Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company•Anaheim, CA

2d•$105,100 - $140,900•Onsite

About The Position

Through innovative storytelling and 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 fields 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 for Disney Live Entertainment at the Disneyland Resort leads technical production efforts related to the development, production, installation, and turnover of live entertainment shows and product offerings, including parades, stage and atmosphere shows, spectaculars, and special events for Disneyland Resorts locations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Technical Theater or Themed Live Show Entertainment
Proven knowledge and general understanding of the operation and artistic application of several show systems and technology, including fabrication, audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control and automation systems, facilities, and rigging
Knowledge and familiarity with entertainment industry state-of-the-art technologies
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences
Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, bid evaluation, scope management, and change order negotiation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and deadlines
Experience with facility design, engineering, and construction
Skilled in project management or similar field
Leadership, partnering and strategic planning skills
Proven ability to support the creative process by collaborating with designers, directors, writers, and producers
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and travel
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge and proficiency in some or all of the following Engineering disciplines: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and/or Safety

Responsibilities

Participate in creative and technical development and coordinating/partnering with internal safety and engineering partners and local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, permitting, Fire Safety and ADA
Partner in the coordination of bid processes and vendor selections with the larger production team and Procurement, and manage vendor efforts including design development, construction and interaction with other party's fabrication, shipping, installation and buy-off
Supports/consults on maintenance, design/mounts of new shows and provides ongoing reliability and sustainment evaluations as part of implementation and operational planning, and maintains project files, tech logs, design documents, bid packages, schedules and punch lists
Provide leadership and functions as a mentor/developer and promote Company-wide standards and efficiencies
Coordinate technical implementation with Operations, Security, Entertainment Operations, Facilities, Food & Beverage, Merchandise, Transportation, and Guest Experience partners to ensure successful event delivery
Conduct technical risk assessments and operational readiness reviews to support safe execution and continuity planning
Develop, monitor, and manage project schedule, budgets, forecasts, change orders, purchase requisitions, and vendor expenditures