Senior Technical Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Technical Director in United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technical production, large-scale live experiences, and global event innovation. You will lead the technical execution of high-profile events for some of the world’s most influential brands, ensuring flawless delivery across complex, multi-format experiences including keynotes, hybrid events, expos, and roadshows. Acting as a key technical authority, you will guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through execution and post-event analysis. The role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on problem solving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You will collaborate closely with producers, clients, and vendors to transform creative visions into technically exceptional experiences. This is a highly visible role where innovation, precision, and leadership directly shape global brand storytelling.

• Lead the full technical production lifecycle, including planning, coordination, execution, and post-event wrap-up for complex live and virtual events.
• Translate client goals into technical solutions, ensuring high-quality execution of audio, video, lighting, rigging, and power distribution systems.
• Oversee onsite operations including load-in, setup, live execution, troubleshooting, and strike of all technical elements.
• Manage and supervise technical crews, vendors, labor teams, and subcontractors while ensuring budget alignment and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate closely with producers and stakeholders to align technical execution with creative vision and event objectives.
• Maintain documentation, improve internal technical standards, and contribute to continuous process and workflow optimization.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance future production capabilities.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience as a Technical Director in client-facing live event production roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing large technical teams, vendors, and cross-functional production crews.
• Strong expertise in budget management, labor coordination, and vendor negotiation.
• Deep technical knowledge of live event systems including audio, video, lighting, rigging, and power distribution.
• Ability to travel up to 40 percent, including internationally, with a valid US passport.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal and client-facing abilities.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks required; AutoCAD familiarity considered a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in scheduling, documentation, and onsite execution.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while managing multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Salary range between 130,000 and 145,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Health and dental insurance with multiple plan options
• 100 percent employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Optional additional life and long-term disability insurance at employee expense
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts with pre-tax contribution options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedules with remote work options
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.