Technical Director - Proprietary Events

Technical Director - Proprietary Events

Support the event team leadership in delivering complex technical programs to proprietary events. Own the technical experience to expand on the overall event goals and scale to exceed expectations.

• Partner with proprietary events team, project management, and client contacts to define event strategy.
• Accurately manage and assess technical production budget throughout event life cycle.
• Develop, review, and revise technical / production drawings and plans to ensure accuracy.
• Present plans, recommendations, and updates regularly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead on technical pre-production, including schedules, site plans, labor planning, and show/event flow.
• Establish technical integration standards within Derse and client portfolios.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure the best fit in technical partnerships to accomplish objectives.
• Identify technical and operational risks, developing proactive plans to protect event experiences.
• Drive event technology and production innovations internally and implement best standard practices.
• Influence event design and strategy in the early stages of creative development.
• Evaluate technical performance and conduct post-event performance measurements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree within Event Management, Technical/Theater Production, Business Management or similar required.
• 8+ years of experience within technical event production, preferably in proprietary events or trade show management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting programs preferred.
• Strong client and internal stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year. Travel is considered heavy at times.