Benja Juster

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Experiential Creative Director + Producer @ Freelance
Los Angeles, CA, US
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About Benja Juster

I’ve been creating experiences for over 13 years, focusing on experiential marketing and events. I specialize in creating transformative experiences that bridge creativity with possibility. My passion for immersive storytelling to drive social and environmental change is at the heart of my work, exemplified by my notable contributions at GreenBiz's VERGE and Google's Cloud Space. As a leader, I blend my unique background from the DIY art world with corporate insights from roles at Google and Apple, fostering an inclusive and engaging narrative. I am committed to designing impactful experiences that leave lasting imprints on audiences.Key Accomplishments• Google Cloudspace: Spearheaded the design and launch of a 26,000 sq ft executive briefing center. This initiative led to an impressive average deal size of $7.3M per engagement, contributing to nearly $1B in overall business pipeline.• GreenBiz VERGE: Transformed the leading climate-tech conference into an experiential festival by converting exhibitors into activations and sponsors into content creators. • PepsiCo's Boutique Sensorium: Conceptualized and executed a futuristic, tech-infused dining experience for PepsiCo's top clients. This event became the most talked-about feature at Milan Design Week, Italy.Select Clients: Google, Apple, Twitch, Stripe, Microsoft, Softbank, GoPro, Doritos, Red Bull, and PepsiCo. Portfolio: www.benja.art

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Experiential Creative Director + Producer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Benja Juster Work Experience Details
  • Freelance
    Experiential Creative Director + Producer
    Freelance
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Benja Productions
    Freelance Experiential Producer
    Benja Productions Jan 2011 - Present
    Select Clients: Google, Apple, Twitch, Stripe, Microsoft, Softbank, GoPro, Doritos, Red Bull, IDEO and PepsiCo.Agencies: GPJ, Happily, IHEARTCOMIX, Manifold, New Creatures, Kulturehaus
  • Sijil
    Executive Producer
    Sijil Dec 2023 - Present
    We are a creative studio focused on building and transforming brands into long lasting cultural icons.• Led the successful brand refresh of Culdesac, the first car-free neighborhood in the US, by leveraging an innovative discovery process to uncover the brand's true voice.• Improved project outcomes across multiple high-profile projects by demonstrating a growth mindset and team player attitude, continuously iterating and improving creative strategies.
  • Trellis Group
    Director Of Experiential
    Trellis Group Apr 2023 - Jan 2024
    Oakland, Ca, Us
    • Managed development and execution of an event-wide experiential strategy, doubling sponsorship revenue and increasing NPS score by 20%.• Conceived and introduced groundbreaking activation strategies for renowned brands like GM, Sonos, Pachama, and SVB, resulting in revenue growth surpassing $1m and elevating brand presence in the market.• Planned experiential partnerships producing in-kind programming from brands such as IDEO, Azure and Go Game, increasing in-kind content by 50%.
  • Apple
    Senior Creative Producer, Design - Events, Marcom
    Apple May 2020 - Apr 2022
    Cupertino, California, Us
    • Led a team of producers and designers to develop the 360 event identity for Apple's flagship events and product launches.• Orchestrated content strategy for WWDC across diverse design channels: wearables, motion graphics, film, print, social, audio, and copy; elevated brand visibility and engagement metrics by 40% resulting in increased product uptake and market share. • Collaborated with product teams to ensure accurate delivery of assets to Apple's largest conference.
  • Unicorn Tech Company
    Senior Creative Producer
    Unicorn Tech Company Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
    • Executive Producer of Together Fund, a $5M creator program for supporting community leaders with funding and mentorship generating +73M press UVMs.• Orchestrated a collaborative effort with a team of agencies to develop the innovative Together Fund project, integrating grassroots marketing strategies, experiential activations, and strategic planning, resulting in a 45% increase in community engagement metrics.• Generated experiential partnerships, resulting in a 15% increase in MAU.• Concepted an experiential residency space in Los Angeles, including a 20,000 sq ft retail space, music venue, and recording studio.• Pioneered the DEI working group, creating and implementing frameworks that fostered a culture of inclusion, leading to a 25% rise in employee morale and a 10% decrease in turnover rate.
  • Google
    Lead Interactive Producer
    Google Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
    Mountain View, Ca, Us
    • Guided experiential agency partners in designing and producing 11 large-scale immersive exhibits in 4 Customer Experience Centers worldwide.• Led teams of producers and creative technologists to create new exhibits, resulting in a 40% increase in revenue in the first year.• Pioneered automated status reports, cost estimates, and resource plans through Google Sheets, Smartsheets, and JIRA; improved cross-team visibility, collaboration, and project efficiency, leading to a 35% decrease in project costs.
  • Google
    Executive Producer
    Google Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
    Mountain View, Ca, Us
    • Led the launch of Google Cloud's 26,000 sq ft executive briefing center, resulting in an average opportunity of $7.3M per engagement and nearly $1B in pipeline.• Managed a team of over 25 employees and 6 agencies to complete the $30M space consisting of 14 immersive exhibits, owned content, architecture, catering, animation, copy, video, and web development.• Conceived the interactive environment for the Google Suite at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors and Chelsea Market in NY leading to a 50% increase in customer engagement.• Supervised up to 20 supplier relationships, including quotes, proposals, contract negotiations, logistics, schedules, and budgets for each project.
  • Take 3 Presents, Llc
    Founder And Creative Director
    Take 3 Presents, Llc 2014 - 2018
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    • Conceptualized and executed a multi-day immersive theatrical party and festival, growing revenue from $300k to $1.2 million and increasing attendance from 300 to 2000 in 4 years.• Built and cultivated a 12,000+ person artist community by hosting monthly artist meetups, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a digital community for networking and collaboration.• Spearheaded an art department of 50+ members and orchestrated the creation of 500+ art installations and performances, leading the team to deliver large-scale events.
  • Gopro
    Creative Producer
    Gopro Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
    San Mateo, Ca, Us
    • Oversaw the production of a launch event for the HERO6 Black and Fusion with a budget of $2 million for a room of 1,000 guests• Directed a team of designers and artists to create a whimsical festival environment that surprised and delighted guests with interactive art, games, and instagrammable moments, resulting in a 40% increase in engagement from the previous year and record-setting sales for the new product
  • Stripe
    Creative Producer
    Stripe Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
    South San Francisco, California, Us
    • Managed the curation, installation, creative direction, and logistics for a dozen interactive art installations for Stripe's annual employee conference • Created engaging experiences for employees, including interactive art installations, a silent disco, and a life-sized board game.• Oversaw a production team across all aspects of the event, from concept to execution, and ensured the smooth delivery of the conference.
  • Twitch
    Creative Producer
    Twitch Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Pioneered and executed an augmented reality scavenger hunt game at TwitchCon, engaging 10,000 participants.• Launched an interactive narrative for the convention using social media posts, swag drops, and live performers; 30% of attendees shared the experience online.• Designed interactive games with integrated analytics that promoted event sponsors, increasing sponsorship engagement by 28% and revenue attribution.
  • Vision Fund
    Creative Producer
    Vision Fund Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
    Miami, Florida, Us
    • Sourced interactive experiences for Softbank Visions Fund's Sozo event, a gathering of top CEO's for networking and workshops• Achieved 100% satisfaction among C-Suite executives within Softbank's portfolio by creating memorable experiences that fostered lasting relationships• Guest satisfaction increased by 50% over the previous year's event and 95% committed to returning the following year
  • Frito Lay
    Creative Producer
    Frito Lay Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
    Plano, Texas, Us
    • Conceptualized and planned an immersive event experience to showcase Doritos' brand identity; utilized thermal image tracking, pyrotechnics, and live performances to captivate 2,000+ attendees and headline artists Wiz Khalifa and Busta Rhymes.• Innovated and implemented a comprehensive 360-degree content strategy, leading to a 200% increase in social media engagement during the festival.• Delivered a trailblazing event that garnered national media coverage and drove a 45% surge in customer engagement.
  • Pepsico
    Creative Producer
    Pepsico Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
    Purchase, New York, Us
    • Concepted and produced a visionary dining experience at Milan Design Week, seamlessly integrating futuristic food trends with emerging technologies; received accolades from industry experts and boosted brand awareness by 30%.• Sourced a crew of 50 to execute interactive dining installations featuring virtual reality, augmented reality, smart table, and 3D-printed food; contributed to a 50% increase in social media mentions. • Forged relationships with senior executives from Fortune 50 hospitality, along with top influencers, to produce the most tweeted event at Design Week.
  • Presence
    Creative Consultant
    Presence Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    • Curated a marketplace for on-demand experiences, drawing on a network of artists and creators to provide unique and unforgettable content• Helped implement sustainable compensation practices for artists
  • Red Bull
    Creative Producer
    Red Bull May 2015 - Sep 2015
    Fuschl, At
    • A 48-hour hackathon event with 150 participants and 20 volunteers to invent a new instrument.• Negotiated contracts with vendors for music, sound, lighting, and stage production and reconciled costs for a $1.5M budget.• Assembled a panel of 4 influential music industry influencers and 3 prominent celebrities to adjudicate the event, amplifying event buzz by 60% and securing partnerships with key industry stakeholders.
  • Culture Jam
    Creative Producer
    Culture Jam Feb 2015 - May 2015
    Melbourne, Au
    • Produced a large-scale immersive theater experience on a 100-acre property outside of Melbourne, Australia, with a run time of 5 months, including creative ideation, writing, casting, and budgeting• Developed an alternate reality game to create agency for the audience, resulting in a 10% increase in festival attendance• Created theatrical productions and a game show to deliver key messaging to a first-of-its-kind immersive festival in Australia
  • San Francisco Institute Of Possibility Incorporated
    Experiential Producer
    San Francisco Institute Of Possibility Incorporated Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Developed an alternative reality adventure game: "Ethereal Path", a precursor to the immersive art event "Fallen Cosmos"• Over 500 people interacted with an automated text-based system to accomplish a series of real-life missions• Planted performers for intimate bonus experiences that rewarded participants with keys to unlock trunks containing personalized experiences and treats at the event
  • Secret Party
    Ceo
    Secret Party Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    • Achieved 400% growth in revenue, from $250K to over $1M, by leveraging existing relationships with event organizers, improved communication with partners, and enhanced user experience on the website.• Implemented community-driven ticketing with first-of-its-kind heredity tracking, resulting in the sale of 10,000 tickets in 20 days.• Collaborated with communities of 20 to 5,000 people to coordinate multi-prong ticket marketing approaches, resulting in a 30% increase in attendance.• Boosted annual recurring revenue by 100% through business development, lead generation, platform innovations, and partnering with customers.
  • Symbiosis Events Llc
    Experiential Producer
    Symbiosis Events Llc Feb 2012 - Nov 2014
    • Co-produced 'Nectar Village', a healing oasis with a steam bath, spa, massage, classroom and teepees, and entertained a village of 50+ team members with kitchen, power, and community resources• Co-produced 'The Bird Watching Club', an immersive psychedelic bird-watching experience where participants engaged with intricately costumed birds, turning a mundane activity into a unique experience• Assisted in designing the signage for the event
  • Megabots, Inc.
    Lead Producer
    Megabots, Inc. Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
    Hayward, Ca, Us
    • Produced a sellout event for 250 people featuring giant fighting robots, generating $10,000 in ticket sales• Leveraged Patreon to create recurring revenue and produced a livestream with 10,000 viewers• Produced an event with a theatrical narrative that engaged the audience with a 92% satisfaction rate• Increased brand engagement by 600% and interacted with over 40,000 people through a promotional strategy on social media platforms
  • Daybreaker
    Performance Coordinator
    Daybreaker Mar 2014 - May 2014
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
    • Coordinated a sober outdoor festival at Lake Merritt in Oakland, featuring dancers, food trucks, roaming performers, and other surprises in collaboration with Gig Car Share• Scheduled, curated, and managed stage production for over 230 performers over a period of three months, ensuring all performers were prepared and confirmed for their time slots through rehearsals• Created a survey based on performer feedback to create an actionable roadmap for future events
  • Vau De Vire Entertainment
    Performer & Set Builder
    Vau De Vire Entertainment 2014 - 2014
    • Performed as a guide in "Hell", an hour-long multi-room immersive theater experience for The Vau de Vire Society in the basement of the Armory building in San Francisco• Guided hundreds of attendees per night through an adult-only haunted experience for one month
  • Burning Man Project
    Project Manager
    Burning Man Project Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
  • Two Terrorists Meet
    Theatrical Producer
    Two Terrorists Meet Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Designed the pre-production component for an immersive theater production based on a true story set during the Philippine coup
  • Newkind Conference
    Creative Producer
    Newkind Conference Feb 2013 - May 2013
    Naarm, Victoria, Au
    • Produced a four-day immersive workshop festival on the coast of Tasmania designed to inspire a new kind of world leader, including an interactive narrative with 20 actors and 500 attendees• Organized production teams, wrote scripts, and directed artists to craft short cinematic pieces that emphasized the event's messaging, resulting in a 50% increase in internal engagement• Developed an alternate reality game, resulting in a 20% increase in audience participation and an audience-driven narrative
  • Alameda Point Community Partners Llc
    Creative Producer
    Alameda Point Community Partners Llc Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Produced a free event at Alameda Point celebrating the unveiling of several large-scale murals, craft vendors, local beer, wine, and food trucks• Organized a "World's Shortest Parade" and day festival to activate an upcoming real estate development• Sourced and contracted activities, performers, food trucks, live music stages, and art cars• Targeted attendance was 800, with the total attendance reaching 1,300 including the Mayor of Alameda

Benja Juster Skills

Community Outreach Blogging Social Media Photography Creative Conception Community Organizing Business Development Computer Science Computer Hardware Party Planning Event Production Immersive Environments Welding Travel Photography Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Money Management Digital Media Transmedia Entertainment Creative Direction Transmedia Storytelling Storytelling Game Design New Media Experience Design Interactive Entertainment Interactive Media Content Strategy Interaction Design Viral Marketing User Experience Social Games Digital Strategy Interactive Advertising Public Speaking Screenwriting Narrative Sound Design Web Video Music Production Sound Editing Live Sound Live Events Branded Content Branded Entertainment Game Development Digital Storytelling Community Engagement Event Planning Project Management Management Marketing Leadership Social Media Marketing Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Creative Content Production Advertising Adobe Creative Suite

Benja Juster Education Details

  • The College Of Extraordinary Experiences
    The College Of Extraordinary Experiences
    Experience Design
  • Odyssey Works
    Odyssey Works
    Experience Design
  • American Graphics Institute
    American Graphics Institute
    Adobe Suite Bootcamp

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