Technical Director for Events (m/w/d)

WHITEvoid GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free German language courses

Urban Sports Club discounts

Team events

Job summary

WHITEvoid GmbH in Berlin seeks a Senior Technical Director to lead the technical direction, planning, and execution of inhouse and client projects. You will develop concepts, create lighting plots, rigging plans, and detailed CAD drawings (Vectorworks) for complex installations.

You will own lighting design, AV systems, and cross-venue integration, while guiding technical teams and ensuring safety, budgets, and compliance. International travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational training in event technology, technical production, or a related field.
• Proven experience in technical planning, production, and project management within live events, exhibitions, or installations.
• Strong knowledge of lighting systems, AV, networking, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction, planning, and execution of events, installations, and productions for inhouse and client projects.
• Develop technical concepts and strategies ensuring feasibility, scalability, and high execution quality.
• Create and supervise lighting plots, rigging plans, and detailed CAD drawings (Vectorworks).
• Own lighting design, AV systems, and technical integration across venues and environments.
• Oversee trussing, moving lights, LED, lasers, automation, and sound systems.
• Coordinate and manage control systems and protocols (DMX, Art-Net, Dante).
• Lead and develop technical teams, plan resources, and mentor staff.
• Serve as main technical contact for internal teams, clients, venues, and partners.

Skills

Lighting systems

Project management

Team leadership

DMX/Art-Net/Dante

Vectorworks/CAD

Electrical planning

Education

Event technology degree or equivalent

Tools

Vectorworks

CAD software

Job description

WHITEvoid is an art and design studio. Our work spans a wide range of innovative projects worldwide - from architecture and interior design to light installations, interactive exhibitions, and custom software solutions. We create unique, ambitious, and highly complex concepts for clubs, exhibitions, events, shows, and much more.

The WHITEvoid team consists of specialists in art, architecture, design, mechanics, electronics, and software. Technology, innovation, and a spirit of experimentation drive us. We dare to think on a large scale and continuously push the boundaries of what is creatively and technically possible.

Our in-house brand KINETIC LIGHTS is a leading specialist in kinetic lighting. For more than fifteen years, our installations and products have received international recognition and awards for innovation and design.

YOUR TASKS:

• Overall responsibility for the technical direction, planning, and execution of events, installations, and productions inhouse and for clients.
• Development of technical concepts and strategies, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and high execution quality
• Creation and supervision of technical concepts, lighting plots, rigging plans, and detailed CAD drawings (e.g. Vectorworks)
• Ownership of lighting design, AV systems, and technical integration within different venues and environments
• Planning and oversight of trussing systems, moving lights, LED lights, LED screens, lasers, automation and sound systems
• Ensuring smooth integration of control systems and protocols (e.g. DMX, Art-Net, Dante)
• Leading, managing, and developing technical teams, including resource planning, mentoring, and performance oversight
• Acting as the main technical point of contact for internal teams, clients, venues, and external partners
• Strategic coordination and management of subcontractors and technical departments
• Oversight of on-site execution, including setup, operation, and dismantling
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, safety standards, and risk management requirements
• Responsibility for resource planning, logistics, and technical budgets
• Driving continuous improvement of technical processes, workflows, and standards
• Leading complex troubleshooting and decision-making under live-event conditions

YOU BRING:

• Degree or vocational training in event technology, technical production, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical planning, production, and project management within live events, exhibitions, or installations
• Strong technical expertise in lighting systems, AV systems, networking infrastructure, and power distribution
• Advanced knowledge of lighting control protocols (DMX, Art-Net), media systems, moving lights, LED technology, and integration workflows
• Proven experience in creating high-quality technical drawings and documentation (CAD, ideally Vectorworks)
• Solid understanding of electrical planning, load calculations, and safe implementation of technical systems
• Broad, cross-disciplinary technical knowledge (rigging, sound, projection, automation)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide, structure, and motivate teams
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent English skills (German is a plus, but not mandatory)
• Willingness to travel internationally, flexibility, and resilience

WE OFFER:

• Exceptional, challenging and unique international projects
• A highly motivated, international team — we stand for openness and diversity
• Independent work, flat hierarchies, and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• Free German language courses at a centrally located partner school
• Attractive discounts for Urban Sports Club memberships
• Team events such as BBQs and summer parties
• Free drinks, coffee, and snacks
• A modern studio located directly on the Spree in Berlin, with great leisure opportunities nearby

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