Event Technical Director

avad3 Event Production•Lowell, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At avad3 Event Production, we’re looking for a systems-minded, operations-driven leader to oversee the gear, people, and technology that power our events. The Technical Director role blends hands-on shop leadership with strategic thinking about gear lifecycle and company-wide IT systems. You’ll lead our team of production techs and with clear direction and ensure our internal IT setup supports our team’s success. This role combines mentorship, technical operation and process improvement with time in the field doing the production work you love.

Requirements

Leads with clarity, manages with intention, and holds themselves and others accountable.
Is driven to produce events with technical excellence and creative impact, exemplifying the “proud design” we value.
Engineers simplicity into our gear and workflows- making everything easy to deploy and easy to use, making processes simpler and more efficient.
Empowers others through teaching, mentoring and wise council.
Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, tact, staying calm under pressure and treating others with respect and consideration.
Adapts to change in dynamic working environments and is able to deal with the unexpected with grace and decisiveness.
Collaborates freely with teammates and crew.
Is an excellent communicator with strong emotional intelligence.
Has a hunger for learning and growth.
5+ years of professional work experience
2+ years of experience managing people (employees or volunteers)
5+ years of experience in production operations, or event tech leadership for live events
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays and out-of-state events, sometimes on short notice
Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive vans and box trucks a plus
Comfortable with physical labor, including lifting heavy gear, loading/unloading trucks, and working long hours during show cycles
Creative set design
Technical drawing software such as Vectorworks
Clear Comm Digital Wireless Intercom
Blackmagic Design ATEM, Panels, Streamdecks
Camera Shading/Painting/CCU Setup, Robotic Cameras
LED Video Panel Design and Deployment
Advanced Projection & Blending
Wireless microphone frequency coordination
Line array design and deployment, “Smaart” software
Digital console configuration, DSP, Dante
Basic audio postproduction skills
Design, execution, and maintenance of lighting systems
Skills in repairing electronic gear: soldering, crimping, etc
Power distribution: Strong command of electrical systems and 3-phase distribution systems for events
Network configuration
Apple computer upkeep

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams—setting priorities, managing workloads, and training others.
Working knowledge of basic IT infrastructure—networking, workstation setup, access management, and troubleshooting (Mac).

Responsibilities

Manage our team of production techs, ensuring focus, alignment and professional growth
Develop & execute our gear strategy, manage the entire life cycle of gear, making sure that it is well-maintained, organized and ready to deploy
Oversee technical design and engineering for our events
Oversee company-wide IT systems
Serve onsite as the lead production tech on a variety of local and national shows

Benefits

Exciting Industry Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing, dynamic company in the live event production world.
Career Growth: Enjoy hands-on learning and opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
Supportive Team: Join a team that values your unique perspective and contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off: Start at 20 paid personal days per year, plus 7 paid holidays.
Team Culture & Fun: Enjoy annual offsite days, a festive Christmas party, and plenty of team-building fun.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match after 90 days of employment.
70% company-paid medical benefits, starting the first of the month following your hire date.
100% company-paid First Stop Health benefits.
Additional benefits available, including dental, vision, accident coverage, and more.
100% company-paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.