FREELANCE - Technical Director – Scenography & Production

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo FX, a renowned creative studio in Montreal, seeks a freelance Technical Director – Scenography & Production. This role involves transforming creative concepts into technical realities, managing fabrication and installation while ensuring artistic integrity. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in creative environments. If you thrive in dynamic settings and value diverse collaboration, we invite you to apply and contribute to our innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in set fabrication or technical integration in a creative environment.
• Ability to produce and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into clear technical drawings.
• Oversee material selection and fabrication methods.
• Maintain communication with design, production, and fabrication teams.

Skills

Technical expertise

Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Company Description

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for its work on the seriesStranger Thingsseason 4,Avatar: The Last AirbenderandThe Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power,the independent, Oscar-winning company boasts close to 800 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC and Apple. Current projects includeDune: Prophecy, SiloSeason 2andSonic 3. Recently released projects includeThe Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance,Taika Waitit'sTime Bandits,andHouse of the DragonSeason 2.

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 concept’s 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. We’re 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.