

We value the work life balance by having a four day work week and a flexible work environment. We provide company health, 401k, commuter, life insurance, gym, and family leave benefits, as well as standard PTO, paid holidays, and memberships to great professional industry groups. We also cover the general admission cost of going to museums in the US.

This is a full-time position in a fun, relaxed company culture with a growing talented, dedicated team. What we do is challenging but that’s what makes it so exciting! We have access to the latest technology (XR, VR, LIDAR, robotics, biometrics, 3D printing, industrial tech, high-end AV, etc) and the collective ability to pull-off the most ambitious projects in the industry.

The compensation range for this position is $65k-$90k, based on relevant experience and skill set. Apply with a cover letter and resume for consideration, bonus if you have a portfolio to share as well. No phone calls or recruiters.

About Us:

We are Future Colossal, an experiential innovation lab based in NYC. We explore and create new technologies, constantly innovating to build immersive spaces, both physical and virtual, that are memorable, playful, and interact with the viewer. Our work varies greatly and at any given time we may be working on physically immersive installations, mixed reality gameplay, interactive storefronts, designing new theme parks, AI development, and more. We have clients across all industries and deploy projects globally. We are fast paced, constantly solving new challenges, and always looking with excitement towards the future.