Senior Technical Director, Live Event Production

FREEMAN; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a Hybrid Technical Director in Dallas with extensive experience in project management and corporate events. You will lead technical strategy, staffing, and coordination from opportunity to completion, ensuring optimal production design and on-site execution across multiple show sites.

Travel up to 50% and collaboration with clients, sales, and operations are key. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 15+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience accepted.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience with at least 10 years in corporate events, special events, entertainment, or theater.
• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Strong problem-solving with labor teams.
• Able to apply algebra and geometry to relevant situations.
• Proficient in CAD; interpret AutoCAD, VectorWorks, and architectural drawings.
• Deep knowledge of audio, lighting, video, and set systems.
• Capable of navigating ambiguous situations.
• Diplomacy and tact in high-pressure settings.
• Experience delivering training programs.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proficient with Google Drive and Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, team player.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops senior level client relationships to position Studio Blue as a strategic partner.
• Collaborates with clients, sales, operations, and project managers to design events and coordinate production activities.
• Mentors team members for growth and development.
• Negotiates client contracts on behalf of sales representatives.
• Assesses staffing and resource needs for projects.
• Creates show diagrams based on budgeted designs and ensures on-site staff understand.
• Schedules personnel to optimize resources.
• Oversees load-in/out, installation, and dismantle of equipment; coordinates crews.
• Ensures correct specification setup and optimization of event requirements.
• Oversees installation for all labor types; manages complex on-site workflows.
• Produces stage scenery involving multiple elements and materials.
• Maintains production books and event schedules.
• Coordinates vendor logistics for events.
• Manages on-site labor budgets with input from EP and Client Solutions Manager.
• Drives safety standards and SOPs.
• Keeps up with industry trends and knowledge.

Skills

Client relations

Pre-production coordination

Mentoring

Contract negotiation

Resource planning

Event design diagrams

Staffing management

Safety standards

Studio production workflows

Industry trends awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Relevant work experience

Tools

CAD programs

AutoCAD

VectorWorks

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Hybrid Technical Director in Dallas with extensive experience in project management and corporate events. You will lead technical strategy, staffing, and coordination from opportunity to completion, ensuring optimal production design and on-site execution across multiple show sites.

Travel up to 50% and collaboration with clients, sales, and operations are key. Bachelor’s degree preferred; 15+ years in related fields.