Technical Director

Boutique Recruiting; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options with company

401(k) plan

Profit-sharing contributions

PTO with tenure-based increases

Paid holidays and company closures

Overtime compensation

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead the technical execution of high-end live events, from six-figure corporate meetings to multimillion-dollar productions. You will oversee schedules, specifications, equipment sourcing, vendors, budgets, and cross-functional coordination as a confident technical partner to clients.

The ideal candidate is technically driven, collaborative, highly organized, and able to translate ambitious creative concepts into flawless

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical direction or live event production.
• Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Design, Production Design, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Vectorworks for plans and drawings.
• Experience managing production schedules, vendors, equipment, and budgets.
• Strong client-facing communication and trust-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning and execution of large-scale live events.
• Develop and oversee production schedules, technical specifications, drawings, and execution plans.
• Translate creative concepts into technically sound production solutions.
• Coordinate vendors, equipment sourcing, logistics, and technical resources.
• Manage production budgets while maintaining safety and audience experience standards.
• Utilize Vectorworks and other production tools to create, communicate technical plans.
• Partner closely with clients and internal teams to address technical requirements and decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure every element of an event is aligned and delivered successfully.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Collaboration

Organizational under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Design/Production Design or related field

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Bring technical precision and creative vision to live events built to make an impact. We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead the technical execution of sophisticated corporate, technology, investor, and high-end live events ranging from large six-figure productions to multimillion-dollar projects. This role will oversee production schedules, technical specifications, equipment sourcing, vendors, budgets, and cross-functional coordination while serving as a confident technical partner to clients.

The ideal candidate is a technically driven live-events professional who understands how to turn ambitious creative concepts into flawless productions. They are collaborative, highly organized, comfortable working under pressure, and passionate about the technical craft behind exceptional live experiences.

Salary Range:

$95,000-$125,000 / Year, DOE + Overtime

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning and execution of large-scale live events, including corporate meetings, technology events, investor meetings, and high-end social productions
• Develop and oversee production schedules, technical specifications, drawings, and execution plans
• Translate creative concepts into technically sound, scalable, and cost-effective production solutions
• Coordinate vendors, equipment sourcing, logistics, and technical resources from pre-production through event completion
• Manage production budgets while maintaining exceptional quality, safety, and audience experience standards
• Utilize Vectorworks and other production tools to create, review, and communicate technical plans
• Partner closely with clients and internal teams to confidently address technical requirements, challenges, and production decisions
• Collaborate across departments to ensure every element of an event is aligned and delivered successfully

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technical direction, live event production, theatrical production, or a closely related environment
• Strong technical expertise with technical direction serving as the foundation of your experience
• Required proficiency with Vectorworks
• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Theatrical Design, Production Design, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, technical specifications, vendors, equipment, and budgets
• Experience supporting sophisticated, large-scale events with significant technical and creative requirements
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the confidence to provide technical guidance and build trust
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with respect for experienced colleagues and an openness to different perspectives
• Ability to remain composed, organized, and solutions-focused during long, fast-paced production days
• Flexibility to work hours dictated by live event and project schedules
• Medical insurance options with increasing employer contributions based on tenure
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution eligibility
• Potential employer profit-sharing contributions to retirement
• PTO with increased vacation based on tenure
• Paid holidays and additional company closures
• Overtime compensation for qualifying hours