Director of Technical Design

About the role

The Director of Technical Design – Scenic is responsible for leading and overseeing the Technical Design department for PRG Scenic Technologies. This role provides direct leadership to Technical Designers while ensuring the successful development of scenic fabrication projects from concept through installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to Technical Designers
• Establish and enforce technical design standards, workflows, documentation practices, and design processes that support efficient fabrication, project execution, and client satisfaction
• Lead the Technical Design department in the development of scenic designs from concept through fabrication and installation
• Collaborate with Sales, the Quote Team, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Production to develop practical, profitable, and creative technical solutions
• Oversee concept development, technical layouts, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation
• Ensure technical designs meet client expectations, project requirements, safety standards, applicable codes, and company quality standards
• Review and approve technical design packages prior to release for fabrication
• Oversee the development of accurate bills of materials, statements of probable cost, and procurement documentation
• Identify long-lead materials and coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to minimize schedule impacts
• Ensure design assumptions, life safety considerations, engineering requirements, and fabrication methods are clearly defined throughout the project lifecycle
• Support Project Managers during project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, site surveys, and project strategy discussions as required
• Support fabrication teams by resolving design questions and troubleshooting field conditions throughout production and installation
• Promote standardization of design practices, reusable inventory, and continuous process improvements
• Identify opportunities for additional project scope and communicate potential changes to Project Management and Sales
• Lead regular department meetings to review workload, priorities, operational updates, and process improvements
• Work on-site or travel to project locations as necessary to support project success

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor with experience in 3D modeling software
• Strong knowledge of scenic fabrication, theatrical construction, entertainment technology, engineering coordination, and live event production
• Strong understanding of fabrication methods, materials, structural systems, scenic automation, rigging, and installation practices
• Experience developing bills of materials, fabrication documentation, and technical drawing packages
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments to deliver successful projects
• Experience leading and developing Technical Design teams
• Strong understanding of scenic fabrication, engineering coordination, production workflows, and installation practices
• Experience developing technical concepts from initial design through fabrication and installation
• Experience working in entertainment, touring, sports, corporate events, museums, themed entertainment, or scenic fabrication environments