Shop Director

The Company:Colossal Media, now a Lamar Advertising subsidiary, is an award-winning Brooklyn-based company celebrated for reviving hand-painted outdoor advertising. Founded in 2004 on the ashes of a forgotten art form, we''ve grown into a premium creative partner for the world''s largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our memorable campaigns build curiosity and amplify exposure through dynamic storytelling, redefining and elevating the out-of-home experience. We have a vision for rapid growth and to make this happen, we need you! Many of our campaigns are captured on film to create a timeless story. These videos are a great way for you to learn more about our business and our mission so take a minute to check them out: RoleThe Shop Director plays a pivotal role in the operations of our NYC and LA production shops. This includes directly managing Shop Managers, Technicians, Engineers, and any crews assigned to work within our facilities or on our walls. This position will manage our inventory systems, shop projects, wall projects, training, vehicle and lift maintenance, and general facilities upkeep. Before applying, watch this video to get an idea of what our painters do. For insight into Colossal Media''s work, take a few minutes to hear more from our founders in this video.Key Responsibilities: Setting daily shop priorities Working with the Operations team for weekly scheduling Managing multi-market inventory systems and processesCommunicating with vendors to build and maintain working relationships.Tracking production spending and identifying opportunities for cost-savingCompiling spending reports for senior leadershipUnderstanding and utilizing our CapEx and 1159 process to preserve Colossal''s profit margins while executing large improvement projects for our facilities and structuresDirectly supervising Shop Managers, Shop Techs, Shop Floor Managers, and Shop Engineers in all marketsUnderstanding and enforcing safety standards, policies, and processesTracking lifts and trucks; team and job allocation, repair, and opportunity costsTeaching shop floor processes and duties to new employeesProactively working on growth strategies as they relate to our facilitiesWhat can you expect from us?Competitive base salary + annual bonus opportunityMultiple medical plan optionsDental and vision insurance120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure and paid holidays401(k) plan with company contributions for participationWellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributionsPotential advancement opportunities due to the nature of Colossal''s rapid growth!Training for this role will be completed at the NYC shop location within 90 days of starting. The OSHA 30-hour training will need to be completed before the first day of employment, but it will be sponsored by Colossal Media. Requirements:The Basics:A high school diploma or equivalent is required.A valid driver''s license is required.Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction course required (can be sponsored by Colossal Media!)10 years of experience working in construction or relevant field required5 years of experience managing a teamExperience working in Google Suite and Excel and building documents in Google SheetsExperience with database or inventory management.Previous auto or lift mechanic experience preferredPrevious experience working from suspended scaffolds preferredThe Nitty Gritty:Naturally live by our pillars: curiosity, awareness, leadership, and craft.Speak up with respectful radical candorCome to the job with an obsession for excellenceBe thoughtful, self-reflective, empathetic, and adaptableTO BE CONSIDEREDResume Cover letter; please use your cover letter to highlight experience from your resume which fulfill the requirements listed aboveReferences Physical Demands and Work Environment:This position is spent indoors and outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 100 ft.The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.On-call shifts may be required.Additional InformationColossal Media is built on the craft of hand painted murals. This craft has creativity at its core. Here we know that what fuels creativity is diversity. People from all walks of life work here at Colossal Media and all are not only welcome, but are treated equitably within the Colossal Media community.We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for the unique skills, experience, and perspectives they bring.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status legally protected or not.Colossal Media is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic.Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Colossal Media, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we''re asking for this information!California Resident Disclaimer: Colossal Media collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Colossal Media. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Colossal Media. Colossal Media will not sell this information.ColossalIDEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2026-03-07