Careers
Come and join the Chas Family!Project Operations Director
Reporting to the CEO, this is a senior position which includes a role in the Senior Executive team to develop and implement business strategy with other divisional managers. The position is based in our Sydney head office and is full time with an immediate start.
You will be an experienced Senior Project / Operations / Production Manager who thrives on operational excellence and lead a team of project managers and contractors to deliver world class Installation projects to the highest standard Australia wide. Your team will manage large and small projects and everything in between.
Core Competencies:
Leadership Qualities - Confidence in leading teams throughout the various stages of our projects
Excellent communicator with good presentation
Well-developed interpersonal skills, aligned to the ability to form quality business relationships and relate well at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen
Technical knowledge of construction, lighting, installation & dismantling
Key Requirements:
Oversee the estimation & specification of all Projects with the assistance of your team and the other key departments being Account Management, Creative , Production, Supply Chain & Logistics an Finance.
Conduct feasibility on concept development
Manage the team of Project Managers in all duties
Project Manage a portion of large scale projects
Continuously improve systems and procedures
Conduct thorough site analysis and infrastructure review
Assisting Project Manager to organise client infrastructure & site preparation
Managing project logistics, installation & dismantling
Manage relationships with all contractors and relevant suppliers
Oversee WH&S for the company
Ensure projects run within budget & to timelines
Manage, inspire, mentor and train your team
The production of weekly reports & schedules
Sydney
Senior Account Manager
Reporting to the Group Account Director, this is a unique and exciting opportunity. Working with high-end retail, commercial & council clients, this role offers great professional rewards in a creative and dynamic environment with a passionate and supportive team.
The permanent position is based in the Sydney Office and is full time with an immediate start.
The successful applicant will be seeking work with an industry leader where they can use their background in Relationship/Account Management in the display / event / retail / entertainment /exhibition industry.
Core Competencies:
Excellent communicator with good presentation and sales skills
Highly organised with excellent planning & administration skills
Creative flair, design awareness, decorative ability
Quick learner and thorough operator
Flexible with regard to work hours during the install & dismantle season (October – January)
Key Requirements:
Acting as the main client interface
Scoping clients’ properties & gathering technical information
Briefing internal team on scope of works
Overseeing concept development with the Design team
Assembling proposals & project documents
Conducting client presentations
Assisting Project Manager to organise client infrastructure & site preparation
Attending project installation, conducting audits on dismantle and assisting Project Manager (onsite where required)
Updating client on project progress and dealing with any problems swiftly
Possessing supreme knowledge of the company's product range and services
Achieving sales targets
Managing client records
The production of weekly reports & schedules
Identifying and growing opportunities within the territory
Sydney
Senior Interior Designer
We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our agile but ambitious creative team based in our Botany headquarters.
The Senior Designer is a key role within the cross-discipline creative team, comprised of Graphic Designers, 3D Designers and Industrial Designers. You will be working directly with the Creative Director and Production Team to deliver large holistic projects for Christmas and year round activations.
The Senior Designer will be directly involved in delivering, amongst other things, Chas Clarkson’s pop-up Christmas installations, bespoke Christmas landscapes & experiences, Christmas Wonderland Environments and Experiential Road Shows
Core Competencies:
Proven record of accomplishment within a relevant creative team
Strong background in Interior design and delivering architectural environments across the following stages: concept design, design development, specification & finishes, construction documentation and installation
Ideally, have a solid in-depth understanding and experience working within one or more of the following business industries: large-scale events, exhibition design, Hospitality design, Experiential environments or the business of Christmas Experiences
Must be able to read architectural drawings and to understand spatial design to ensure installations work in the space
Extremely organised with a high attention to detail and can produce high quality work under tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced and fun workplace
Team player with the desire to lead, motivate and inspire individuals and teams both internal and external to the business on projects
Key Requirements:
Co-design, manage and deliver Christmas & All year round experiences for our clients, their spaces and their communities
Support the Creative Director in “bringing-to-life” the creative vision across each phase of the project’s realisation: concept development, pitching, designing, prototype & specification, installation, dismantle and review
Partner with Account & Project Managers to build and drive successful, seamless projects that are delivered in line with the brief and budget
Be a strong contributor to the relevant Project Production Meetings & Workshops and ensure Smartsheet document tasks are thorough and always up-to-date
To contribute to scheduling on all nominated projects from creative to production and ensure deadlines are being met
Actively collaborate with fellow senior designers on the delivery of all presentations, production specification documents, finishes & materials boards and the concept specification document (The CSD)
Work closely with the Creative Director and the Production Team to championing and maintain successful collaboration methods, project pathways and systems
Relationship manage and liaise with: clients, key project stakeholders, external suppliers and the Chas Clarkson senior management team regarding all aspects of active projects
Sydney
Interior Designer
We are looking for a talented Interior Designer to join our agile but ambitious creative team based in our Botany headquarters.
The Interior Designer is a key role within the cross-discipline creative team, comprised of Graphic Designers, 3D Designers and Industrial Designers. You will be working directly with the Creative Director and Production Team to deliver large holistic projects for Christmas and year round activations.
The Interior Designer will be directly involved in delivering, amongst other things, Chas Clarkson’s pop-up Christmas installations, bespoke Christmas landscapes & experiences, Christmas Wonderland Environments and Experiential Road Shows
Core Competencies:
Strong background in Interior design and delivering architectural environments across the following stages: concept design, design development, specification & finishes, construction documentation and installation
Ideally, have a solid in-depth understanding and experience working within one or more of the following business industries: large-scale events, exhibition design, Hospitality design, Experiential environments or the business of Christmas Experiences
Must be able to read architectural drawings and to understand spatial design to ensure installations work in the space
Extremely organised with a high attention to detail and can produce high quality work under tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced and fun workplace
Team player with the desire to lead, motivate and inspire individuals and teams both internal and external to the business on projects
Key Requirements:
Support the Creative Director in “bringing-to-life” the creative vision across each phase of the project’s realisation: concept development, pitching, designing, prototype & specification, installation, dismantle and review
Be a strong contributor to the relevant Project Production Meetings & Workshops and ensure Smartsheet document tasks are thorough and always up-to-date
To contribute to scheduling on all nominated projects from creative to production and ensure deadlines are being met
Actively collaborate with fellow senior designers on the delivery of all presentations, production specification documents, finishes & materials boards and the concept specification document (The CSD)
Relationship manage and liaise with: clients, key project stakeholders, external suppliers and the Chas Clarkson senior management team regarding all aspects of active projects
Sydney
Rigging and Electrical Supervisor
We are searching for an experienced, organized and enthusiastic Rigging & Electrical Supervisor to join our team. Your overall responsibility will be to supervise our Rigging, Cable & Electrical Department for our bespoke client projects and ensure they are delivered beyond our client’s expectations. Each project needs to meet safety and engineering guidelines plus achieve budget and timeline parameters.
Core Competencies:
Experience working in a rigging capacity in the event / entertainment industry
Experience working with steel cables and the machinery involved with them to swage
Keeping up to date with Australian standards in rigging requirements for Chas Clarkson equipment and decorations
Maintain all relevant workshop equipment and keeping it serviced preseason to ensure a smooth delivery during peak times
Responsible for the stock control of the cable department and our truss inventory on the lead up to the season on all things cables and slings
Working closely with the Account Managers, Project Managers and Design Department to ensure that the teams have a clear understanding of the correct methods of rigging suspension of decorative elements throughout the project’s portfolio
Quoting of all jobs that include cables before client presentation, working on cost effective ways of getting the project done correctly and safely
Key Requirements:
Excellent communicator both verbal & written
Highly organised with good planning skills and high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
The ability to operate highly autonomously when required, but to also operate as a team player sharing information and receiving feedback
Medium to high level administration experience and knowledge of MS Office programs, especially Excel, in the event / entertainment industry
Flexible with regards to work hours during October – January (Install & Dismantle season)
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