Technical Planner, Audio - Event Production (m/f/d)

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BeWunder is seeking a skilled Audio Systems Designer to join our Design & Engineering team in Dubai. You will lead technical planning and detailed Vectorworks drawings for event production, translating briefs into practical audio solutions and coordinating with lighting, video, and rigging to ensure integrated systems onsite.

The role requires strong Vectorworks proficiency, deep knowledge of audio system design, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a professional events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical planning, audio system design, or a similar technical role in live events or related industries.
• Strong proficiency in Vectorworks and in producing detailed technical drawings for live events.
• Solid understanding of audio system design principles, signal flow, system integration, and equipment selection.
• Experience coordinating audio requirements with lighting, video, rigging, staging, power, and structures.
• Degree, diploma, or relevant technical qualification in Audio Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the technical planning and design of audio systems for Event Production projects through all stages from concept to delivery.
• Translate briefs into practical, technically sound audio solutions.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D Vectorworks drawings including layout, positioning, cable routing, and rigging interfaces.
• Prepare audio system designs, signal flow diagrams, equipment specs and technical schematics.
• Carry out technical calculations to ensure coverage, performance, and integration.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Review venue drawings and project docs to identify requirements, interfaces, risks.
• Support equipment lists, scope of work, and supplier/subcontractor needs.
• Work with project teams to align technical solutions with scope, budget, and timeline.
• Assist tendering and pre-production with technical concepts and drawings.

Skills

Vectorworks

Audio system design

Technical planning

Discipline coordination

Live events experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Degree in Audio Engineering

Tools

Vectorworks (software)

Job description

Your mission

Being part of the Design & Engineering function, you will be primarily responsible for the technical planning and technical design of audio systems for projects within our Event Production business unit. You will work closely with the project team and support units to translate creative and project requirements into practical, accurate, and buildable technical solutions.

Your mission

Being part of the Design & Engineering function, you will be primarily responsible for the technical planning and technical design of audio systems for projects within our Event Production business unit. You will work closely with the project team and support units to translate creative and project requirements into practical, accurate, and buildable technical solutions.

A key part of the role will be developing technical drawings using Vectorworks, ensuring that audio systems are carefully planned, coordinated with other technical disciplines, and ready for successful implementation onsite.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support the technical planning and design of audio systems for Event Production projects, from initial concept and tender stages through detailed design, production, installation, and delivery.
• Translate project briefs, creative concepts, and operational requirements into practical and technically sound audio solutions.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings in Vectorworks, including system layouts, equipment positioning, cable routing, infrastructure requirements, rigging interfaces, and other relevant technical details.
• Prepare audio system designs, signal flow diagrams, equipment specifications, technical schematics, patching information, and supporting technical documentation.
• Carry out technical calculations and planning required to ensure appropriate system coverage, performance, equipment selection, infrastructure, and integration.
• Coordinate audio designs with other technical disciplines, including lighting, video, rigging to ensure fully integrated technical solutions.
• Review venue drawings, architectural plans, production designs, and other project documentation to identify technical requirements, constraints, interfaces, and potential risks.
• Support the preparation of equipment lists, technical aspects, scope of work, and supplier/subcontractor requirements.
• Work closely with project team to ensure technical solutions align with project scope, programme, budget, and operational requirements.
• Support tendering and pre-production activities by developing technical concepts, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements for proposed projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, external suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and resolve design or coordination matters.
• Review supplier and subcontractor technical submissions and drawings to ensure alignment with the approved technical design and project requirements.
• Identify potential technical risks, clashes, and installation challenges at an early stage and develop practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawing packages and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle, incorporating design changes and project updates as required.
• Support project teams during installation, commissioning, rehearsals, and onsite delivery where required, providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues.
• Ensure technical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and BeWunder quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous development of technical planning standards, drawing templates, workflows, and best practices within the Design & Engineering team.
• Stay informed about developments in professional audio technology, system design, software, equipment, and industry practices.

Your profile

• Proven experience in technical planning, audio system design, audio engineering, or a similar technical role within live events, entertainment, experiential, broadcast, theatre, or a related industry.
• Strong technical understanding of professional audio systems, including loudspeaker systems, amplification, digital audio networks, signal distribution, mixing systems, processing, communications, and associated infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Vectorworks and experience producing detailed technical drawings for live events or entertainment environments.
• Solid understanding of audio system design principles, signal flow, system integration, and equipment selection.
• Experience coordinating audio requirements with other production disciplines such as lighting, video, rigging, staging, power, and structures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Comfortable working independently while being an active contributor within the wider Design & Engineering and Event Production teams.
• Previous experience working on projects within the Middle East and/or international event production environment.
• Degree, diploma, or relevant technical qualification in Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Technical Production, Event Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Why us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

About Us

BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences.

We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly-skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well-versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large-scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events - both corporate and sporting, as well as conferences and multimedia shows.

Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences, a perfect blend of new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements.

With our international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe, from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond!