FREELANCE Technical Director – Scenography & Production

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative production company in Montreal seeks a freelance Technical Director for Scenography & Production. This role involves transforming creative concepts into technical realities, overseeing fabrication, and ensuring quality installations. The ideal candidate has a degree in architecture or related fields and significant experience in set fabrication. Must possess strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic environments. This is a freelance position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in set fabrication or technical integration in a creative environment.
• Proficiency in producing and interpreting complex technical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of technical systems like lighting, audio, and video.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into feasible technical drawings.
• Oversee material selection and fabrication methods.
• Integrate sound, lighting, and video systems into scenic elements.
• Maintain communication with design and production teams.

Skills

Technical expertise

Collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in architecture, scenic design, technical design, or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Please note: This position is offered on a freelance basis only. Compensation is invoiced and does not constitute salaried employment.

The Technical Director Scenography & Production transforms ambitious creative concepts into tangible technical realities. They play a key role in the feasibility design and execution of scenic environments and scenographic integrations ensuring the rigorous and seamless implementation of artistic intentions.

Working closely with the creative leadership fabrication workshops and technical service providers they coordinate fabrication oversee production and manage on-site installation. This role requires strong technical expertise a sharp sense of collaboration and great adaptability in the face of real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Mastery of the Craft

• Translate creative concepts into clear and feasible technical drawings.
• Oversee material selection fabrication methods and integration systems.
• Produce or validate drawings for fabrication transport and installation.
• Monitor fabrication progress ensuring timelines and budgets are respected.

Creative Quality

• Work directly with art directors to uphold the original vision.
• Balance aesthetics functionality and technical constraints.
• Propose innovative solutions without compromising the concepts integrity.

Technical Excellence

• Integrate sound lighting and video systems into scenic elements.
• Supervise tests prototyping and necessary adjustments before installation.
• Actively participate in technical meetings with all trades.
• Be present on-site during installations to ensure compliance and final quality.

Communication

• Maintain constant communication with design production and fabrication teams.
• Clearly explain technical constraints and justify execution choices.
• Document the design and fabrication process.

Learn Share Evolve

• Share technical insights and lessons learned with the team.
• Contribute to structuring and evolving internal standards.
• Help foster a culture of technical rigor applied creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications :

• Degree in architecture scenic design technical design or engineering.
• Significant experience in set fabrication or technical integration in a creative environment (e.g. live events retail museums exhibitions).
• Proficiency in software : AutoCAD Vectorworks Rhino SketchUp.
• Solid knowledge of technical systems : lighting audio video.
• Ability to produce and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail autonomy and initiative.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic field environments.

Additional Information :

This position is offered on a freelance basis only. Compensation is invoiced and does not constitute salaried employment.

At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity challenges our thinking and helps us deliver better work.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

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Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1