Sr Technical Director (CT)

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Employee perks

Job summary

Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is seeking a seasoned design and technical lead for live show entertainment. You will partner with Designers, Directors, Writers, and Producers to shape design elements and ensure compliance with global standards and regulations.

You will support hazard analyses, lead risk mitigation efforts, and participate in all phases from concept through delivery and sustainment. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment environment.
• Experience with show systems: audio, lighting, video, control, rigging, and safety.
• Strong design, engineering collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in design and technical elements for DLE Productions and coordinate with Designers, Directors and Producers.
• Lead Design Assurance to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Support hazard analysis and mitigation with authorities responsible for safety and codes.
• Contribute to Show Life Cycle across all phases from concept to sustainment.
• Compile and report budgets and assess staffing needs for projects.
• Participate in scope reviews, vendor qualification, and construction methods.
• Engage in design and production reviews and work sessions.
• Provide field support during install, testing, training, and opening.
• Prepare documentation, safety plans, and as-built packages.
• Own discipline delivery and contribute to research and standards.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation strategies clearly.
• Engage in industry forums and track technology trends.

Skills

Technical theater

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Project planning

Adaptability

Design option research

Documentation & standards

Education

Theatrical design/production/PM degree

Job description

About the Role & Team:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This team with varied strengths - representing a wide variety of subject areas and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust!

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate in the creation of design and technical elements for all DLE Productions through the effective execution of the creative process, in collaboration with Designers, Directors, Writers, Producers, and Production and Operators partners
• Lead Design Assurance efforts to ensure all design & technical elements for DLE productions comply with company Standards, Government regulations, and applicable local and national authorities having jurisdiction
• Provide support for Hazard Analysis and Issue Mitigation of all design & technical elements by partnering with local teams and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including Safety, Global Engineering & Technology, Quality Engineering, Standards & Sustainment, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction
• Contribute to the Show Life Cycle during the concept, creative, feasibility, development, production (fabrication), delivery, and sustainment phases - Helping define compliance, mitigations, and reliability for safe, on-going operations
• Compile and report on budgets for your project scope; understand staffing needs against project support
• Participate in Scope of Work review, vendor qualification process, and identification of construction methodologies
• Participate in Creative Reviews, Design Reviews, Work Sessions, and Production Meetings
• Provide field support through install, acceptance procedures, test & adjust, programming, training, rehearsal, and opening
• Documentation support through review sessions, testing documentation, safety plans, and as built documentation packages
• Full discipline understanding, taking on project delivery and participating in blue sky when asked
• Companywide standards contribution and research
• Creative element discovery including research in advancement of materials, equipment, and methodology
• Identify risk and communicate risk mitigation and solutions in a clear, timely manner
• Participate in industry forums and be aware of industry technology trends, pushing the boundaries of technical innovation

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years of experience working in a Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment environment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the operation and artistic application of a variety of show systems and technology, including audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control systems, video, facilities, and rigging
• Proven experience with facility design, engineering, and construction
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express creative ideas
• Proven track record of supporting the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, producers, and writers
• Highly motivated requiring minimal direction and follow-up
• Strong computer, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated leadership, partnership, and strategic planning skills
• Natural collaborative ability to make sense out of diverse multidisciplinary requirements and to bring the project goals into focus for everyone involved
• Ability to research and present technical design options so that the team can make informed decisions that ultimately give the project greater depth
• Ability to establish and maintain consistency, quality, accuracy, and professionalism of design packages and associated technical design documents published by Disney Live Entertainment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and some international travel for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong understanding of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Epcot Building Codes and all other applicable local Authorities Having Jurisdiction and regulatory agencies
• Experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Walt Disney culture
• Knowledge and proficiency in some or all of the following engineering disciplines: structural, mechanical, electrical, software, safety
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, and for extended periods of time (bi-lingual English/French and/or English/Mandarin is a plus)

Education:

College degree or equivalent professional experience with focus in theatrical design, technical production, and/or project management

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $67,020.00-$89,820.00 per year based on a 24 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Live Entertainment.

Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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