Technical Planner, Video - Event Production

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BeWunder in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Video Systems Designer for Event Production. You will plan, design, and document video systems across projects, and coordinate with audio, lighting, and rigging teams to meet creative and operational requirements.

You will produce detailed Vectorworks drawings, specify equipment and cabling, and maintain accurate documentation for installation and delivery on site in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical planning and video system design for live events.
• Strong knowledge of LED displays, projection systems, media servers, signal processing and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks for detailed drawings and documentation.
• Experience coordinating with audio, lighting, rigging and other production disciplines.
• Experience in the Middle East or international event production environments.
• Degree or diploma in Video/Broadcast Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design video systems for Event Production projects from concept to delivery.
• Convert briefs and requirements into practical video solutions.
• Create 2D and 3D Vectorworks drawings covering LED screens, projection, and cabling.
• Prepare system designs, schematics, patching info and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with audio, lighting, rigging, staging, power and structures.
• Review venue drawings to identify constraints and risks.
• Maintain accurate drawings and documentation throughout project life cycle.
• Support installation, commissioning and onsite delivery as required.
• Develop technical standards, templates, workflows and libraries.

Skills

Video system design

Live events

Engineering

Vectorworks

Signal flow

Networking

Cross-discipline coordination

Middle East experience

Education

Technical degree in Video/Broadcast Engineering

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Being part of our Design amp Engineering function you will take responsibility for the technical planning design and documentation of video systems across Event Production projects You will collaborate closely with project teams and other technical disciplines to develop video solutions that meet creative operational and project-specific requirements You will create and maintain detailed technical drawings and plans using Vectorworks ensuring all video elements are accurately documented technically coordinated and prepared for efficient installation and delivery onsite

Responsibilities

• Plan and design video systems for Event Production projects supporting projects from concept and tender development through detailed design installation and delivery
• Convert creative concepts project briefs and operational requirements into practical and technically achievable video solutions
• Create detailed 2D and 3D Vectorworks drawings covering LED screens projection systems displays equipment positioning cable routes and technical infrastructure
• Prepare video system designs signal flows equipment specifications schematics patching information and related technical documentation
• Determine suitable equipment screen and projection requirements signal distribution connectivity infrastructure and system integration through detailed technical planning
• Coordinate video designs with audio lighting and rigging disciplines
• Review venue architectural production and project drawings to establish technical requirements and identify potential constraints and risks
• Prepare and support equipment lists technical aspects scope of work and supplier subcontractor requirements
• Ensure proposed video solutions remain aligned with project scope programme budget and operational requirements
• Provide technical input during tendering and pre-production including concepts drawings specifications and equipment requirements
• Liaise with internal teams external suppliers manufacturers subcontractors and other project stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and resolve design or coordination matters
• Identify and resolve technical clashes risks infrastructure constraints and installation challenges during the planning and design stages
• Maintain accurate and current technical drawings and documentation throughout project development and delivery
• Support installation configuration commissioning rehearsals and onsite delivery as required
• Contribute to the development of technical standards Vectorworks templates workflows libraries and best practices
• Maintain current knowledge of video technologies LED and projection systems signal processing networking software and industry developments

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical planning, video system design, video engineering, or a similar technical role within live events, entertainment, experiential, broadcast, theatre, or a related industry.
• Strong technical understanding of professional video systems, including LED displays, projection systems, media servers, video processing, switching, signal distribution, networking, and associated infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Vectorworks and experience producing detailed technical drawings for live events or entertainment environments.
• Solid understanding of video system design principles, signal flow, resolution and format requirements, equipment selection, connectivity, and system integration.
• Experience coordinating video requirements with other production disciplines such as audio, lighting, 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 Video Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, Technical Production, Event Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.