Universal Rinks
About Us:
At Universal Rinks and its family of brands, we blur the lines between skating, creativity, and immersive entertainment. From pop-up rink adventures to innovative programming and StudioSk8 experiences, we’re skating outside the lines—and we need a hands-on innovator to help make it happen.
Position Summary:
The Project Tech – Experimental Rink Events is the behind-the-scenes hero who brings bold skating visions to life. From tech setup and lighting to floor layout and interactivity, you’ll handle the nuts and bolts of building out our next-level rink experiences. This role blends technical skill, problem-solving, and a creative spirit to deliver unforgettable installations across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the installation and teardown of experimental skating environments, including synthetic ice, SlideRink setups, lighting, sound, and visuals
- Work with the design and production teams to translate creative ideas into technical builds
- Manage equipment transport, inventory, setup, and troubleshooting on-site
- Assist in testing and refining interactive or tech-based features (projection mapping, lighting sequences, motion-triggered elements, etc.)
- Collaborate with safety and operations leads to ensure secure and guest-friendly installations
- Travel to events and serve as technical lead for setup days and during live activations
- Maintain a high level of event readiness, with attention to weather, power, gear, and structural support
- Provide support for prototype development and R&D on new skating concepts
Qualifications:
- 2+ years in event production, theatrical tech, AV, scenic, or experiential environments
- Strong technical knowledge of tools, hardware, power systems, and event logistics
- Comfortable working outdoors and in fast-paced build environments
- Ability to lift, move, and install rink flooring and event structures
- Problem-solver who can think creatively under pressure
- Willing to travel and work flexible hours
- Bonus if you’ve worked in skating, sports, theme park, or festival settings
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with LED lighting, projection, or sound installation
- Familiarity with ice rink systems, synthetic ice or modular flooring systems
- Interest in interactive tech, art installations, or immersive events
- Ability to skate (but not required) would be an asset
Perks:
- Work with a creative team pushing boundaries in skating entertainment
- Be on the frontline of building a national brand participate in daily decision making
- Remote/hybrid work flexibility, with travel opportunities to exciting event locations
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership or design-tech hybrid role
