Senior Technical Director – Live Event Production

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

Job summary

Encore seeks a Technical Director to lead technical design, planning and execution for large-scale events. You will collaborate with producers, creative teams, and project managers to translate client visions into feasible technical solutions across scenic, lighting, audio, video and labor.

You will own budgets, source vendors, supervise staff, and ensure safety and standards are met, while guiding onsite delivery and post-event review.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry.
• 5+ years in a Project Manager role.
• 3+ year of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with budgets and cost control.
• Ability to travel up to 50% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate 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 the technical feasibility of conceptual designs and provide viable solutions while maintaining the integrity of the customer’s vision.
• 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.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Encore seeks a Technical Director to lead technical design, planning and execution for large-scale events. You will collaborate with producers, creative teams, and project managers to translate client visions into feasible technical solutions across scenic, lighting, audio, video and labor.

You will own budgets, source vendors, supervise staff, and ensure safety and standards are met, while guiding onsite delivery and post-event review.