The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) collaborates with the production team to support & advance the technical components. The ATD is highly proficient at working with scenic shops for the RFP process, oversee builds, and leading onsite crews. The ATD has a strong understanding of scenic fabrication & other production elements, including - scenery, rigging, lighting, audio, video, and 3D design. Must be able to be on site for projects in Saudi Arabia or Qatar for duration for 4-12 weeks (depending on project)
**Responsibilities**:
- Work under the direction of a technical director / technical producer to support project needs
- Attend initial meetings & site surveys
- Draft in Vectorworks (2D & 3D) & manage show drawing files— preferable, but not a firm requirement.
- Site plans, ground plans, and other required layouts
- Individual custom scenic elements for fabrication vendors/ shops & client communication
- Manage drawings & submit them to the shop
- Work under the guidance of the Technical Director to prepare orders & purchasing (e.g. scenery, print graphics, etc.)
- Manage vendor relationships & budgets - quoting elements to production partners
- Oversee labor schedule, budget, and crews of local labor
- Lead installs onsite to ensure the build is performed as specified
- Research special projects as needed
- Enforce safety standards, follow policies & procedures, and make recommendations as necessary
- Detail-oriented & comfortable measurements (measure twice, cut once)
- Comfortable working in an office setting, as well as from more rigorous & non-traditional onsite environments
- Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written. They will communicate primarily with vendors, staff, and crew
- Have outstanding organizational skills & great attention to detail
- Take initiative, act responsively, and demonstrate a sense of urgency
- Comfortable multi-tasking & working graciously in a fast-paced setting
- Work with discretion, diplomacy, and tact across a multitude of work settings, including "buttoned-up" environments, such as financial & government agencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of live event, entertainment, theater, touring concert and/or production experience in scenic or exhibit fabrication
- Preferable to have 3D drafting skills in Vectorworks (knowledge in programs like Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc is a plus)
- Proficient understanding of scenic fabrication
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We're an award-winning Live Event Agency and for 15 years we've been collaborating with innovative global brands, creating some of the most talked-about events and activations. With each project's success, we pushed our ambition further, in search of new adventures, and greater challenges.
Our pursuit of advancement is what has motivated us since day one and what propels us to continue innovating. Our track record has allowed us to grow from a few friends with a vision, into a dynamic full-service team, collaborating with hundreds of clients on award-winning work.
Together, we advance what's possible.
We at productionglue celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive space for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, (dis)ability, age, or veteran status.
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
📌 Assistant Technical Director- Events/Festivals
🏢 production glue
📍 Sydney