Technical Director jobs in District of Columbia

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Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop event designs and coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with the event budget.
• Negotiates client contracts on behalf of Client Solutions Manager.
• Partners with clients to produce event media content.
• Creates CAD diagrams and for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information.
• Assists in the scheduling and/or recommending of personnel to optimize resources.
• Oversees load-in, load-out, installation and dismantling of equipment.
• Coordinates and/or assists both technical and labor crews.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct specification setup and optimization of event requirements.
• Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of technical systems.
• Oversees installation for full-time, part-time, and contingent labor force.
• Directs workflow for teams at events with a high degree of complexity.
• Oversees scenic construction to ensure it is within established show design parameters.
• Produces stage scenic involving multiple elements, mediums, and materials.
• Produces events with multi-element switching and cues.
• Generates and maintains a comprehensive production book and schedule for each event.
• Coordinates logistics with multiple vendors for all events needs.
• Coordinates and supervises on-site labor and review any labor budget impacts with Client Solutions Manager.
• Calls complex show cues for all technical disciplines.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and knowledge.
• Mentors production team and provides informal training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience working in project management with a minimum of 8 years focused on corporate events, entertainment, or theater; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate how to install and troubleshoot various related equipment.
• Ability to incorporate advanced problem-solving techniques with labor team.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to relevant situations.
• Ability to calculate figures such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Experience drawing system design in AutoCAD or VectorWorks.
• Ability to develop and interpret AutoCAD, VectorWorks, and/or architectural drawings and renderings.
• Proven aptitude in CAD programs and MS Office suite.
• An in-depth knowledge base of audio, lighting, video, and set systems.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations.
• Diplomacy and tact in high-pressure situations involving different personality types.
• Participation in formal leadership training.
• Experience delivering formal training programs to diverse groups.
• Strong general business acumen.

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