Technical Director Opportunities
Location: Woburn, MA
Details: Full Time
Position Overview This Technical Director is a key contributor at all stages of the event production process, from the initial concepting stage to postproduction follow-through. Leveraging their strong technical aptitude and collaborative leadership approach, this position works effectively with Technical Producers, Technicians, and clients to ensure a unified vision and a well-executed virtual or hybrid event.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in planning sessions to contribute ideas for project proposals
- Produce technical drawings
- Resolve equipment conflicts with Equipment Manager
- Assist Technical Producers with managing timelines for preproduction, show, and postproduction
- Serve as primary client contact on projects
- Serve as on-site crew chief during set, show, and tear
- Create show schedule and call cues
- Foster a supportive, respectful work environment
- Maintain knowledge of advances in technology, including virtual platforms
- Adhere to safety protocols in-office and on-site
- Complete other projects and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management
Skills & Proficiencies
- Strong project and time management ability
- Superior organization and attention to detail
- Aptitude for critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving
- Ability to visualize in a multi-spatial realm
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Working knowledge of projection, LED, audio, power, and lighting
- Familiar with safe rigging practices
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Qualifications
- 3 years of Technical Director experience
- Knowledge of virtual event platforms, including but not limited to Zoom, Teams, and Hoppin
- Experience working in the event technology and production services industry, with a concentration in corporate events and/or trade shows a plus
- Strong CAD skills required; Vectorworks preferred
Work Environment
- Frequent travel to off-site locations
- Occasional travel to out-of-state locations
- Evening and weekend availability is required
Benefits
- Highly subsidized health insurance plan
- Employer-sponsored Dental, Disability, Life, and Accident insurance
- Voluntary Vision, Life, and Accident insurance
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) and employer profit sharing contribution
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
- $75,000 - $90,000 / salary with commission
How To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and position-related inquiries to Amanda Bridge at abridge@avfx.com
