Technical Producer (Live Events)

Hartmann Studios is a full-service, employee-owned event strategy, design, and production company with offices in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay area, and West Des Moines. We create immersive, innovative live experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands. We're looking for a

senior Technical Producer

who can lead the technical delivery of complex, large-scale conferences from concept through execution. This role owns the

full event ecosystem -

keynotes, expos, breakouts, and ancillary programming - ensuring everything works together seamlessly.

You'll serve as the

technical lead and client partner , connecting creative vision to execution while guiding strategy, solving problems, and keeping teams aligned across multiple environments.

What you'll do

Lead technical strategy across full conference programs

Own execution across

keynote, expo, breakout, and multi-track environments
Build workflows that support

simultaneous programming and multiple venues
Ensure consistency and integration across all event components
Serve as the client's technical advisor

Act as the

primary technical point of contact
Translate ideas into scalable, executable solutions
Provide clear guidance, risk assessment, and recommendations
Drive expo and exhibit hall integration

Oversee

expo floor operations , including power, internet, rigging, and AV
Partner with

EACs, general service contractors, and venues
Align exhibitor needs with overall show production
Navigate union environments and complex load-in/load-out sequencing
Lead cross-functional technical teams

Guide Technical Directors, Production Managers, Coordinators, and specialists
Define scope, roles, and communication across teams
Lead the

technical organization for each project

(project-based leadership)
Shape programs early

Get involved before full team activation
Help define

technical approach, staffing, and vendor strategy
Partner closely with the Executive Producer and client teams
Guide budgets and operations

Support budget planning across AV, lighting, rigging, scenic, labor, logistics, and venue operations
Track costs, identify risks, and find efficiencies without sacrificing quality
Manage execution and technical planning

Identify bottlenecks and solve problems in real time
Stay calm and decisive during rehearsals and live events
Oversee technical documentation, including schedules, system plans, and

CAD drawings
Ensure safety and compliance

Maintain alignment with venue requirements, regulations, and safety standards
Partner with technical teams to uphold best practices
What you bring

We're looking for someone who has already operated at a high level in this space and understands how complex conferences come together.

Required experience

7+ years in technical production for live events or conferences
Experience leading

large-scale events (5,000+ attendees or similar complexity)
Ownership across

multiple event environments

(not just keynote or expo alone)
Direct

expo / tradeshow experience , including exhibitor workflows and EACs
Strong knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, scenic, and show integration
Experience leading Technical Directors, Production Managers, and specialists
Proven

budget ownership across technical areas
Comfort working with and interpreting

CAD files
You understand

The differences between keynote, breakout, and expo environments
Exhibitor vs show management workflows
Expo infrastructure (power, internet, show services)
Multi-track breakout execution and load-in/load-out sequencing
What makes you successful

You can see the big picture

and

understand the details
You're confident working with both clients and technical teams
You bring structure and clarity to complex environments
You stay calm, proactive, and solutions-focused under pressure