Audio Visual Technical Director

Temporary full-time onsite role in Santa Clara, CA (95050) for an estimated 12 months. Hourly rate: $95–$130.

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized and hardworking Audio-Visual Technical Director to design and bring our biggest moments to life, supporting NVIDIA. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the audio/visual production field and demonstrate a commitment to providing a premier experience for our global audience.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside creative and executive teams to fabricate stage and set ideas while reinforcing global brand and AV standards with production vendors.
• Mediate between AV production vendors and internal planning teams to define specs and requirements for outstanding productions.
• Design, set up, and operate AV systems, including LED screens, audio systems, lighting, projection, and stage equipment to deliver extraordinary presentations and productions.
• Ensure reliable operation of audio visual equipment throughout events, diagnosing and resolving issues as they arise.
• Monitor, analyze, and solve issues regarding video, cameras, digital switchers, digital routers, digital video servers, character generators, automation, and digital routing; step into core operator positions as needed (e.g., TD, PM, A1, V1, LD, EIC, broadcast engineer, or show caller).
• Apply experience with AV over IP protocols (Dante, MADI, AVB, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI), video standards, protocols, digital video aspects (EDID management, resolutions, frame rates, sync, color depth, chroma subsampling), video streaming and delivery standards, codecs, and protocols (RTMP, SRT, AV1).
• Survey venues, provide guidance on event AV needs, identify equipment requirements, and plan exact positioning of equipment; create drawings to ensure alignment.
• Design, test, prep, and operate audio visual infrastructure and hardware with NVIDIA's newest technology and products.
• Maintain all NVIDIA-owned AV equipment with a team and conduct regular testing; troubleshoot and repair equipment as required.
• Manage third-party vendors hired to support larger events; supervise union labor schedules, handle overtime, and adjust crew as needed.
• Lead collaborative discussions with internal events leads, business units, and external vendors to accommodate AV needs into event spaces.
• Ensure the safe transfer and shipment of equipment.
• Travel up to 40% (domestic and international) for event setup, support, and teardown; assignments may last up to 14 days.

Requirements

• 10–12 years of validated experience in the audio-visual field, including A/V installations involving equipment rack fabrication, LED design, termination and calibration of audio and video equipment, and implementation of control systems.
• Operating experience with Pixera, Christie Spyder X80/Spyder Studio, Barco (e2, S3, PDS-4K), VectorWorks/AutoCAD, and Blackmagic Design products.
• Familiarity with LED processors (Megapixel Helios, Brompton Tessera) and lighting devices (Chamsys MQ70 consoles, Elation Lighting fixtures).
• Experience with CDN platforms (YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, IBM Watson Video, Vimeo) and vMix Live Production and streaming software.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Active CA driver’s license for transportation of items to local events.
• Ability to lift and move objects in excess of 40 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Experience working with union labor and understanding union rules.
• Travel up to 40% (local and international) for event setup, support, and teardown (up to 14-day increments).

Preferred Qualifications

• Training certifications for A/V systems, including CTS-I, NSCA, or Cedia equivalent, or additional certifications by a product manufacturer.

Pay

Hourly rate: $95–$130.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite shift: 8 AM–5 PM PT. Estimated duration: 12 months.