Disney
Principal Technical Director
Disney, Winter Garden, Florida, United States, 34787
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of 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 disciplines 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, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityThe Principal Technical Director supporting Disney Cruise Line is responsible for leading technical production efforts related to the development of live entertainment facilities, shows, and product offerings, including stage shows, deck shows, youth activities, and special events for Disney Cruise Line ships and islands. A Principal Technical Director must demonstrate outstanding abilities in Technical Direction. This role will be an accountable leader and will lead other Technical Directors and team members. The Principal Technical Director will ensure compliance with company standards, maritime regulations, and local authority having jurisdiction related to live entertainment shows and product offerings for Disney Cruise Line Entertainment.This position will report to the Manager, Entertainment Technical Design and Delivery.This position is a Project Hire or Temporary Assignment position with no guarantee of permanent placement.What You Will Do:
Lead development, production, and delivery of the technical design elements for live entertainment projects, with a specialized focus on the design, fabrication, installation, and sustainment.Lead large-scale, long-term projects, with potential oversight of other team members.Serve as a project leader to facilitate and integrate all design fields, and maintain project files, design documents, bid packages, schedules, and punch lists.Provide leadership and functions as a mentor/developer, promote company-wide standards and efficiencies, and provide professional mentorship to partners and team members.Participate in creative development and coordinate/partner with local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, and ADA requirements.Coordinate bid processes and vendor selection with contracts and procurement.Manage vendor efforts including design development, construction, fabrication, integration with other vendors/partners, shipping, installation, and buy-off.Partner with shoreside Entertainment Technical Operations to lead scenic and technical planning for projects and facility integration.Partner with Disney Cruise Line Safety team, Shoreside Leadership, Worldwide Safety, and Design Assurances teams to ensure company safety standards and maritime and ship safety standards are met and ensure Safety Management Systems and Operating Guideline documentation is up to date and in accordance with current safety and regulatory practices.Required Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of experience in Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment.Outstanding understanding of current technology, theory, and Industry standards for all entertainment teams (Audio, Lighting, Video, Special Effects, Scenic, Show Control, and Automation).Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous improvement process experience.Proven record initiating, coordinating, prioritizing, taking and providing direction, completing multiple tasks in a timely manner to deliver on specific and measurable targets through a collaborative team environment.Experience with facility design, engineering, and construction.Experience supporting the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, writers, and producers.Demonstrated leadership, partnering, and strategic planning skills.Strong digital literacy (Outlook, Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD).Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and frequent extended international travel.Must have, or be willing to acquire, a passport and corporate credit card for travel.Preferred Qualifications:
Significant experience in technical production for cruise ship live entertainment.Significant experience in facility design.Experience live show development with The Walt Disney Company.Proven knowledge and proficiency in some or all of the following engineering disciplines: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Safety.Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Technology or Technical Direction (MFA preferred) or equivalent work experience.
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityThe Principal Technical Director supporting Disney Cruise Line is responsible for leading technical production efforts related to the development of live entertainment facilities, shows, and product offerings, including stage shows, deck shows, youth activities, and special events for Disney Cruise Line ships and islands. A Principal Technical Director must demonstrate outstanding abilities in Technical Direction. This role will be an accountable leader and will lead other Technical Directors and team members. The Principal Technical Director will ensure compliance with company standards, maritime regulations, and local authority having jurisdiction related to live entertainment shows and product offerings for Disney Cruise Line Entertainment.This position will report to the Manager, Entertainment Technical Design and Delivery.This position is a Project Hire or Temporary Assignment position with no guarantee of permanent placement.What You Will Do:
Lead development, production, and delivery of the technical design elements for live entertainment projects, with a specialized focus on the design, fabrication, installation, and sustainment.Lead large-scale, long-term projects, with potential oversight of other team members.Serve as a project leader to facilitate and integrate all design fields, and maintain project files, design documents, bid packages, schedules, and punch lists.Provide leadership and functions as a mentor/developer, promote company-wide standards and efficiencies, and provide professional mentorship to partners and team members.Participate in creative development and coordinate/partner with local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, and ADA requirements.Coordinate bid processes and vendor selection with contracts and procurement.Manage vendor efforts including design development, construction, fabrication, integration with other vendors/partners, shipping, installation, and buy-off.Partner with shoreside Entertainment Technical Operations to lead scenic and technical planning for projects and facility integration.Partner with Disney Cruise Line Safety team, Shoreside Leadership, Worldwide Safety, and Design Assurances teams to ensure company safety standards and maritime and ship safety standards are met and ensure Safety Management Systems and Operating Guideline documentation is up to date and in accordance with current safety and regulatory practices.Required Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of experience in Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment.Outstanding understanding of current technology, theory, and Industry standards for all entertainment teams (Audio, Lighting, Video, Special Effects, Scenic, Show Control, and Automation).Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous improvement process experience.Proven record initiating, coordinating, prioritizing, taking and providing direction, completing multiple tasks in a timely manner to deliver on specific and measurable targets through a collaborative team environment.Experience with facility design, engineering, and construction.Experience supporting the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, writers, and producers.Demonstrated leadership, partnering, and strategic planning skills.Strong digital literacy (Outlook, Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD).Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and frequent extended international travel.Must have, or be willing to acquire, a passport and corporate credit card for travel.Preferred Qualifications:
Significant experience in technical production for cruise ship live entertainment.Significant experience in facility design.Experience live show development with The Walt Disney Company.Proven knowledge and proficiency in some or all of the following engineering disciplines: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Safety.Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Technology or Technical Direction (MFA preferred) or equivalent work experience.
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