Technical Director

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The Technical Director with Disney Live Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort leads technical production efforts related to the development of live entertainment shows and product offerings, including parades, stage shows, and special events for Worldwide Disney Parks and Resorts locations.

This is a full-time role on-site in Orlando that will report to the Manager - Technical Direction.

What You Will Do

• Develop, lead, and mentor crew and technical/production planners while promoting company-wide standards and efficiencies
• Participate in the creative development
• Coordinating/partnering with local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, permitting, and ADA
• Coordinate bid processes and vendor selections with contracts and procurement and manage vendor efforts, including design development, construction
• Interact with other parties’ fabrication, shipping, installation, and buy-off teams
• Supports and consults on maintenance, design, and mounts of new shows
• Provide ongoing Entertainment Show Quality evaluations as part of the implementation and operational planning
• Maintains project files, tech logs, design documents, bid packages, schedules, and punch lists

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the operation and artistic application of a wide variety of show systems and technology, including audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control systems, video, facilities, and rigging
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with the entertainment industry’s innovative technologies
• Proven experience with facility design, engineering, and construction
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express creative ideas
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated leadership, partnering, and strategic planning skills
• Highly motivated, requiring minimal direction and follow-up
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD)
• Proven track record to support the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, writers, and producers
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally frequently for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in live show development
• Proven business management experience
• Proficient in some or all of the following engineering subject areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, software, safety
• Proficiency in other languages is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Technical Theater with a focus on technical design, construction, and production

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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