Senior Technical Director — Live Events & Production

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C. in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Director to lead entertainment and production operations. You will coordinate creative and technical teams, oversee lighting, sound, staging, and power, and ensure on-site execution meets professional standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and a track record of delivering complex live events on time and within safety guidelines. Candidate should have 5+ years in entertainment production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and departments.
• Strong safety and on-site troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex live events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production team, including department leads (Sound Quality & Lighting, etc.) and on-site technicians.
• Plan and manage logistics, including truck routes, labor allocation, and gear preparation.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to ensure all technical requirements are met.
• Handle subrental POs, equipment orders, and oversee inventory management in coordination with warehouse staff.
• Serve as the point of contact for project managers, ensuring smooth coordination between entertainment and production departments.
• Ensure all production setups meet professional standards, troubleshooting technical issues on-site as necessary.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed on-site and all equipment is handled according to best practices.
• Manage logistics for loading/unloading equipment for events, ensuring timely and efficient transportation.
• Oversee the setup and execution of event production, including lighting, audio, staging, and power needs.

Skills

Leadership

On-site coordination

Team supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Viper Staffing Services L.L.C. in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Director to lead entertainment and production operations. You will coordinate creative and technical teams, oversee lighting, sound, staging, and power, and ensure on-site execution meets professional standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and a track record of delivering complex live events on time and within safety guidelines. Candidate should have 5+ years in entertainment production.