Director, Entertainment Rigging & Staging

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Rigging and Staging Manager to oversee the technical planning, operation and QA of all entertainment venues within Events and Citywalk, ensuring safety, show quality and guest experience.

The role leads staff, hires, schedules, maintains rigging gear per EHS/OSHA, coordinates engineering for temporary structures, and develops CAD ground plans while managing budgets and training.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional entertainment or theme park experience.
• 5–7 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience in live performance, audio/visual, lighting and special effects installations.
• Scenic, props and rigging experience preferred.
• Equivalency of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day rigging and staging planning, operation and QA for venues.
• Oversee staffing, interviewing and selection for rigging/staging teams.
• Maintain rigging truss, motors, equipment; ensure inspections per EHS/OSHA and state standards.
• Coordinate engineering for temporary structures with external and internal teams.
• Prepare CAD drawings and ground plans to support rigging/staging.
• Ensure safe installation of rigging for entertainment, including stage and stunt rigging.
• Provide training and ensure policy compliance; communicate with stakeholders.
• Budget responsibility and scheduling oversight for the department.

Skills

Staffing & interviewing

Budget & scheduling

Environmental Health & Safety

Load calculations

CAD drawings

Engineering coordination

Education

Associate's degree / equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Rigging and Staging Manager to oversee the technical planning, operation and QA of all entertainment venues within Events and Citywalk, ensuring safety, show quality and guest experience.

The role leads staff, hires, schedules, maintains rigging gear per EHS/OSHA, coordinates engineering for temporary structures, and develops CAD ground plans while managing budgets and training.