Lead Technical Director, Immersive Live Entertainment

RWS Global; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Job summary

RWS Global seeks a Technical Director to lead Legoland Florida Resort live- entertainment and holiday installations. You will oversee planning, development, and execution from concept to completion, ensuring safety and quality across teams and venues in Orlando.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with designers, engineers, and vendors, and drive projects on time and within scope, including post‑installation debriefs and optimizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Project Management, AV, Construction, or similar experience in themed entertainment or live experience industry.
• Proven experience as a Technical Director in themed entertainment or related industry.
• Proven experience in all areas of AV - installation and operation.
• Proven experience with using AV control equipment and playback systems.
• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement for projects.
• History of strong project management skills and leading teams onsite.
• Strong budget management of small- and large-scale technical projects.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills, particularly related to entertainment technical communications.
• Strong CAD / Vectorworks Skills.
• Programming and system design experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary entertainment technical lead overseeing all entertainment and holiday/seasonal installations at LEGOLAND Florida Resort (LLFR)
• Partner with the project team throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept design through installation, strike, and debrief
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and site logistics for LLFR installations and other assigned projects
• Must have good audio, visual and lighting knowledge for entertainment productions shows, and theme park setups
• Oversee both on‑site implementation at LLFR and off‑site pre‑fabrication/preparation of assigned projects
• Manage project budgets, review fund allocation for external resources, and coordinate budget modifications as needed
• Provide initial cost ranges for preliminary design components
• Collaborate with the Technical Leadership Team in developing and maintaining project P&Ls
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams, client leadership, and venue stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and clear alignment with creative vision and technical requirements
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams—including talent and recruitment, designers, technical directors, theme park ops, and subcontractors—to ensure seamless project integration
• Identify potential technical and operational risks in project delivery and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Locate key suppliers, negotiate purchasing agreements, and ensure materials and products meet company and venue specifications
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, structural/technical drawings, and change orders
• Conduct post‑project evaluations and debriefs to identify areas for improvement

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

CAD / Vectorworks

AV systems

Client relations

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Project Management, AV, Construction

Tools

CAD / Vectorworks

AV control equipment

Playback systems

Job description

RWS Global seeks a Technical Director to lead Legoland Florida Resort live- entertainment and holiday installations. You will oversee planning, development, and execution from concept to completion, ensuring safety and quality across teams and venues in Orlando.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with designers, engineers, and vendors, and drive projects on time and within scope, including post‑installation debriefs and optimizations.