CREATIVE PRODUCER [CONTRACT]

BlackHouse is a NYC based Women & Black owned event production agency founded in 2016 with a mission to create experiences worth framing for corporations, brands, and non-profit organizations. Our experiential approach to event design brings our clients message and event programming to life. We bridge the gap between ideation and execution, providing a concierge-like experience for our clients. Working with a tribe of the industry's elite, we provide comprehensive event production services, specializing in production design, technical production, and show direction. We offer a dynamic work environment, and an opportunity to grow with a group of passionate individuals who live for moments that take your breath away. Our vision is to create a unique and authentic work environment that allows our tribe to flourish – both individually and in their teams. It is our mission to create meaningful experiences for our employees that bring them value both professionally and personally. Role Summary : The Creative Producer is responsible for the development, execution, and management of “creative” deliverables throughout discovery, design, budgeting, pre-production, on-site, and post-production stages of an event. The CP reports directly to the Production Manager, and is guided by the Creative Director, and collaborates with the agency team. They will have some administrative support from the Production Administrator as needed. The CP works closely with the creative department with ideation, accessing concepts for ability to produce, and designing client-facing presentations for the creative process. The ideal candidate will have excellent presentation skills, with the ability to concisely and accurately explain creative concepts. The CP will be working remotely, performing site visits, and working at times in the BlackHouse office in Long Island City. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, meet quick deadlines, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise clearly and effectively internally with our tribe, externally with clients and partners. Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the tribe in Asana, keeping all project deadlines, tasks and comments up to date in the project so the team has full visibility on statuses.
• Work with the Project Manager regarding the “client timeline” milestones specific to the Run of Show, Creative Process, Entertainment, Fabrication, Printing, and Custom Branded items.
• Develop the client’s ROS throughout pre-production planning and suggest strategies and opportunities to create the guest experience and vibe the client desires.
• Brief the Show Caller when they are onboarded on the ROS and provide any additional info they need to develop the ‘cue to cue” used to call the show.
• Access the ROS to determine any and all show content that may be needed, and create a “content tracker” using the agency template.
• Track all content, updating the sheet periodically and ensuring all contributors are aware of the deadlines and content specifications.
• Responsible for project managing the creative process for all designs, collaborating with the creative department for designs, consulting with the Technical Manager to ensure designs can be technically executed, working with the producer for sourcing rentals, and the project manager for all client deliverables and deadlines.
• TBD with scope progression, designs will include stage set, decals, and signage, custom fabrication, branded swag, graphics / motion graphics for screen content, food packaging, FOH uniforms, etc.
• Consult with the Technical Manager to create and distribute content specifications using the agency's google doc template.
• Develop concepts for event installations using forward-thinking ideas that create unique branded environments and experiential interactive experiences.
• Attend client pitches to present creative concepts as needed.
• Develop well thought out creative briefs for the various experiences and events.
• Responsible for client slides for presenting creative options / solutions. Collaborate with the Creative Department and Production Manager on the presentation materials and other documents that help to convey the creative concepts developed.
• Ensure creative integrity by clearly articulating and defending conceptual and directional choices.
• Works closely with the Technical Manager to aid in the look and feel of the experience from ideation to build.
• Work closely with the creative & technical department to develop layouts / activations through various methods. (Sketching, Floor Plans, Mood Boards, Modeling, Technical drawings)
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client’s needs are heard, understood and addressed in a timely manner and clearly articulated to the tribe.
• Update the production budget tracker with the costs related to the creative deliverables you are managing, which will include : Scenic fabrication, printing, branded items, photography, graphic / motion graphic designs, and other custom designed deliverables. Report updates on creative budgets to the Production Manager promptly and consult with them as needed if costs exceed budget.
• Organize and reconcile project expenses in a timely fashion in accordance with company policies.
• Manage RFP process for creative services :

Clearly communicate the event brief, scope of work requested, pre-pro deadlines, onsite schedules, Covid policy, and any other relevant information in the RFP.

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