Senior Live Entertainment Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee (FL)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Live Entertainment team at Walt Disney World Resort is seeking a Senior Technical Director to lead technical production efforts for live shows, parades, and special events. You will collaborate with designers, directors, and production partners to ensure safety, compliance, and artistic quality across global productions.

You will manage design assurance, risk mitigation, and field support from concept through delivery, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis

Qualifications

7+ years in Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment.
Knowledge of show systems: audio, lighting, video, rigging, and safety.
Experience with facility design, engineering, and construction.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on design and technical elements for DLE productions with designers, directors, and producers.
Lead Design Assurance to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
Support hazard analysis and mitigation with local and governmental authorities.
Contribute to show life cycle from concept to sustainment and operation.
Budget reporting and staffing planning for project scope.
Participate in vendor qualification and method selection.
Provide field support through install, testing, training, and opening.