Technical Director, Art & Show Tech — Amsterdam

Van Gendt Hallen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Drift Museum is seeking a Technical Director to define and safeguard the technical foundation of the museum. You will ensure flawless operation of artworks, exhibitions, and visitor-facing systems, balancing artistic ambition with operational feasibility.

As a member of the Management Team, you will provide strategic technical leadership, oversee show control, IT networks, and installation planning, and lead a high-performing technical team across multiple disciplines to support world-class

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior technical leadership in cultural, live events, or entertainment environments.
• Proven experience managing complex and high-value technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of show control systems, IT networks, and large-scale installations.
• Engineering degree is a plus.
• Balance creative ambition with operational feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the long-term technical strategy of the museum.
• Oversee the design, integration, and maintenance of all technical systems.
• Ensure flawless operation of kinetic artworks, interactive installations, and digital media.
• Lead technical planning and execution for exhibitions and special events.
• Coordinate with artists, engineers, and vendors/integrators to ensure smooth handovers.
• Manage the technical operations budget and procurement.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communicator

Strategic thinker

Proactive and resilient

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/systems/aerospace)

Tools

Show control systems

IT networks

Large-scale installations

Job description

Drift Museum is seeking a Technical Director to define and safeguard the technical foundation of the museum. You will ensure flawless operation of artworks, exhibitions, and visitor-facing systems, balancing artistic ambition with operational feasibility.

As a member of the Management Team, you will provide strategic technical leadership, oversee show control, IT networks, and installation planning, and lead a high-performing technical team across multiple disciplines to support world-class