What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director- Live Events Job at Encore Global in Coppell position at Encore Global?
The approximate salary range in New York and Washington State is $102,879- $126,026 per year with incentive opportunities. The approximate salary range in California and New Jersey is $94,965- $116,332 per year with incentive opportunities. The approximate salary range in Colorado is $87,501-$106,638 per year with incentive opportunities.
Position Overview
The Technical Director is responsible for assessing and determining technical requirements for large-scale events during the concept design and development phases. This position will collaborate with Producers, Creative team members, and Project Managers to ensure the client’s vision is achievable based on the technical requirements, budgetary parameters, location of venue(s), and event schedule. The Technical Director is responsible for technical operations, as defined by the project SOW to include scenic, staging, audio, video, lighting, rigging and labor. Additionally, the Technical Director will oversee and / or develop all technical designs and engineering plans providing Creative and Producers with viable solutions and / or identifying potential challenges. The Technical Director will identify and source appropriate production services, equipment, and technical leads as defined by Encore’s Technical and Production Standards. This position will partner with Project Managers / Executive Producers for event planning execution and on-site delivery, and support. The Technical Director will report to either the Dir, Project Management or Dir, Production.
Key Job Responsibilities
Event Design
- Prepare and communicate preliminary production & labor schedules, project scope, and execution plan to Creative team, Producers, and Project Managers.
- Oversee development of event layouts, technical designs, engineering plans, wiring diagrams and scenic build drawings based on production requirements.
- Collaborate with Creative team and Producers in assessing the technical feasibility of conceptual designs and provide viable solutions while maintaining the integrity of the customer’s vision.
- Determine and secure resources and / or specialty vendors required for designing complex production elements.
- Participate in the evolution of the event design by attending internal and client meetings, creating preliminary show documentation, and responding to questions and / or concerns from Creative team, Executive Producers and Project Managers.
- Confirm appropriate equipment, technical positions, and production services are included in the proposal based on the production needs of the event.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organization and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
- Act as a technical resource about industry trends and Encore products, services, and departments.
Event Development
Financial Management
Administrative & Training
Job Qualifications
Competencies
Work Environment
Hotel
Work is performed in a hotel / convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and / or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.
The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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Salary : $87,501 - $106,638
