Technical Director (Freelance Opportunities) Job at Page No Longer Active in New
Page No Longer Active, New York, NY, United States
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.)
Responsibilities
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
Position Requirements
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
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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.)
Responsibilities
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
Position Requirements
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
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