Senior Scenic Production Lead - Contract

Ethara; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethara is seeking an experienced Scenic Production Manager for a contract-based role in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee end-to-end scenic production, from design development and fabrication to installation, onsite operations and dismantling, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery for a high-profile international event.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, review CAD and shop drawings, manage budgets and procurement, and lead supplier performance to meet venue requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in scenic production, event fabrication or large temporary events.
• At least 4 years in a management/production leadership role.
• Experience delivering scenic production for large conferences, exhibitions, summits or major events.
• Strong knowledge of scenic fabrication methods, materials and temporary construction.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and delivery schedules.
• Ability to review CAD drawings, shop drawings and technical specs.
• Knowledge of integrating scenic with stages, LED/projection, lighting and AV.
• Proven cost control, procurement and vendor negotiation skills.
• Bachelor level or equivalent in a related discipline; UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end scenic production workstreams aligning with budgets, schedules and quality standards.
• Translate creative concepts into safe, buildable scenic solutions.
• Review CAD/shop drawings, technical specs, BOMs and material samples.
• Conduct site surveys and verify dimensions, access routes and venue constraints.
• Lead design reviews with跨 functional teams (Creative, Ops, Technical Production, AV, Lighting, Rigging, MEP).
• Develop procurement packages, review supplier quotations and evaluate value engineering.
• Manage supplier performance, fabrication progress, installation and onsite operations.
• Oversee fabrication of stages, backdrops, walls, platforms, flooring and temporary structures.
• Coordinate integration with LED, projection, lighting, power and other services.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, accessibility and venue requirements.
• Maintain production schedules, approvals, transportation, rehearsals and dismantling.
• Provide onsite support during rehearsals and live events; manage repairs.

Skills

Scenic production

Project coordination

Budget management

Supplier management

CAD review

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Venue compliance

Construction management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Production

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Ethara is seeking an experienced Scenic Production Manager for a contract-based role in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee end-to-end scenic production, from design development and fabrication to installation, onsite operations and dismantling, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery for a high-profile international event.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, review CAD and shop drawings, manage budgets and procurement, and lead supplier performance to meet venue requirements.