FREELANCE - Technical Director â Scenography & Production
FREELANCE - Technical Director â Scenography & Production
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Job Description
Please note: This position is offered on a freelance basis only. Compensation is invoiced and does not constitute salaried employment.
The Technical Director Scenography & Production transforms ambitious creative concepts into tangible technical realities. They play a key role in the feasibility design and execution of scenic environments and scenographic integrations ensuring the rigorous and seamless implementation of artistic intentions.
Working closely with the creative leadership fabrication workshops and technical service providers they coordinate fabrication oversee production and manage on-site installation. This role requires strong technical expertise a sharp sense of collaboration and great adaptability in the face of real-world challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Mastery of the Craft
- Translate creative concepts into clear and feasible technical drawings.
- Oversee material selection fabrication methods and integration systems.
- Produce or validate drawings for fabrication transport and installation.
- Monitor fabrication progress ensuring timelines and budgets are respected.
Creative Quality
- Work directly with art directors to uphold the original vision.
- Balance aesthetics functionality and technical constraints.
- Propose innovative solutions without compromising the concepts integrity.
Technical Excellence
- Integrate sound lighting and video systems into scenic elements.
- Supervise tests prototyping and necessary adjustments before installation.
- Actively participate in technical meetings with all trades.
- Be present on-site during installations to ensure compliance and final quality.
Communication
- Maintain constant communication with design production and fabrication teams.
- Clearly explain technical constraints and justify execution choices.
- Document the design and fabrication process.
Learn Share Evolve
- Share technical insights and lessons learned with the team.
- Contribute to structuring and evolving internal standards.
- Help foster a culture of technical rigor applied creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications :
- Degree in architecture scenic design technical design or engineering.
- Significant experience in set fabrication or technical integration in a creative environment (e.g. live events retail museums exhibitions).
- Proficiency in software: AutoCAD Vectorworks Rhino SketchUp.
- Solid knowledge of technical systems: lighting audio video.
- Ability to produce and interpret complex technical drawings.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail autonomy and initiative.
- Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic field environments.
Additional Information :
This position is offered on a freelance basis only. Compensation is invoiced and does not constitute salaried employment.
At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity challenges our thinking and helps us deliver better work.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
