Technical Director

Nth Degree • Remote , US,

3d • $200,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

INVNT is a global experiential marketing and brand storytelling agency specializing in live events, digital experiences, and integrated campaigns. The Technical Director translates creative concepts into actionable, structurally sound technical plans for individual projects. The role is responsible for technical pre-production, CAD drafting, and on-site execution of assigned shows, while managing day-to-day vendor deliverables, coordinating venue logistics, and ensuring technical builds are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The position may be performed remotely, with the ability to travel to various events. The Technical Director reports directly to the Senior Director of Technical Services. The stated salary is $200,000.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience as a Technical Director or Associate Technical Director in live events, theater, or corporate experiential production.
• Daily drafting proficiency in Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.
• Strong working knowledge of standard rigging practices, scenic construction methods, power distribution, and fundamental audio, video, and lighting engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crew labor and vendors under tight timelines at active show sites.
• Ability to travel extensively and work flexible, irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, as show schedules require.
• Aptitude for real-time troubleshooting, structural math, and spatial reasoning.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills to connect creative designs with technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze creative concepts and develop technical specifications, equipment manifests, and structural build plans.
• Create site plans, ground plans, rigging plots, and sections using industry-standard design software.
• Build and manage technical line-item budgets, track expenses, and process vendor change orders.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor quotes for staging, audio, video, lighting, and scenic elements.
• Call load-in, setup, strike, and load-out at show sites; manage local labor and vendor crews to ensure compliance with safety regulations and design specifications.
• Coordinate with venue technical managers on power drops, rigging points, loading docks, and local permitting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed