Technical Director

Role: Technical Director (EVENTS)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $87,000-$100,000

Start Date: Interviewing now

Location: Washington DC, or Miami

Our Agency client is in search of a Technical Director to join their team full-time!

This full-time Technical Director role will require you to be onsite at least 3 days/week. The primary location for this role is Washington DC, but candidates in Miami will be considered as well. The firm offers relocation as well.

The primary responsibilities for the successful Technical Director include:

• Working closely with the Creative team and Executive Producer to determine the necessary technical support required for any assigned projects
• Coordinating with vendors to ensure the proper design and execution of the project’s full technical needs, including but not limited to scenic, video, audio, lighting, rigging, streaming, and special effects
• Working with the Executive Producer to ensure project remains on budget
• Creating and maintaining CAD drawings for the project including referencing vendor drawings
• Evaluating vendor proposals to ensure that best practices for time, equipment, and safety management are followed
• Coordinating on-site schedules so all technical and creative staff work in a cohesive manner
• Responsible for on-site management of all technical teams during load-in, execution of the show, and load-out

The ideal Technical Director has:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in live and/or virtual event production
• Understanding of lighting, audio, video, computer networking, and scenic technical equipment, and systems used for both live and virtual events
• Highly organized, adaptable, and creative
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
• Technical Theatrical/Media/Communications Degree (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency in at least one Computer Aided Design program (Vectorworks preferred)
• Proficient in the operation of both MAC and PC computers
• Understanding of IP networks (Internet, Intranet, VPN, Dante, NDI, etc…)
• Understanding of current best practices and programs for virtual events
• Understanding of life safety standards as defined by the NFPA
• Valid Passport or the ability to get one
• Microsoft Office, iWork, and Google Suite proficiency