Bearded Kitten are anticipating an action packed Spring/Summer and are looking to grow our freelancer database in preparation for some truly exciting events which are fast approaching! If you are looking to fill out your 2022 calendar with bold, brave and enthusiastic projects that blow people’s socks off, we have some awesome opportunities we think may be of interest to you!
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Freelance Producer (All Levels)
Freelance Carpenters & Joiners
Freelance Painters & Scenic Artists
Freelance Welders & Fabricators
The Senior Technical Production Manager role is responsible for managing and coordinating day to day projects within the technical production department, but will also advise on and ensure exceptional technical (AV/Digital) services/delivery for other projects as required.
This role will be responsible for ensuring efficient, high-quality, and safe planning/pre-production of any installations, exhibitions, live events, and brand activations assigned by the Head of Production. The position calls for a technical professional with demonstrated experience in all aspects of technical and production management, as well as someone who is enthusiastic, passionate, helpful, and supportive in all aspects of their work. The ideal candidate for this role will have an excellent understanding of scenic and staging but will have a broad and strong bias towards lighting, sound and video with a thorough understanding of new digital technologies being integrated into live events, immersive and brand experiences. We would require you to provide examples of previous work delivered.
Working under the supervision of the Head of Production, the Senior Technical Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the technical & production arrangements for projects meet the highest possible production standards as well as relevant Health & Safety regulations. This person will be in charge of the financial and budgetary aspects of their related projects, as well as ensuring the efficient use of resources within their team.
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As Workshop Assistant/Trainee you will be based within a bustling construction workshop that supports Bearded Kitten’s creative studio in the building and realisation of scenery for all of their projects. The core purpose of this role is to assist the Creative Construction Manager on a day to day basis in maintaining the facility, managing logistics, purchasing and of course to learn the various disciplines (carpentry/metalwork/scenic art etc) of working in a professional scenic workshop. The ideal candidate would have some practical skills/experience in a workshop or related field - but what is more important is having a positive, hardworking ‘can do’ attitude and having a proactive approach to learning. We are willing to invest in the growth of this role through the company and what we need back is commitment from you.
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We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual with extensive experience in the event industry, in particular immersive and creative events, experiences and activations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a senior management role, perhaps as an Operations Director or Head of Client Services. We are also interested in speaking to Account Directors who are looking for that next step up and desire to manage their own team of Producers whilst also supporting the wider team in various day-to-day duties. This person must also be interested in contributing to the success of the business by developing and implementing strategic plans to improve overall business function as well as new business and growth strategies.
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