Technical Director; Freelance

Overview

Position

Purpose:

Lead a technical production team, contribute to the client relationship, and oversee the planning & execution of events from a technical perspective. Provide excellent customer service, understanding the importance of forging relationships with clients & production partners alike to successfully spearhead a project from beginning to end. Responsible for the “how & why” of all technical operations, including scenic, staging, audio, video, lighting, rigging, and labor.

Must be US based. Hybrid work environment; remote for preproduction and wrap, with on site dates as required by individual projects. Travel: around 20-50% of the time, domestic; international possible. (site visits & onsite time depending on project assignments.)

• Work with Producer to manage client relationships – establishing trust & confidence in the technical team’s capabilities
• Ensure all technical components of a production are developed & executed flawlessly in keeping with the client’s vision, budget requirements, timeline, and safety standards
• Play a key role in projects from conception through pre-production, budgeting, onsite execution, and post-production
• Manage relationships and communications with technical vendors
• Depending on the project, manage budgets & profit margins (or work in tandem with Producer) for assigned productions
• Work with project staffing team to outline staffing needs and fill roles as projected within the budget
• Draft site plans, ground plans, and other layouts as required
• Oversee & participate in developing pitches & expanding service offerings
• Grow event capabilities with existing clients and bring new client opportunities to the company
• Manage expectations (Client, Venue, and Internal), provide feedback, and anticipate challenges before they arise
• Leading by example, clearly setting expectations, communicating processes, setting goals for improvement, and offering support as necessary
• Enforce safety standards, follow policies & procedures, and make recommendations as necessary
• Comfortable working in an office setting, as well as from more rigorous & non-traditional onsite environments

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in live events / entertainment / theatre / production (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Functional competencies in theatrical staging & rigging, sound reinforcement, production lighting, and audio & video production
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience working with & directing union & non-union stagehands
• Computer skills:
  Macintosh OS or Windows platform using Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn communications and project management tools, such as Slack, Box, Airtable, Concur and Google Docs
• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written. Effectively communicate with staff of all experience levels
• Have outstanding organizational skills & great attention to detail
• Take initiative, act responsively, and demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Anticipate & solve problems before they arise – providing viable & cost-effective solutions
• Be collaborative, engaged, curious, and solution-oriented
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (nights & weekends) as required