Senior Technical Director - Large-Scale Live Events

Encore; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore, a leader in corporate staging and broadcast production, seeks a Technical Director to assess technical requirements for large-scale events across concept, pre-production, and execution phases. You will partner with Producers, Creative teams, and Project Managers to deliver viable solutions within budget, venue constraints, and schedules.

You will oversee scenic, staging, audio, video, lighting, LED, and labor; develop technical designs, manage budgets, mentor staff, and ensure on-site

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry.
• 5+ years in a Project Managers role
• 3+ year of Supervisory experience preferred
• Functional competencies in event staging, scenery, theatrical rigging, sound reinforcement, production lighting, and video systems and displays
• Intermediate level drafting skills in drawing software (Vectorworks or AutoCAD)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong Technical Background
• Strong Client relationship skills
• Familiarity with budgets and cost control
• Operational logistics experience
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple complex job functions within a fast-paced environment
• MS Office experience required
• Technical diagram knowledge/experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% may be required

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary production schedules, project scope, and execution plan to Creative team, Producers, and Project Managers.
• Oversee development of event layouts, technical designs, engineering plans, wiring diagrams and scenic build drawings based on production requirements.
• Collaborate with Creative team and Producers in assessing technical feasibility of conceptual designs and provide viable solutions.
• Determine and secure resources and/or specialty vendors required for designing complex production elements.
• Participate in the evolution of the event design by attending internal and client meetings, creating preliminary show documentation, and responding to questions and/or concerns from Creative team, Executive Producers and Project Managers.
• Confirm appropriate equipment, technical positions, and production services are included in the proposal based on the production needs of the event.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organization and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
• Act as a technical resource about industry trends and Encore products, services, and departments.
• Act as the point of contact for technical and logistical needs for Producers and Project Managers during the planning phase.
• Manage assigned scope technical design, development, and logistical planning from client approved scope of work to Producer/Project Manager handoff.
• Source and secure specialty vendors for unique production elements.
• Own the custom scenic solution within the assigned scope, ensuring builds align with the approved design intent, technical specifications, load-in and rigging requirements, and safety standards.
• Communicate technical deliverables as outlined in the SOW to the Producer/Project Manager.
• Inform the Project Manager of client’s production standards, preferences, unique requirements, specific requests, and hot button issues.
• Support Producers/Project Managers with onsite technical challenges, design changes and equipment modifications.
• Mentor and communicate with Encore Team Members on event design & development and provide best practices to help improve local knowledge base and experience of Project Managers.
• Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
• Follow up with Producer or Project Manager on-site to ensure that their needs are met, and the Creative team vision meets the client’s expectations.
• Assist in the creation, analysis, and execution of the project budget, partnering with regional leadership to mitigate external workforce and sub-rental spend.
• Manage design and engineering costs to align with proposed budget and inform the Executive Producer/Project Manager of additional unforeseen costs.
• Confirm vendor hard costs and ensure target margins are maintained.
• Participate in the development of Technical Director SOPs.
• Conduct review and analysis of proposed events as required.
• Assist in the training and development of technical team members.
• Counsel Producers/Project Managers around technical best practices and industry innovations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Staging & rigging

Lighting & audio

Budgeting

Client relations

CAD drafting

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Encore, a leader in corporate staging and broadcast production, seeks a Technical Director to assess technical requirements for large-scale events across concept, pre-production, and execution phases. You will partner with Producers, Creative teams, and Project Managers to deliver viable solutions within budget, venue constraints, and schedules.

You will oversee scenic, staging, audio, video, lighting, LED, and labor; develop technical designs, manage budgets, mentor staff, and ensure on-site