Technical Design & Production Intern
About The Position
We are looking for a creative problem solver with sharp technological skills who can thrive in projects where minimal instruction and direction are provided to achieve desired results. This role reports directly to the Senior Technical Director and the Technical Design & Production Team. This role will assist in day-to-day tasks that have a direct impact on projects with high-profile clients. You will perform a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, the coordination, research, development, design, construction, integration, and delivery of technological production elements for various projects as required. The intern candidate will gain experience in the technical show production field and enhance their skills in developing creative technologies.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues and challenges.
- Passion, curiosity, critical thinking skills, and the ability to be a flexible problem-solver.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients effectively.
- The ideal candidate can demonstrate comfort working in highly subjective situations, with few previously established paths to success.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of the coordination, designing, building, installation, and programming of A/V, lighting, projection, and other technical production equipment.
- Diverse skillset encompassing visual arts, film production, engineering, and software. Must be able to clearly express oneself in a variety of media.
- Pipeline experience with software applications such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Fusion360), Unreal Engine, Procreate, Revit, coding, and audio/video editing software (e.g., Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Audacity, Pro Tools).
- Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the entertainment industry.
- One or more of the following:
- -Associate or higher degree in a field relevant to the themed entertainment industry
- -Actively enrolled in a higher education program relevant to the themed entertainment industry.
- -Experience in a profession relevant to the themed entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Design & Production Team in a wide variety of projects and tasks, including, but not limited to, designing and integrating A/V, lighting, and communications systems, developing fabrication drawings for technical show set pieces, visiting project sites for fact-finding, project observation, and system integration, and system testing and adjusting.
- Attend and participate in production meetings and regular technical department meetings, as required.
- Manage and coordinate the setup, programming, and maintenance of equipment needed to operate the Production space, which will include guest presentations/speakers, theatre lighting and audio, show and concert productions, and other special events.
- Operate and maintain safeguards for the technical assets of the Production Space, including supervising the use of audio, lighting, and communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the overall space.
- Participate in company intern activities and tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
