Kramp 70

Europe’s largest supplier of industrial equipment turned 70 in 2021 and asked ARTFX to build a party. Kramp started as a family business from Varsseveld and grew into the supplier, advisor, and service provider for everything to do with industrial technology. Active in more than 65 countries and constantly expanding, they had every reason to celebrate their 70th anniversary with the hard-working team.

We would never turn down a good party, so we started planning this one for over 2,000 people. Due to Covid restrictions, the event was postponed from 2021 to 2020. Initially, ARTFX chose a terrific venue at Vliegveld Twente, but eventually we opted for a more intimate location, namely the backyard of the headquarters in Varsseveld, where the company had its roots from the beginning.

Together with createscapes, a creative communication agency, we designed the plans to fully immerse Kramp employees in the company’s 70-year history and mission. We built containers through which employees would roll in industrial trolley, learning about the Kramp universe through video, sound, and images. 

With collaboration and an ’employer-first’ mentality close to the heart, Kramp wanted to highlight the people who make the work possible. Therefore, we built a large installation with 4-by-6-meter LED screens portraying individual Kramp staff – from previous generations to the newest on board.

We believe there is no party without music, so in addition to the immersive installations, ARTFX built the main stage with containers in the Kramp’ colors for the opening show, cover band, and presentations. We also created a club for people into electronic music, an arcade hall for fun games, and a mirror tent called The Paradiso that acted as a pub. As you can see, we know how to organize a large-scale event that feels intimate and personal to the visitors. 

Technical Producer for International Projects (full-time)

What is ARTFX?

ARTFX is a full-service production company anticipating an ever-evolving future. Operating on the edge of experimentation, we translate your vision into reality. Call us troubleshooters, front runners, or tech nerds – as long as your event aims high, we are in for the ride.

What grew into a leading full-service production company started with founders Matthias and Christian working together at an event, in a huge stage tower of a major festival site. Looking over what they found to be a rather messy cowboy-like production site, they figured “we can do this better ourselves, in less time and with so much more fun”. With a sharp eye for detail, a big heart for exciting events, and a pioneering attitude, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Literally. 

So they joined forces and founded ARTFX in 2009. Sharing a passion for innovative technical productions and a ‘the-bigger-the-better’ mentality, they soon expanded their team with like-minded professionals: an international group of dedicated creatives, designers, producers, and account managers who all dare to operate on the edge of experimentation. Based in Amsterdam and operating internationally, ARTFX works with clients such as Van Gogh Museum, ID&T, FC Barcelona, Dekmantel Festival, various government institutions, and ALDA. Our hardworking, young team consists of ten colleagues and is ever-growing. Therefore, we are looking for a full-time Technical Producer for International Projects. 

We do encourage everyone to look beyond the scope of the job description to see what you can bring to the table to improve, but the core tasks will involve: 

  • As a Technical Producer for International Projects you will join the Producers team, operating as the crucial link between all disciplines and stakeholders;
  • You are loading and unloading containers and help building up panels, technical aspects and props;
  • Your tour with a set and manage a small team of local crewmembers and internal crewmembers;
  • You monitor budgets and create and guard the planning;
  • You work on-site, executing the production planning of several projects once at a time;
  • You guarantee safety on the work floor;
  • You communicate with and advise our key clients and keep an eye on deadlines;
  • You work on international projects and are comfortable traveling for longer periods of time. 

What will you bring?

  • You have 5+ years of experience in the event industry as a technical producer;
  • You have an in-depth understanding of technical production, international project management, and the events industry;
  • You know your ways with technical design and AV used in the ARTFX sets;
  • You speak and write Dutch and English fluently and have strong professional communication skills;
  • You are an enthusiastic team player who takes initiative with a positive, can-do attitude;
  • You know your way around MS Office and CAD drawings;
  • Driving Licence B is a plus, as well as owning a car. 

So what do we offer?

  • A fun, open yet professional company culture;
  • You will be part of a diverse, young team where growth and expertise are stimulated;
  • A 40h contract, that you can design to your preferences. We do not have a 9 to 5 culture, and support finding the best way for you to work;
  • Possibilities to develop your skills even further through training and workshops; 
  • A competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible holidays;
  • Great fringe benefits: a fixed contribution for your phone costs and a laptop.

Apply by mailing us your motivation letter and resume, via vacature@ARTFX.nl, mentioning ‘Technical Producer for International Projects’. For any questions about the vacancy, contact us via vacature@ARTFX.nl or ring us at 06 1439 4876 or 06 5180 5196.

Apply

Apply by mailing us your motivation letter and resume, via vacature@artfx.nl.

Questions about the vacancy, or just want to chat to see if this job is for you?

Contact us via vacature@artfx.nl or ring us at 06 1439 4876 or 06 5180 5196.

Financieel Medewerker (part-time)

Wat is ARTFX?  

ARTFX is een full-service productiebedrijf dat anticipeert op een steeds veranderende toekomst. We opereren op de rand van het experiment en vertalen wij de visie van onze klanten naar grootschalige producties. 

Wat uitgroeide tot een toonaangevend full-service productiebedrijf begon met oprichters Matthias en Christian samenwerkend tijdens een evenement, in de enorme podiumtoren van een festivalterrein. Neerkijkend op een rommelige, cowboyachtig productie, bedachten ze “dat we dit beter zelf kunnen doen, in minder tijd en met meer plezier”. Met een scherp oog voor detail, een groot hart voor event production en een pioniersmentaliteit besloten ze het heft in eigen handen te nemen. Ze bundelden hun krachten en richtten in 2009 ARTFX op. Met een gedeelde passie voor innovatieve technische producties en een ‘hoe groter, hoe beter’-mentaliteit, breidden ze hun team al snel uit met gelijkgestemde professionals: een internationale groep toegewijde creatieven, ontwerpers, producenten en accountmanagers die opereren op de rand van experiment en werken met nieuwe technologieën. 

ARTFX is gevestigd in Amsterdam en werkt internationaal met klanten als het Van Gogh Museum, ID&T, FC Barcelona, Dekmantel Festival, diverse overheidsinstellingen en ALDA. Het hardwerkende, jonge team bestaat uit tien collega’s en groeit nog steeds. ARTFX is daarom op zoek naar een parttime Financieel Medewerker. 

We moedigen iedereen aan om verder te kijken dan de scope van de functieomschrijving om te zien wat jij kunt bijdragen, maar de kerntaken zullen bestaan uit: 

  • Het beheren van debiteuren en crediteuren;
  • Het beheren van budgetten en administratie per project;
  • Het klaarzetten en controleren van (project)betalingen;
  • Het voeren en onderhouden van de grootboekadministratie;
  • Het voorbereiden van de periodieke afsluiting;
  • Het voorbereiden van de aangifte omzetbelasting;
  • Het bijhouden mutaties;
  • Het versturen van facturen;
  • Het voorbereiden en uitvoeren van wekelijkse betalingen;
  • Het assisteren van je collega’s bij belangrijke financiële vraagstukken;
  • Het doorvoeren van procesverbeteringen;
  • Het opmaken van ARTFX’s jaarbudget

Wat breng je mee?

  • Je Nederlands en Engels is uitstekend in woord en geschrift;
  • Je hebt minstens 3 jaar ervaring in een soortgelijke functie; 
  • Je bent accuraat en stressbestendig, ook onder tijdsdruk;
  • Je bent een self-starter en werkt pro-actief; 
  • Je bent flexibel door eerdere werkervaring in de eventproductie en hebt sterke communicatieve vaardigheden;
  • Je hebt kennis van Twinfield, Exact/AFAS, NMBRS, Basecone en Microsoft Office;
  • Je bent woonachtig in Amsterdam of omstreken;

Wat bieden wij jou?

  • Een gezellige, open en professionele bedrijfscultuur;
  • Je komt terecht in een divers, jong team waar groei en expertise gestimuleerd worden;
  • Een contract van 16 tot 32 uur, dat je naar eigen wens kan invullen. Wij hebben geen 9 tot 5 mentaliteit en ondersteunen het vinden van de voor jou beste manier van werken;
  • Mogelijkheden om je vaardigheden nog verder te ontwikkelen door middel van trainingen en workshops; 
  • Een competitief salaris, pensioenregeling, flexibele vakanties;
  • Mooie secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden: een vaste bijdrage voor je telefoonkosten en een laptop.

Solliciteer door je motivatiebrief en cv te mailen, naar vacature@ARTFX.nl onder vermelding van ‘Financieel Medewerker’. Voor vragen over de vacature, neem contact met ons op via vacature@ARTFX.nl of bel ons op 06 1439 4876 of 06 5180 5196.

Solliciteren

Solliciteer door je motivatiebrief en cv te mailen, naar vacature@ARTFX.nl onder vermelding van ‘Financieel Medewerker’.

Voor vragen over de vacature, neem contact met ons op via vacature@ARTFX.nl of bel ons op 06 1439 4876 of 06 5180 5196.

Senior Producer (full-time)

What is ARTFX?

ARTFX is a full-service production company anticipating an ever-evolving future. Operating on the edge of experimentation, we translate your vision into reality. Call us troubleshooters, front runners, or tech nerds – as long as your event aims high, we are in for the ride.

What grew into a leading full-service production company started with founders Matthias and Christian working together at an event, in a huge stage tower of a major festival site. Looking over what they found to be a rather messy cowboy-like production site, they figured “we can do this better ourselves, in less time and with so much more fun”. With a sharp eye for detail, a big heart for exciting events, and a pioneering attitude, they decided to take matters into their own hands. Literally. 

So they joined forces and founded ARTFX in 2009. Sharing a passion for innovative technical productions and a ‘the-bigger-the-better’ mentality, they soon expanded their team with like-minded professionals: an international group of dedicated creatives, designers, producers, and account managers who all dare to operate on the edge of experimentation. Based in Amsterdam and operating internationally, ARTFX works with clients such as Van Gogh Museum, ID&T, FC Barcelona, Dekmantel Festival, various government institutions, and ALDA. Our hardworking, young team consists of ten colleagues and is ever-growing. Therefore, we are looking for a full-time Senior Producer. 

We do encourage everyone to look beyond the scope of the job description to see what you can bring to the table to improve, but the core tasks will involve: 

  • Leading a team of technical producers, syncing their plans, setting quarterly and yearly team goals, and regularly checking in with the team;
  • Managing complex projects simultaneously in a collaborative team environment;
  • Managing and executing national and international projects, being the point of contact for ARTFX key clients;
  • Monitoring budgets and guarding the project planning; 
  • Staying ahead of the game with extensive knowledge of the latest production tools, business innovations, and technologies in order to improve internal and external processes;
  • Working on-site when executing the production planning with your team and ensuring stress-free and safe processes. 

What will you bring?

  • You have 5+ years of experience in the event industry as a project manager or senior producer;
  • You have an in-depth understanding of technical production, international project management, and the events industry. 
  • You speak and write Dutch and English fluently and have strong professional communication skills;
  • You are an enthusiastic team player who takes initiative with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • You know your way around MS Office and CAD drawings;
  • Driving Licence B is a plus, as well as owning a car. 

So what do we offer?

  • A fun, open yet professional company culture;
  • You will be part of a diverse, young team where growth and expertise are stimulated;
  • A 40h contract, that you can design to your preferences. We do not have a 9 to 5 culture, and support finding the best way for you to work;
  • Possibilities to develop your skills even further through training and workshops; 
  • A competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible holidays;
  • Great fringe benefits: a fixed contribution for your phone costs and a laptop.

Apply by mailing us your motivation letter and resume, via vacature@ARTFX.nl. For any questions about the vacancy, contact us via vacature@ARTFX.nl or ring us at 06 1439 4876 or 06 5180 5196.

Apply

Apply by mailing us your motivation letter and resume, via vacature@artfx.nl.

Questions about the vacancy, or just want to chat to see if this job is for you?

Contact us via vacature@artfx.nl or ring us at 06 1439 4876 or 06 5180 5196.

ARTFX for Dekmantel Festival

It’s a wrap! One of our yearly summer highlights: Dekmantel Festival. The ninth edition of the festival – defining the future of electronic music, navigating the limits of the musical spectrum, and having connoisseurs from all over the world flock to Amsterdam – was one for the books. Together with Dekmantel Festival and Amsterdamse Bos, we build a circular place for discovery, quality, and connection.

Liedeke, main producer ARTFX for Dekmantel Festival: “We are very proud of the longstanding collaboration between ARTFX, Dekmantel Festival and the Amsterdamse Bos. Because we are involved from the very first edition, build-up and breakdown are realized in no time. Dekmantel has a strong focus on finding sustainable solutions, and we support them in waste management and circularity. This way we keep improving ourselves”. Waste materials are being separated, for audiences as well as for crew members during the buildup and deconstruction of the site. Once again, free pocket ashtrays were handed out, to keep the lush fields of Amsterdamse Bos healthy and clean. And, new this year, we worked with a fifth garbage bin at the festival: the food waste collected here goes into a big composting machine. The compost that is generated finds its way back to the Amsterdamse Bos – closing the loop to restore the soil of the ground.

Again, we rebuild the now famous round main stage, which is designed like a puzzle. Liedeke: “Working together with the same producers every time, it’s the fourth edition we construct the enormous stage that takes a lot of thought and measuring, and that fits like a glove. We set out GPS points in a great 2D drawing of the terrain, and work from there”. New this year was The Nest stage, an open construction by set and production designer Bob Roijen (RAITO) who created an intimate stage with a slanted roof. With its dark, warm atmosphere and rays of sunlight coming through the roof, The Nest turned out to be a wonderful addition to the already proved Dekmantel stages.

On to the next one!