Technical Device Manager
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$55 - $65/hr
Start Date:
04.24.2024
Our exciting and innovative tech giant client is looking to bring on a new member of the Technical Device Management team. You will play a critical role in helping the production team create marketing and training content for the client’s released and unreleased products. Technical Device Managers work within the Technical Production services group and support our producers and creatives on video production and photography projects by providing product expertise during our productions.
Technical Device Managers know anything and everything about the client’s devices and larger ecosystem of services. They ensure our products remain true to function and act as a liaison between engineering, product marketing, branding, content and production. They also work with creatives to prototype, load, and screen capture content on devices. Some of this content is used in launch videos, Keynotes, guided tours, digital signage, and advertisements. Technical Device Managers are hands-on, and have a deep understanding of hardware and software products. They also have experience working in a production environment, especially with video and film.
****PLEASE NOTE: This role is onsite in Cupertino, no exceptions**
Key Qualifications
• At least 4-5 years in a technical production role
• Extensive experience with hardware/software products. Genius experience a plus
• You have video and photo production experience
• You are comfortable and willing to travel abroad
• Good experience with networking and technical troubleshooting
• You have project management experience
• You follow through with commitments and foster mutual trust with fellow team
members and internal customers
• You are resourceful and have excellent technical problem solving skills
• You possess excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to
work equally well independently and within a team environment.
• You have good judgment and can follow security practices to protect our unreleased
devices from exposure
• Experience using creative tools such as Photoshop, After effects, Final Cut a plus
• HTML and Javascript experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
– Provide technical product expertise to our producers and creatives during pre-production
and production
– Provide clarity on usage scenarios, as well as device and app behaviors in line with PM
intentions
– Handle device logistics and shipments of unreleased products around the world
– Responsible for screen captures, data management, and content loading on devices, as
well as troubleshooting device networking and other technical issues
– Request and prepare inventory of products, and prototype content for creatives prior to a
shoot
– Create and load screens on devices as needed
– Be the liaison between all cross-functional teams and a resource to answer all technical
questions about our products
– Follow security protocols on set and make sure devices and IP are not exposed
– Continuously learn and be the authority in everything
Education & Experience
– Bachelor’s or equivalent degree preferred
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $55 to $65 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
Client Description
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description:
You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:
- A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
- Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
- 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
- Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
- Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
- And much more
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.
We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards!