Talent Scout - Production

PixMob is one of the world’s leaders in creating immersive experiences for live events. You might have seen 60,000 people lighting up at the Super Bowl.

Or at a Coldplay concert. Our goal is to ignite collective joy for fans worldwide.

We work with international artists, event organizers, sports teams and brands who care about creating unique & memorable experiences for their guests.

PixMob is rooted in design and innovation. Alongside our customers, we reinvent immersive experiences through advanced wireless technologies engineered in-house, at our Montreal HQ.

From rapid-prototyping to mass-manufacturing, we are fully vertically integrated to keep pushing the boundaries of the possible.

We are leading the way with our sustainability efforts as we have been fighting against single-use plastics. We focus our efforts on using recycled or plant-based compostable materials and encouraging our clients to recycle our products.

The culture at PixMob is one based on humility, relentlessness and cooperation. We operate in a competitive market and need to keep innovating to stay ahead.

People who thrive have a deep curiosity to keep improving, learning and coaching others. Our clients are some of the most creative people in the industry and rightfully the most demanding.

In close collaboration with the Live Event Crew Director, the Talent Scout will be responsible for the recruitment and selection of Lighting Programmers ( In house and freelancers), Pixel Managers and Technical personnel.

As a highly motivated and knowledgeable Talent Scout, this person will be responsible for identifying, recruiting and onboarding talented production people for diverse and exciting international events.

The main responsibilities for this position are :

Propose, organize and implement worldwide recruiting strategies to attract the best Lighting programmers or potential Lighting programmers to PixMob and any Production personnel needed to deliver our immersive experiences in different types of shows, sports events or special events.

Assist in specialized trade shows to recruit and network.

Evaluate Lighting Programmer skills, performance, and growth potential.

Work with the PixMob Academy to identify and recruit talented Lighting Operators for our organization.

Organize the onboarding of the new Lighting Programmers or of new production personnel.

Stay up-to-date with current trends in talent scouting in the entertainment industry.

Manage all freelancer contracts.

Develop and propose an evaluation system to categorize freelancers to build and maintain a recall list.

Develop a pipeline of interested and promising talents.

Provide follow-up with the freelancers to make sure the mandates are well done and inform the Live event Crew Director of any issues.

Provide feedback and recommendations on Lighting Programmers development strategies with the Live Event Crew Director.

Collaborate with the Live Event Crew Director team to identify the needs for skilled.Lighting Programmers.

Competencies and requirements for this position :

College degree in Lighting technique or show-related techniques

Experience in lighting programming or relevant field of expertise

3 to 5 years of recruiting or scouting experience

Excellent knowledge of recruiting-scouting strategies

Strong selection skills

Experience in working with and managing freelance contracts

Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with potential candidates

Passion for the entertainment industry

Autonomy, excellent work organization, and ability to think out of the box

Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to thrive under pressure

Fluency in English and functional French

This position is based at the Montreal Headquarters

What we offer :

A dynamic and inclusive company culture, which you will help evolve over time

Salary based on experience

Occasional remote work possible

4 weeks of paid vacation

A competitive collective insurance

Attractive career opportunities

Equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender (m / f / x)

Creative and brilliant colleagues

Language & Inclusivity :

The candidate must possess fluent proficiency in English communication skills as day to day business will be done with international clients, including but not limited to the US market / European Market / Asia Pacific / etc.

Inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. We welcome and value candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Please note that our job posting uses simplified grammar to facilitate comprehension between languages, and is not meant to discriminate nor foster biases between gender identities.

Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered.

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