Insomniac - Art Curator

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at creating memorable art experiences? 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 live event 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 Insomniac Events is looking for an Art Curator who can help find and commission artist sculptures, creative environments, and collaborate with the experience team to enhance each festival or concert while always in line with the individual brands. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop a creative direction for each show that reflects Insomniac's brand identity and the specific art direction of the event Curate and propose artwork, installations, and experiences in alignment with the approved art direction Initiate conversations with selected artists to explore feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts before handing over executional data to Art Ops Managers Work within and manage allocated budgets, finding opportunities to maximize impact without compromising Insomniac's art policy integrity Ensure art curation timelines are maintained and that deadlines are communicated and met Art Installation & Production Workflow Develop and maintain detailed art decks that showcase proposed artists and installations for each event, and save all art decks in the art ops Google Drive Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review, feedback, and approval Coordinate with the production and finance teams to ensure the installation build aligns with production feasibility and financial constraints Assist in translating conceptual art into real-time builds-this includes sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and brainstorming creative fabrication solutions Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure all artwork is engineered correctly, fabricated, and installed according to safety protocols and site limitations Support artists with insomniac safety and building expectations by helping initiate technical, engineering, and safety discussions to ensure a smooth transition into the Insomniac building and engineering process Art Ops Collaboration Work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to conceptualize, and work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to and execute installations and custom art areas built by the Insomniac Art Ops team Participate in budget development and scope planning for Art Ops-led builds Assist in developing build schedules and help manage on-site installation timelines and workforce coordination Be a reliable and energetic presence on-site during festival builds, ensuring that all curated and in-house installations are completed to Insomniac's quality and safety standards Troubleshoot challenges alongside the Art Ops team and provide feedback that balances creative ideas with logistical solutions Communication & Reporting Maintain regular check-ins with the Director of Curation to ensure project alignment and report progress Document conversations with artists and maintain clear records of scope, deliverables, and budget agreements Act as a point of communication between creative and production teams during the early stages of project development Notify appropriate team members of any risks, delays, or budget issues in a timely and manner Tools & Documentation Use Google Suites, Asana, and other company-approved tools to track projects, share visual assets, and update progress. Maintain organized folders of approved art decks, artist proposals, renderings, and final documentation for archival in the art ops master Google Drive Initiate contracting with the legal team once an artist is confirmed and work with the artist on show-specific engineering and invoice tracking as needed in collaboration with the Art Ops manager and Finance teams QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in the festival industry Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field is preferred Experience managing multiple vendors and quantity staff #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Nation