Overnight Producer

Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through design and fabrication, and is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators, and creative thinkers.

We have worked all over the United States, completing thousands of projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Rihanna, Jay‑Z, Tiësto, Lady Gaga, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world‑class venues including the Staples Center, The John F. Our strength lies in our ability to serve the entertainment industry across the segments of concert touring, sports, large‑scale one‑off productions, and permanent installations by providing solutions to the most challenging problems. The Production department is at the core of our business and the driving force behind every successful project. Producers serve as the central hub of each project, connecting clients with internal design, engineering, operations, logistics, compliance, warehouse, and technical teams to deliver innovative, safe, and world‑class special effects solutions.

The Producer is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned projects from initial client engagement through final project closeout. Acting as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, this role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Image Engineering and ImageSFX’s standards for creativity, technical excellence, and client service.

Projects include major concert tours, sporting events, live television productions, corporate events, themed entertainment, permanent installations, and large‑scale one‑off spectaculars. This position requires a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, possesses exceptional communication and leadership skills, and can successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management experience with technical production knowledge and a passion for delivering exceptional live entertainment experiences.

Client & Project Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Partner with Account Managers to define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.

Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional customer service.

Manage client expectations while communicating project status, schedule updates, risks, and changes.

Facilitate project meetings, site visits, production reviews, and post‑project debriefs.

Represent ImageSFX professionally with clients, venues, partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Project Planning & Production

Lead projects from initial concept through design, pre‑production, onsite execution, and final project closeout.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including: Budgets, Estimates, Contracts, Purchase Orders, Invoices, Change Orders, Production schedules, Run of Show documents, Site plans, Production briefs.

Coordinate project schedules, logistics, staffing plans, transportation, accommodations, permitting, and equipment requirements.

Maintain accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.

Monitor project progress while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact execution.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Financial Management

Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets ranging from approximately $75,000 to $500,000+.

Track labor, equipment, vendor expenses, subcontractor costs, and project profitability.

Coordinate billing milestones, contract execution, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.

Lead project closeout activities including final billing, budget reconciliation, reporting, and lessons learned.

Design, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Warehouse, Logistics, Technical Services

Collaborate with fabrication teams, technicians, and engineering staff to successfully execute project scope.

Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Keep leadership informed of project status, risks, resource needs, and client concerns.

Serve as the onsite Producer during installations, rehearsals, load‑ins, performances, and strike.

Direct crews, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.

Make real‑time operational and technical decisions to overcome project challenges.

Monitor schedules, logistics, staffing, and production quality throughout execution.

Deliver a high‑quality client experience while maintaining company standards of professionalism.

Safety & Risk Management

Promote a culture of safety across all project activities.

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.

Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during planning and execution.

Support project‑specific safety planning and operational readiness.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in event project management or production as a lead project manager/producer or similar role

Experience leading projects with estimated values from $75,000 to $500,00

High emotional intelligence, utilized to communicate differently and effectively with clients, internal team members, contract employees, and external vendors

Computer skills: macOS, Microsoft Office Suite—especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience in event planning, event production, live sports game‑day production, or theater is a plus

Aetna Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Holidays

John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Robust Employee Assistance Program

This is a full‑time, in‑office position located at our Baltimore, MD headquarters. Office days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. Working after hours and on weekends will be required as needed to fulfill the duties of this position during busy seasons.

Travel

Overnight and local day travel is anticipated and may be extended due to project requirements. Travel is estimated at 20% to 30%.

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