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TAIT · 1 hour ago

Technical Director (Freelance Opportunities)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

TAIT is a company that partners with artists and brands to create innovative live experiences. The Technical Director will lead the technical production team and oversee the planning and execution of events, ensuring that all technical components align with the client's vision and safety standards.

Events

Responsibilities

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

Strive for continuous improvement by placing an emphasis on both receiving and giving feedback

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

Work with Producer to manage client relationships – establishing trust & confidence in the technical team’s capabilities

Keep up-to-date on current events, industry trends, technology and resources

Comfortable working in an office setting, as well as from more rigorous & non-traditional onsite environments

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

Depending on the project, manage budgets & profit margins (or work in tandem with Producer) for assigned productions

Manage relationships and communications with technical vendors

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

Qualification

Technical production leadershipBudget managementTheatrical staging expertiseAudioVideo productionClient relationship managementProject management toolsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsFlexibilityTeam collaborationAttention to detail