Installation Manager

Wasserman

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music and entertainment. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Overview: The Installation Manager (Dressing) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all dressing-related installations across assigned venues. This includes branding elements, overlays, graphics, soft branding, and final visual presentation to ensure venues are delivered on time, on brand, and to specification. This role acts as the key on-site lead between dressing manager, logistics, Onsite Crew, and venue stakeholders. Fixed-Term Role: May 2026-July 2026

Requirements

7+ years of experience in venue dressing, branding, overlays, graphics installation, or large-scale event delivery environments
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary installation crews across complex venues (stadiums, arenas, major public events)
Strong ability to interpret drawings, scope books, installation manuals, and brand guidelines
Demonstrated experience delivering projects on tight timelines within high-pressure live event environments
Solid understanding of large-format graphics, soft branding, structural branding elements, and finishing details
Strong leadership capability — confident leading daily briefings, coordinating multiple teams, and driving accountability on-site
Experience managing logistics coordination including delivery sequencing, storage, and material flow
Strong quality control mindset with experience managing snag lists and overseeing close-out actions
Thorough knowledge of health & safety standards, venue compliance requirements, and access protocols
Flexible and solutions-oriented, with availability to work extended hours, weekends, travel between venues, and oversee maintenance and de-rig phases

Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination Review drawings, scope books, and installation manuals related to dressing and branding elements
Understand and align with the installation schedules with overall project timelines
Coordinate with logistics teams for delivery, storage, and material flow on-site
Plan crew requirements (skilled, unskilled, specialists) per installation phase
On-Site Management Lead and supervise dressing installation crews across venues
Manage daily installation activities including branding, wayfinding, dressing, and final finishes
Ensure installations follow approved layouts, brand guidelines, and safety standards
Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and task assignments
Quality Control & Compliance Perform quality checks to ensure all elements are installed correctly, securely, and cleanly
Identify issues, clashes, or deviations and propose corrective actions
Ensure compliance with venue rules, H&S regulations, and access protocols
Maintain snag lists and oversee close-out actions
Stakeholder & Vendor Management Act as the main point of contact for dressing-related matters on-site
Coordinate with Dressing manager, Operations team and Onsite crews to ensure a timely delivery.
Support inspections, walk-throughs, and client approvals
Maintenance & De-rig Oversee maintenance and touch-ups during live event periods
Manage removal, packing, and de-rig of all dressing elements post-event
Ensure assets are returned, stored, or disposed of per project requirements