Technical Producer, Creative Technology

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Global Brand Experience (GBX) team brings Snap brands to life, while reinforcing what we stand for as a company — real friendship, free and authentic expression, human-centered design, and a playful irreverence. The team does this globally through in-person and virtual experiences for our employees, potential employees, and business partners. The GBX team’s mission is to educate our broader community on Snap’s brands by creating opportunities to connect with them on a more emotional level. They look for extraordinary and diverse talent who learn quickly, take big risks, and relish in surprising and delighting our community.

We’re looking for a Technical Producer to join Snap Inc. in London to join a unique team building physical and virtual experiences that showcase the features of Snap. Ideal candidates are passionate about technology, production, customer service, and experiential technology. Significant travel is expected. This is a full-time position.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the technical execution of a wide variety of experiences and events, through which you will be instrumental in shaping Snap’s voice

• Manage and drive the development of experiential activations and systems

• Manage and onboard vendors from contract to delivery in accordance with team standards and company policies, cultivating a network of global event resources

• Ideate and provide feedback on interactive and experiential products and systems

• Work closely with cross functional stakeholders to create, refine, and maintain experiential activations related to Snap

• Easily step into the role of Executive Producer, Technical Director, and/or Project Manager from planning to execution for all assigned events and technical productions globally

• Develop a deep understanding of the Snapchat product and ecosystem

• Create project briefs and other written documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Direct experience integrating technology as a component of physical space design and experiential environments; expertise in the current state of experiential design and technology

• Experience with production technologies such as AV systems, video projection, media servers

• Experience with Windows, Mac, mobile, IoT and networking systems 

• Strong product and UX sensibilities

• Fluency, written and verbal, conveying technical concepts and solutions to non-technical audiences

• Ability to collaborate well with many different internal teams and stakeholders

• An ability to learn and work in a variety of business applications for such processes as scheduling, project tracking, vendor management, purchasing, and inventory management.  Experience with JIRA is a plus

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of technical production experience in a live event environment OR a professional degree (creative technology, event production) with 2+ years of experience in a related field

• Portfolio of previous projects / events that demonstrate your experience in this space

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Creative Technology, events technical production, or a similar role

• General knowledge in Lens Studio and creative software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Disguise, Notch, Touch Designer, Blender, Adobe Suite

• Valid Passport for international travel (or ability to get one)

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs unassisted

• Experience working in a start-up environment or tech company

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!