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MC² designs, produces and manages trade show exhibits, corporate events and permanent environments. With facilities in 10 locations (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Arizona, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, St. Louis), 350 plus employees and corporate revenues exceeding $100 million dollars, MC² is a great company to start an exciting and rewarding career!

If you wish to apply for one of these great opportunities, please email your resume and salary requirements to jobs@mc-2.com. MC² is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

10-30-2008
Chicago
Marketing Manager

In this role the Marketing Manager…
•    Performs general support tasks such as preparing presentation materials and marketing packages for use in sales presentations and client contact.
•    Participates and works closely with the sales and design team on the content for responses to all RFP’s.
•    Develop a solid understanding of MC-2 capabilities and strategically align our strengths to the client/prospect requirements.
•    Responsible for creating and maintaining files for Division Marketing projects and Sales presentations.
•    Responsible for updating photo/RFP response archives and database.
•    Perform company/industry research to support sales staff efforts.
•    Create and maintain client case studies and testimonials.
•    Work with MC² corporate marketing department to make sure division is consistent with company guidelines and practices.
•    Work with management and the sales team to target key markets and shows.
•    Oversee creative, content and distribution of marketing rollouts: E-Blasts, mailers and handouts.
•    Ensure that all marketing initiatives are compliant with MC² corporate branding standards.
•    Work with management to determine appropriate target audience, timing and content of our marketing communications.
•    Work with the management and sales teams to determine best plan to maximize our exposure at major industry events or shows that our clients have a large presence.
•    Develop a competitor data base that includes their current market approach and strengths/weaknesses.
•    Some travel required.
•    Performs other duties as necessary and assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field
•    3 to 5 years experience in Marketing/Advertising
•    Working knowledge of exhibit industry
•    Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
•    Good writing and communication skills
•    MAC skills, Knowledge of InDesign and page layout skills, as well as basic knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
•    PC skills, focus on Microsoft Office Suite
•    Ability to be flexible, effectively prioritize, and multi-task
•    Customer service skills

Boston, Chicago & St. Louis
Account Executive

We are looking for “the very best” individuals who are goal oriented, highly motivated, articulate and have a strong passion for marketing and sales, can prospect, generate leads, cultivate opportunities, effectively present, foster business and generate revenue. As a key member of the team, you will facilitate the design, estimating, production and installation of events, exhibits and corporate environments

Requirements:

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communication or related area
2+ years working experience
Be PC proficient with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite specifically: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Have a passion for cold calling and networking
Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Be comfortable giving presentation in front of large groups of people and the ability to interface with diverse audiences
Organizational skills - can manage multiple projects and handle tight deadlines.
An enthusiasm to learn, grow within a team concept
Self motivated and driven
Willingness and capacity to travel often

Not Required but a Plus:

Sales and/or Customer Service experience
Bilingual

Chicago
Senior Exhibit Designer

We are looking for "the very best" who are goal oriented, highly motivated, articulate, have a strong passion for creative exhibit design and can integrate graphics, media and promotions within the exhibit structure. The Senior Designer will be a key member of our national design community, work directly with management along with the sales team to develop designs, present concepts as well as meet with clients and promote new business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional that has a true passion for design, enjoys working in a team atmosphere, thrives in pressure situations and desires working in a creative and entrepreneurial environment.

To be considered for this position an individual must have thorough knowledge of the entire environmental design process from conceptual sketching to 3 Dimensional renderings, specifying materials and working with the production team to keep the integrity of the design. Also the candidate must be able to interact with current and perspective clientele in both capability and design presentations as well interacting with other design team members and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education, Skills, Experience Required:

Minimum 5 years working experience,
Major degree of study in Industrial Design, Exhibit Design or Related degree is required.
Accomplished in Form Z 6.0, 3D Studio Max or 3d Studio Viz,
Proficient with Adobe CS3 (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office,
Exceptional written and oral communications skills,
Proven presentation skills,
Strong organizational skills,
Ability to interface with diverse audiences,
Effectively manage multiple projects and handle tight deadlines,
Desire to learn and grow as part of team,
Self-motivated and driven.

Kingman, AZ
Carpenters

Position requires:

Carpentry expertise (exhibit or architectural millwork)
Ability to read and understand complex shop drawings and specifications
Good communication skills
Ability to effectively work as part of a team and interface with all levels of the organization as well as client organizations
Multi-tasking, ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, demanding environment

Responsibilities include:

Function as part project teams, ensure scheduling, production requirements
Determine method and configuration of crates for each job
Procure stock and special materials, maintain inventory of same
Fabricate acrylic and wood model parts as required
Fabricate acrylic vitrines (solvent joints), bent acrylic parts and polishing
Maintain all hand tools, equipment
Compliance with general safety, EPA, OSHA and Fire Safety regulations
Perform other duties as necessary

Kingman, AZ
Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of project performance to maximize profitability while assuring an agreed upon level of quality and customer satisfaction
Facilitate all production aspects of a project from engineering a design to supervising and monitoring shop progress and overall budget
Manage the flow of information from Sales to Production in a clear and concise manner and help to build strong relationships between both entities
Manage the execution of work detailed on all production paperwork in a timely, efficient manner and in accordance to the contract document and estimated hours
Review estimates and sales proposals with the production manager to establish labor budgets, material specifications, and outside vendor delivery schedules
Direct and supervise the detailing staff in the presentation of construction drawings
Pre-Engineering of design concepts to determine method of fabrication, calculate best yield and confirm estimated cost
Manage material specifications to assure conformity with design intent while maintaining project budget
Coordinate with the detailing to provide accurate graphic elevations and opportunities to graphic design team
Manage the file organization and archiving of drawings

Education, Skills, Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 yrs experience in the Trade Exhibit industry
Proficiency in Auto CAD 2007, Adobe Illustrator, and MS Office
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, interfacing at all levels within the organization as well as client organizations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task/projects
Strong organizational skills
Some travel

Pen Argyl, PA
Production Tech

The selected individual will be responsible for the production and fabrication of signage programs, custom props and other related projects for trade shows, corporate meetings, events and environments. Additional duties include running lamination machines, mounting and trimming of graphics and assembling vinyl applications, provide complete graphic packages to include all work orders, color proofs and graphic key plans, ensures working knowledge of technology utilized in the production of design and production, participates in meetings with Project Managers to assure accurate and complete labeling, coding, load out of graphics and also maintain and manage storage and cataloging of existing graphics as well as performs other duties as assigned by management

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years experience in a creative graphics/printing environment. Applicants with comparable vocational background or knowledge will be considered.

Pen Argyl, PA
Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of project performance to maximize profitability while assuring an agreed upon level of quality and customer satisfaction
Facilitate all production aspects of a project from engineering a design to supervising and monitoring shop progress and overall budget
Manage the flow of information from Sales to Production in a clear and concise manner and help to build strong relationships between both entities
Manage the execution of work detailed on all production paperwork in a timely, efficient manner and in accordance to the contract document and estimated hours
Review estimates and sales proposals with the production manager to establish labor budgets, material specifications, and outside vendor delivery schedules
Direct and supervise the detailing staff in the presentation of construction drawings
Pre-Engineering of design concepts to determine method of fabrication, calculate best yield and confirm estimated cost
Manage material specifications to assure conformity with design intent while maintaining project budget
Coordinate with the detailing to provide accurate graphic elevations and opportunities to graphic design team
Manage the file organization and archiving of drawings

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 yrs experience in related field
Proficiency in Auto CAD 2007, Adobe Illustrator, and MS Office
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, interfacing at all levels within the organization as well as client organizations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task/projects
Strong organizational skills

MC² offers competitive benefits include Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, 401K as well as company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.