Job Title: Event Design Specialist (Full Time)
Job Location: In office (Austin, TX 78745).
Compensation: Competitive salary + performance based bonuses.
Benefits: Passion project support using company assets, 100% of health insurance plus options for vision and dental, profit-share program, Flexible PTO
About ATX Event Systems
ATXES is headquartered in Austin, TX and provides turnkey live event technology across the globe for some of the largest brands in the world, venues, and nonprofits. ATXES has a proven history of delivering unique and flawless productions to help themselves, their community, and their clients come out on top. When ATXES isn’t producing events for clients, we use our campus and festival grounds to create events we’re passionate about.
Job Description
The Event Design Specialist at ATXES is the technical partner to our sales team. When a new opportunity comes in, the EDS works alongside Account Management to understand the client’s goals and translate them into an event technology concept, high-quality renderings, and a detailed quote built to win the business.
The EDS leverages expertise across sound, lighting, video, rigging, and internet to design solutions that meet each client’s unique objectives and budget, then collaborates with Project Management and our technical teams to ensure a seamless transition into execution.
Candidate Profile
- A highly effective interpersonal communicator.
- Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Able to demonstrate expert-level understanding of sound, lighting, video, rigging, electrical, and internet system design.
- A creative thinker able to innovate outside the box.
- Composed multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborative minded team player.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in event production, with a focus on event technology and design.
- Expert-level proficiency in Vectorworks, Capture, or other 3D event rendering software.
- Experience with lighting system design and photometrics.
- Experience with audio system design and theory.
- Experience with throw ratios, cameras, projection & LED.
- Experience with media servers, recording systems, and FOH/BOH control systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Technical Theater, Audio-Visual Technology, or a related field preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the sales team to understand client needs and event requirements.
- Developing tailored event technology concepts that meet client specifications and budget constraints.
- Recommending optimal solutions for sound, lighting, video, rigging, and internet needs.
- Creating detailed 3D renderings and mock-ups to illustrate event concepts and setups.
- Ensuring renderings are realistic, accurate, and aligned with client expectations and company standards.
- Building quotes in the Flex inventory management system.
- Selecting appropriate equipment based on venue size, audience, and technical requirements.
- Presenting concepts and renderings to clients, clearly explaining technical details and the benefits of proposed solutions.
- Addressing client inquiries and providing expert advice throughout the design process.
- Collaborating with project management and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of event plans.
- Staying current on industry trends and advancements in event technology.
Definitions of Success
- Deliver compelling designs and accurate quotes that help our sales team win the business.
- Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, always seeking to better yourself and assist those around you in doing the same.
- Build strong relationships with our team and our clients, working according to SOP but with your own unique flair.
