Insomniac - Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2026 Seasonal VIP Back of House Squad

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

The VIP Experience Production Crew is responsible for ensuring the execution of all planned VIP design elements by performing the technical and physical aspects related to the department. The BOH Production crew will report directly to the VIP Production Manager and work closely with the department Art Director. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the load-in (installation) and load-out of design elements and props Perform labor related to installation of custom environments Assist with 3rd party vendor operations as needed Assist the VIP Decor team and Lighting team as needed Follow detailed drawings to install planned design elements Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks Repair, maintain, and organize VIP assets Assist with assembly and dismantle of various stage equipment Use various hand and power tools and material handling equipment Communicate project updates and details of the event to crew leads Comply with company and state safety regulations Operate and maintain work areas in a safe, clean manner Project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions Safely operate various types of utility vehicles and heavy equipment providing appropriate certification Follow all safety, corporate and department policies Follow written and verbal instructions from department management Assist with emergency and unscheduled repairs Diagnose and assess issues, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed Detect faulty operations, defective material and report to crew leads Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned or needed

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years art department and/or carpentry experience Festival and/or film production experience is strongly preferred Must possess tool kit including basic hand and power tools Must possess valid and current driver license and U.S. passport Must possess valid and current credit card for hotel incidentals Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, boom lift, scissor lift ect. is strongly preferred Ability to use hand tools, saws, ect. Must be highly motivated and possess superior interpersonal communication skills Working knowledge of web and mobile technologies as well as two-way radio Must possess working mobile device, preferably smartphone Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75lbs. Must be willing to work 8+ hours per day as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Hiring Salary Range: $22.00-$30.00 an hour Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Nevada Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful Nevada applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Nevada or perform the position from Nevada. Similar positions located outside of Nevada will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The expected compensation for this position is: $16.60 USD Hourly ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co