| Job Description : |
Here’s why they’re here:
The Technical Director (TD) leads the technical production team, manages client relationships, and oversees the planning & execution of events from a technical perspective. This individual provides excellent customer service, understanding the importance of forging relationships with clients & production partners alike to successfully spearhead a project from beginning to end. The TD is ultimately responsible for the “how & why” of all technical operations, including – scenic, staging, audio, video, lighting, rigging, labor, and 3D design.
Here’s what they do:
Ensure all technical components of a production are developed & executed flawlessly in keeping with the client’s vision, budget requirements, timeline, and safety standards
Manage & mentor their team – leading by example, clearly setting expectations, communicating processes, setting goals for improvement, and offering support as necessary
Play a key role in projects from conception through pre-production, budgeting, onsite execution, and post-production
Draft site plans, ground plans, and other layouts as required
Manage client relationships – establishing trust & confidence in the technical team’s capabilities
Manage budgets & profit margins for assigned productions
Determine crew calls & assignments based on production & facility requirements
Oversee & participate in developing pitches & expanding service offerings
Enforce safety standards, follow policies & procedures, and make recommendations as necessary
Here’s what they’re like:
Comfortable working in an office setting, as well as from more rigorous & non-traditional onsite environments
Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written. They’re comfortable communicating with staff of all experience levels, from interns to senior leadership
Have outstanding organizational skills & great attention to detail
Take initiative, act responsively, and demonstrate a sense of urgency
Comfortable multi-tasking & working graciously in a fast-paced environment
Work with discretion, diplomacy, and tact across a multitude of work settings, including financial & government agencies
Anticipate & solve problems before they arise – providing viable & cost-effective solutions
Positively impacts others & earns the respect of their peers & management
Here’s what’s required:
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 5 years of live event, entertainment, theater, touring concert and/or production experience in scenic or exhibit fabrication
Functional competencies in theatrical staging & rigging, sound reinforcement, production lighting, and audio & video production
Previous supervisory experience
Experience working with & directing union & non-union stagehands
Computer skills: Macintosh OS or Windows platform using Microsoft Office
We’re an award-winning Live Event Agency and for 15 years we’ve been collaborating with innovative global brands, creating some of the most talked-about events and activations. With each project’s success, we pushed our ambition further, in search of new adventures, and greater challenges.
Our pursuit of advancement is what has motivated us since day one and what propels us to continue innovating. Our track record has allowed us to grow from a few friends with a vision, into a dynamic full-service team, collaborating with hundreds of clients on award-winning work. Together, we advance what’s possible.
We at productionglue celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive space for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, (dis)ability, age, or veteran status. |