Technical Director

VIVA is seeking a Full-Time Technical Director to support live and virtual event productions globally. This role is responsible for all production technologies, including lighting, sound, video, scenic, tradeshow, exposition, broadcast, and streaming event production. We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Director with exceptional CAD Design and 3D Scenic Rendering expertise to develop detailed 3D event files and site plans for a diverse range of projects—from intimate meetings to large-scale, multi-site events in both interior and exterior environments. This position is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented professional with a passion for event visualization, scenic design, and technical production planning. If you have a strong command of 3D workflows and CAD-based event design, we’d love to hear from you.

This position will work from our Rockville, MD office and require travel.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 3D models, event layouts, and site plans, rendering immersive visualizations that support event design, production, and execution
• Develop and manage Vectorworks files with a strong emphasis on Spotlight Toolsets, multi-file referencing, 3D workflows, and library management.
• Ensure efficient layer and class organization in large-scale event files to maintain clarity and usability.
• Produce seating layouts, scenic detail drawings, and technical renderings to support event planning and execution.
• Expertise in 3D rendering and animation expertise in 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, TwinMotion, Enscape, D5 Render, and Depence 3.
• Work closely with the Creative team and Executive Producer to determine the necessary technical support required for any assigned project
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure the proper design and execution of the project’s full technical needs, including but not limited to scenic, video, audio, lighting, rigging, streaming, and special effects
• Work with the Executive Producer to ensure project remains on budget
• Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that best practices for time, equipment, and safety management are followed
• Coordinates on-site schedules so all technical and creative staff work in a cohesive manner
• Responsible for on-site management of all technical teams during load-in, execution of the show, and load-out.
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• Coordinates on-site schedules so all technical and creative staff work in a cohesive manner
• Responsible for on-site management of all technical teams during load-in, execution of the show, and load-out.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in live and/or virtual event production
• Understanding of lighting, audio, video, computer networking, and scenic technical equipment, and systems used for both live and virtual events
• Highly organized, adaptable, and creative
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed

Requirements:

• Technical Theatrical/Media/Communications/Scenic Design Degree (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Design program Vectorworks
• Proficiency in external Design render Software: D5, Unreal, Enscape, etc.
• Proficient in the operation of both MAC and PC computers
• Understanding of IP networks (Internet, Intranet, VPN, Dante, NDI, etc.)
• Understanding of current best practices and programs for virtual events
• Understanding of life safety standards as defined by the NFPA
• Valid Driver's License and Passport or the ability to get one
• Microsoft Office, iWork, and Google Suite proficiency