VIP Event Production Crew — SoCal NYE 2026

Insomniac Music Group; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac is seeking a hands-on VIP Experience Production Crew in California to execute load-in/load-out, install VIP design elements, and support multiple departments during live events. You will follow drawings, perform carpentry tasks, manage VIP assets, and assist with stage equipment installation and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in art/carpentry, a tool kit, and the ability to work long hours in loud environments. Travel to events and strong safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years art department and/or carpentry experience.
• Festival and/or film production experience is strongly preferred.
• Must possess tool kit including basic hand and power tools.
• Must possess valid and current driver license and U.S. passport.
• Must possess valid and current credit card for hotel incidentals.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, boom lift, scissor lift etc. is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools, saws, etc.
• Must be highly motivated and possess superior interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of web and mobile technologies as well as two-way radio.
• Must possess working mobile device, preferably smartphone.
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75lbs.
• Must be willing to work 8+ hours per day as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform the load-in (installation) and load-out of design elements and props.
• Perform labor related to installation of custom environments.
• Assist with 3rd party vendor operations as needed.
• Assist the VIP Decor team and Lighting team as needed.
• Follow detailed drawings to install planned design elements.
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks.
• Repair, maintain, and organize VIP assets.
• Assist with assembly and dismantle of various stage equipment.
• Use various hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Communicate project updates and details of the event to crew leads.
• Comply with company and state safety regulations.
• Operate and maintain work areas in a safe, clean manner.
• Project a professional image by working steadily, being a team player and being responsible for personal actions.
• Safely operate various types of utility vehicles and heavy equipment providing appropriate certification.
• Follow all safety, corporate and department policies.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from department management.
• Assist with emergency and unscheduled repairs.
• Diagnose and assess issues, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report to crew leads.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned or needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Fest/Film exp

Tool kit

Driver license

US passport

Credit card

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Interpersonal skills

Tech know-how

Mobile device

Stamina

Tools

Forklift

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Hand tools

Job description

Insomniac is seeking a hands-on VIP Experience Production Crew in California to execute load-in/load-out, install VIP design elements, and support multiple departments during live events. You will follow drawings, perform carpentry tasks, manage VIP assets, and assist with stage equipment installation and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in art/carpentry, a tool kit, and the ability to work long hours in loud environments. Travel to events and strong safety adherence are required.