The Company

Colossal Media, now a Lamar Advertising subsidiary,isanaward-winning Brooklyn-based companycelebrated for reviving hand-painted outdoor advertising. Founded in 2004 on the ashes of a forgotten art form, we've grown into a premium creative partner for the world's largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our memorable campaigns build curiosity and amplify exposure through dynamic storytelling, redefining and elevating the out-of-home experience. We have a vision for rapid growth and to make this happen, we need you! Many of our campaigns are captured on film to create a timeless story. These videos are a great way for you to learn more about our business and our mission so take a minute to check them out:https://vimeo.com/colossalmedia

The Role

Colossal Media is looking for a hardworking, adaptable person with great communication skills for our LA Shop location as a Pre Production Technician. This role will provide support in tasks relative to job preparation as well as assistance to our LA Shop Manager in the maintenance of the shop floor, trucks, lifts, and rigging equipment. Ideal candidates have work and/or life experience to back their ability to hustle, embrace challenges, problem-solve in high-stress situations, and excel in a team environment.

Benefits Overview:

What you can expect from us:

• $24.00/hour
• 90-day Temporary to PT3 position
• In Person Role at our LA Shop Location
• A workplace where everyone has an opportunity to participate and contribute and is valued for their unique skills, experience, and perspectives
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential and room to grow
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure and paid holidays
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the burning of patterns with a primary focus on efficiency, aiming to produce clean and legible patterns within established timelines
• Maintain order and ensure the constant stocking of pattern rooms
• Prepare artwork for mixing and job crews
• Handle the packing and shipping of patterns and artwork for outer market jobs, maintaining close communication with Shop and Operations for timely coordination of shipments
• Respond promptly to real-time requests from the paint crew
• Accurately document daily work
• Complete an introductory Drawing Workshop to acquire foundational skills in image breakdowns of Complex Graphic and Non-Organic artwork
• Periodically join crews to provide assistance in pouncing patterns in the field
• Responsible for initiating and concluding shop operations
• Assist the Shop Manager in upholding cleanliness standards for shop storage, walls, and trucks
• Assist with managing paint supply inventory and associated procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing related systems promptly and with attention to quality
• Provide support to the Shop Manager in training new hires in fundamental shop skills as needed
• Thoroughly document all undertaken tasks: Service logs, Daily progress updates, Inventory, and Shipping documents
• Operate company vehicles to customer locations within the designated region
• Represent Colossal in a confident and professional manner.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Must complete OSHA 30hr course at the start of hire
• Proficiency in working autonomously
• Effective communication skills, both face-to-face and in digital environments
• Demonstrated precision in manual dexterity and mastery of linework
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite and proficiency in Mac navigation
• Adherence to Colossal safety protocols during job execution
• Capability to operate on ladders and transport tools securely from vehicle to work site
• Competence in safely operating tools and equipment for outdoor structure construction and maintenance
• Understanding of Colossal, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines
• Ability to work at elevated heights safely and proficiently
• Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts to construction and operational duties

Preferred:

• Prior experience utilizing Google-Suite and Slack platforms
• Background in art and/or drawing
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design
• Continued Education Course: Intro to Photoshop available
• Naturally live by our pillars: Curiosity, Awareness, Leadership, and Craftmanship
• Speak up with respectful radical candor
• Come to the job with an obsession for excellence
• Be thoughtful, self-reflective, empathetic, and adaptable
• Represent Colossal in a confident and professional manner

TO BE CONSIDERED

• Resume
• A cover letter is preferred; please use your cover letter to highlight experience from your resume and life that fulfill the requirements listed above
• Portfolio (if applicable)

If you'd like to learn more about Colossal before applying, take a few minutes to explore the various tabs on our website. It's filled with cool campaigns and interesting behind-the-scenes stories. You can see these campaigns come to life on our Instagram. This article from our friends at Better Lettersis pretty informative too!

Additional Information

Colossal Media is built on the craft of hand-painted murals. This craft has creativity at its core. Here we know that what fuels creativity is diversity. People from all walks of life work here at Colossal Media and all are not only welcome but are treated equitably within the Colossal Media community.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for the unique skills, experience, and perspectives they bring.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status legally protected or not.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Primary work environment will be indoors at the Shop location in Los Angeles, California
• Occasional outdoor environment
• This position requires long hours on your feet
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 100lbs
• On-call shifts may be required

Colossal Media is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Disability Self-Identification:When applying for a job with Colossal Media, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

California Resident Disclaimer:Colossal Media collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Colossal Media. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Colossal Media. Colossal Media will not sell this information.

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