Head of Props – Blue Man Group Las Vegas

Overview

Manages all props, crew, safety, and logistics for Blue Man Group's Las Vegas show.

Key Responsibilities

• props inventory
• logistics management
• props construction
• safety management
• crew scheduling
• staff development

Tasks

-Maintain and oversee the needs of Blue Man Group’s Special Events props inventory. -Oversee Props and Logistics for Special Events. Some travel may be required. -The Head of Props is responsible for the day to day management of the Props. -Oversee all technical and safety aspects of the department, including the construction, repair, purchase and maintenance of all props and consumables. -Department, including overseeing the crew show running positions for the Blue Man Vegas show. -Participate in the creation and maintenance of Blue Man Group’s health and safety culture. -Participates in the hiring, training, corrective action, termination, evaluation, performance development and scheduling of all members of the department.

Requirements

• autocad
• adobe photoshop
• microsoft office
• project management
• 5+ years
• bachelor's degree

What You Bring

-Company Member development and performance management skills are essential. -Demonstrated project management abilities and leadership skills are required. -Effective oral and written communication skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills. -Knowledge of Microsoft applications for Windows - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, -The ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues is required. -Thorough knowledge of theatrical technologies is required. -The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals is required. -Organizational and analytical skills are required. -Fluency in spoken and written English essential. -Outlook; AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator; and other internal technical and management systems is necessary -The position requires 5+ years of progressive experience in a technical management position with a focus on Props on large-scale theatrical productions, touring productions, or special events. A Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field is desired. -The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required. -The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. -Must be able to create professional documentation concerning the construction, repair and maintenance of Prop elements. -The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required. -Must be able to demonstrate potential to develop proficiency in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting unique Blue Man Group-designed musical instruments, equipment and technology. -Extensive knowledge of a variety of Prop construction and finishing methods. Basic knowledge of pneumatics and electricity. Having a general knowledge of metal shop work and woodshop work and demonstrating the safe utilization of various shop machine and hand tools. Experience with the operation of various lifts including fork trucks, articulating booms, scissor and single man lifts.

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