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Opus Agency · 9 hours ago

Technical Director

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$82K/yr - $95K/yr

7+ years exp

Opus Agency is a future-forward full-service global event agency with a focus on shaping the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. The Technical Director will ensure that the technical production experience meets objectives and exceeds client expectations, leading teams to produce technology for various events and maintaining strong vendor relations.

AdvertisingEvent ManagementEventsMarketing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist with project management responsibilities: plan, organize, schedule, and supervise crew, equipment and activities required to meet project deliverables. (includes video, audio, lighting, rigging, power distribution)

Coordinate execution of acquiring and/or booking all venue equipment, perishables, supplies and rental gear

Coordinate execution of Event Permits, COI, Fire Marshall details, etc

In charge of supervising crew for onsite load in, setup, tear down and load out of AV equipment in addition to physical configuration and connecting and interfacing all AV equipment

Provide troubleshooting in the event of equipment failure or system breakdown

Inform Opus of and any potential labor overages and schedule adjustments affecting budget

Manage labor schedules

Survey vendors, contractors, gear, technologies, labor pools

Assist with resolve of budgets

Continue to build lasting vendor relations

Document best practices and archive all show files with team

Archive any contacts or venue details into server system

Qualification

Technical Director experienceBudget managementA/V vendor managementProject managementVectorWorks proficiencyAutoCAD familiarityCommunicationTeam collaborationAttention to detailLeadership skillsTime management

Required

7+ years of Technical Director experience in a client-facing role

Proven experience managing budgets, sub vendors, union and non-union labor, and production-specific elements

Ability to travel as needed to ensure customer success and program oversight

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Ability to directly manage A/V vendors, labor companies, clients and client relationships

Attention to detail regarding production schedules, onsite schedules, security, doc, labor call sheets, partner collaboration, and overall planning tools for technical production

Must have proficiency in VectorWorks, AutoCAD familiarity a plus

Detailed knowledge of vendor pricing for production elements in both large and small