LVI Associates
Technical Director - Chicago, Illinois
LVI Associates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Execution:
Oversee all technical aspects of events, including AV, lighting, staging, and rigging, from pre-production to completion. Design Collaboration:
Partner with creative teams to bring event concepts to life, ensuring technical feasibility and innovation. Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor technical crews, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Technical Oversight:
Create and review CAD drawings (Vectorworks or similar) for event setups, including truss structures, staging layouts, and CNC machining files. Vendor Management:
Collaborate with vendors for equipment rental, setup, and technical support. Budgeting:
Maintain project budgets, optimize resources, and ensure cost-effective solutions. Troubleshooting:
Anticipate and resolve technical challenges during events, ensuring seamless execution. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in technical direction or event production. Proficiency in
Vectorworks
or other CAD software for detailed event schematics. Strong understanding of AV systems, lighting, and staging for large-scale events. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Experience with large venues, such as convention centers (e.g., McCormick Place).
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Oversee all technical aspects of events, including AV, lighting, staging, and rigging, from pre-production to completion. Design Collaboration:
Partner with creative teams to bring event concepts to life, ensuring technical feasibility and innovation. Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor technical crews, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Technical Oversight:
Create and review CAD drawings (Vectorworks or similar) for event setups, including truss structures, staging layouts, and CNC machining files. Vendor Management:
Collaborate with vendors for equipment rental, setup, and technical support. Budgeting:
Maintain project budgets, optimize resources, and ensure cost-effective solutions. Troubleshooting:
Anticipate and resolve technical challenges during events, ensuring seamless execution. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in technical direction or event production. Proficiency in
Vectorworks
or other CAD software for detailed event schematics. Strong understanding of AV systems, lighting, and staging for large-scale events. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Experience with large venues, such as convention centers (e.g., McCormick Place).
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