Insomniac - Art Curator

Insomniac Holdings, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment Inc is seeking an experienced Art Curator to locate and commission artist sculptures and immersive environments for Insomniac events. You will collaborate with the experience team to enhance each festival while staying true to brand identity and event direction.

The role involves managing artist outreach, developing art decks, coordinating with production and finance, and ensuring safety standards and timely on-site installation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the festival industry.
• Experience managing multiple vendors and quantity staff.
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop a creative direction for each show that reflects Insomniac’s brand identity and the specific art direction of the event
• Curate and propose artwork, installations, and experiences in alignment with the approved art direction
• Initiate conversations with selected artists to explore feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts before handing over executional data to Art Ops Managers
• Work within and manage allocated budgets, finding opportunities to maximize impact without compromising Insomniac’s art policy integrity
• Ensure art curation timelines are maintained and that deadlines are communicated and met
• Art Installation & Production Workflow
• Develop and maintain detailed art decks that showcase proposed artists and installations for each event, and save all art decks in the art ops Google Drive
• Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review, feedback, and approval
• Coordinate with the production and finance teams to ensure the installation build aligns with production feasibility and financial constraints
• Assist in translating conceptual art into real-time builds—this includes sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and brainstorming creative fabrication solutions
• Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure all artwork is engineered correctly, fabricated, and installed according to safety protocols and site limitations
• Support artists with insomniac safety and building expectations by helping initiate technical, engineering, and safety discussions to ensure a smooth transition into the Insomniac building and engineering process
• Art Ops Collaboration Work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to conceptualize, and work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to and execute installations and custom art areas built by the Insomniac Art Ops team
• Participate in budget development and scope planning for Art Ops-led builds
• Assist in developing build schedules and help manage on-site installation timelines and workforce coordination
• Be a reliable and energetic presence on-site during festival builds, ensuring that all curated and in-house installations are completed to Insomniac’s quality and safety standards
• Troubleshoot challenges alongside the Art Ops team and provide feedback that balances creative ideas with logistical solutions
• Communication & Reporting Maintain regular check-ins with the Director of Curation to ensure project alignment and report progress
• Document conversations with artists and maintain clear records of scope, deliverables, and budget agreements
• Act as a point of communication between creative and production teams during the early stages of project development
• Notify appropriate team members of any risks, delays, or budget issues in a timely and manner
• Tools & Documentation Use Google Suites, Asana, and other company-approved tools to track projects, share visual assets, and update progress.
• Maintain organized folders of approved art decks, artist proposals, renderings, and final documentation for archival in the art ops master Google Drive
• Initiate contracting with the legal team once an artist is confirmed and work with the artist on show-specific engineering and invoice tracking as needed in collaboration with the Art Ops manager and Finance teams

Skills

Festival industry experience

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Suites

Asana

Job description

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at creating memorable art experiences? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the live event space. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

The Role

Insomniac Events is looking for an Art Curator who can help find and commission artist sculptures, creative environments, and collaborate with the experience team to enhance each festival or concert while always in line with the individual brands.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop a creative direction for each show that reflects Insomniac’s brand identity and the specific art direction of the event
• Curate and propose artwork, installations, and experiences in alignment with the approved art direction
• Initiate conversations with selected artists to explore feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts before handing over executional data to Art Ops Managers
• Work within and manage allocated budgets, finding opportunities to maximize impact without compromising Insomniac’s art policy integrity
• Ensure art curation timelines are maintained and that deadlines are communicated and met
• Art Installation & Production Workflow
• Develop and maintain detailed art decks that showcase proposed artists and installations for each event, and save all art decks in the art ops Google Drive
• Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review, feedback, and approval
• Coordinate with the production and finance teams to ensure the installation build aligns with production feasibility and financial constraints
• Assist in translating conceptual art into real-time builds—this includes sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and brainstorming creative fabrication solutions
• Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure all artwork is engineered correctly, fabricated, and installed according to safety protocols and site limitations
• Support artists with insomniac safety and building expectations by helping initiate technical, engineering, and safety discussions to ensure a smooth transition into the Insomniac building and engineering process
• Art Ops Collaboration Work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to conceptualize, and work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to and execute installations and custom art areas built by the Insomniac Art Ops team
• Participate in budget development and scope planning for Art Ops-led builds
• Assist in developing build schedules and help manage on-site installation timelines and workforce coordination
• Be a reliable and energetic presence on-site during festival builds, ensuring that all curated and in-house installations are completed to Insomniac’s quality and safety standards
• Troubleshoot challenges alongside the Art Ops team and provide feedback that balances creative ideas with logistical solutions
• Communication & Reporting Maintain regular check-ins with the Director of Curation to ensure project alignment and report progress
• Document conversations with artists and maintain clear records of scope, deliverables, and budget agreements
• Act as a point of communication between creative and production teams during the early stages of project development
• Notify appropriate team members of any risks, delays, or budget issues in a timely and manner
• Tools & Documentation Use Google Suites, Asana, and other company-approved tools to track projects, share visual assets, and update progress.
• Maintain organized folders of approved art decks, artist proposals, renderings, and final documentation for archival in the art ops master Google Drive
• Initiate contracting with the legal team once an artist is confirmed and work with the artist on show-specific engineering and invoice tracking as needed in collaboration with the Art Ops manager and Finance teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the festival industry
• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field is preferred
• Experience managing multiple vendors and quantity staff
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

Work Environment

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates working on site at our events Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Pay Range

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Compensation will be determined based on factors including education, training, experience, work location, expected scope and quality of work, required travel, external market conditions, internal value, seniority, merit systems, and internal pay alignment. Any required state or local compensation disclosures should be added before publication.The expected compensation for this position is: $100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.