Senior Technical Director – Proprietary Event Production

DERSE INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Energetic culture

Job summary

Derse, a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder, seeks a Technical Director in Milwaukee, WI. You will lead the technical strategy and oversee the full production lifecycle for proprietary events from early creative development through post-event evaluation.

The role emphasizes owning the technical experience, collaborating with client contacts and internal teams, and driving innovation in event technology and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Technical/Theater Production, Business Management or similar.
• 8+ years of experience within technical event production, preferably proprietary events or trade show management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting programs preferred.
• Strong client and internal stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy, execution, and integration for proprietary events.
• Own the technical experience to expand on event goals and scale to exceed expectations.
• Partner with event teams to define event strategy.
• Manage technical production budgets throughout the event lifecycle.
• Develop plans and drawings to ensure accuracy and present updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead technical pre-production activities including schedules, site plans, and labor planning.
• Establish technical integration standards within Derse and client portfolios.
• Manage vendor relationships to fit technical partnerships.
• Identify risks and develop proactive plans to protect event experiences.
• Drive innovations in event technology and production practices.
• Influence event design and strategy in early creative development.
• Evaluate technical performance and conduct post-event measurements.

Skills

Event production

Technical leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree related to events/production

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Derse, a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder, seeks a Technical Director in Milwaukee, WI. You will lead the technical strategy and oversee the full production lifecycle for proprietary events from early creative development through post-event evaluation.

The role emphasizes owning the technical experience, collaborating with client contacts and internal teams, and driving innovation in event technology and operations.