WEBB
Technical Director (AV Events)
WEBB, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,
Technical Director/Event Project Manager
*This is not an IT Role*
WEBB Production is a leading creative event production agency known for handling large-scale events (live, virtual, and hybrid) across the United States and occasionally internationally. We collaborate closely with our clients to conceptualize, design, produce, build, staff, operate, and manage all aspects of their events. We are currently seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and hands-on Technical Director to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to oversee all client projects, ensuring seamless planning, logistics management, and successful execution of events. You will also serve as the vital link between our account management team and our operations and logistics departments. Here is a highlight reel of our work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNKHkmgMXU
About You:
Our most successful Technical Directors possess the following strengths:
Positive Attitude:
As a Technical Director, you set the tone for the crew. Your positive attitude should be infectious and motivate the team to deliver their best work.Solution-Driven Mindset:
You don’t see problems; you see challenges and relish the opportunity to find creative solutions. You are always thinking about ways to improve processes and deliver extraordinary experiences for clients, even in dynamic and changing situations.Proactive Approach:
You take ownership of your projects, actively seeking information and driving the project forward. You don’t wait for things to happen; you make them happen.Leadership Ability:
You lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and effective delegation. You earn the respect of your crew through your attitude, hands-on work, and leadership skills.Organizational Skills:
You have a passion for details and can manage hundreds of action items without losing sight of the big picture. Your organizational skills ensure that all aspects of the event are executed flawlessly.Technical Knowledge and Event Experience:
You have a strong technical background and are comfortable handling a wide range of technical issues. Your experience includes knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures for indoor/outdoor events and music productions, interactive consumer technologies, and presentations, including stage, set, sound, and lighting design and implementation. You are also familiar with stage management, computerized lighting systems, stage carpentry, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As the Technical Director, you are the crucial element that brings everything together. Every event starts with the client, and our producer and creative team transform the client's themes and goals into actionable designs and concepts. From there, you take the lead to make it happen by connecting department heads, event staff, labor department, and operations teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Site Visits and Floor Plans:
Conducting site visits and utilizing Vectorworks design software to create and manage detailed floor plan drawings, ensuring accurate representation of event layouts and efficient space utilization.Technical/Production Meetings:
Attending and contributing to technical and production meetings to align on project goals and requirements.Technical Advising and Support:Determining Technical Requirements:
Identifying the necessary technical support for each project, including lighting, sound, staging, digital/interactive elements, and special needs.Advising on Technical Specifications:
Providing expert guidance to Producers, and lighting, sound, audio, video, and scenic designers on technical specifications, costs, and equipment usage.Supervising Technical Implementation:
Overseeing the implementation of approved technical designs to ensure successful event execution.Budget Understanding and Maintenance:Project Budgets:
Collaborating with the Producer to understand and maintain budgets for specific build aspects of each project, ensuring they fit within the overall project budget.Production Budgets:
Assisting the Producer in maintaining overall production budgets by understanding the breakdowns and differences of where money is spent, and helping to track expenses.Design and Operation:
Designing, setting up, maintaining, and operating lighting, sound systems, video, interactive, and social media elements for all productions and projects. While specialists will assist you, a general comfort and growing expertise in these areas is essential.Project Timeline Management:
Keeping project deadlines on track before the event and closely monitoring timelines during the event to ensure timely execution.Showsite Management and Event Safety:
Ensuring the safety of the event through effective management and adherence to safety protocols.Showsite Leadership: Leading the setup and strike crews, managing docks, and owning logistics from truck unloading to reloading and everything in between.Labor Management: Documenting labor hours to efficiently manage setup without overbooking labor. Work in conjunction with our Labor Department to maintain the profitability of events.Event Safety Management: Ensuring the safety of the event through effective management and adherence to safety protocols.
Requirements:
Experience:
3-4 years of direct experience in technical direction or event project management with a portfolio showcasing your work.Technical Proficiency:
Working knowledge of lighting, sound, and video design, and the ability to execute these designs effectively.Design Skills:
Proficiency in drafting and design, including but not limited to plans/elevations and construction documents.Software Skills:Essential:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.Preferred:
Working knowledge of Vectorworks and Monday.com.Bonus Points For:
Experience with CAD, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.Client-Facing Experience:
Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role with executives and senior-level professionals.Location and Travel:
Ability to work out of our Salt Lake City office on a daily basis and willingness to travel for productions as needed.Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational skills, strong leadership abilities, and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
Why You’ll Love Working at WEBB:
At WEBB Production, we are passionate about creating extraordinary events and pushing the boundaries of event production. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:
Innovative Projects:
You’ll work on exciting, large-scale events that challenge your creativity and technical skills.Collaborative Environment:
We foster a team-oriented atmosphere where collaboration and camaraderie are key. You’ll work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for excellence.Professional Growth:
We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities for learning and career advancement.Cutting-Edge Technology:
Stay at the forefront of event production technology with access to the latest tools and software.Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with match, and HSA options.Financial Security:
We offer disability insurance and life insurance.Work-Life Balance:
Take advantage of unlimited PTO and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Inclusion and Diversity:
At WEBB, we have a vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people can thrive and do their best work. WEBB recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace. We strive to create a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates all voices.Employee Ownership:
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a stake in the company and aligning your success with ours.
We also offer:Employee Stock Ownership PlanCompetitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, HSA)Disability insurance and life insuranceUnlimited PTOPaid holidaysAbility to work from home up to 2 days per week in this positionTuesday company free lunchesCell phone allowance
*This is not an IT Role*
WEBB Production is a leading creative event production agency known for handling large-scale events (live, virtual, and hybrid) across the United States and occasionally internationally. We collaborate closely with our clients to conceptualize, design, produce, build, staff, operate, and manage all aspects of their events. We are currently seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and hands-on Technical Director to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to oversee all client projects, ensuring seamless planning, logistics management, and successful execution of events. You will also serve as the vital link between our account management team and our operations and logistics departments. Here is a highlight reel of our work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNKHkmgMXU
About You:
Our most successful Technical Directors possess the following strengths:
Positive Attitude:
As a Technical Director, you set the tone for the crew. Your positive attitude should be infectious and motivate the team to deliver their best work.Solution-Driven Mindset:
You don’t see problems; you see challenges and relish the opportunity to find creative solutions. You are always thinking about ways to improve processes and deliver extraordinary experiences for clients, even in dynamic and changing situations.Proactive Approach:
You take ownership of your projects, actively seeking information and driving the project forward. You don’t wait for things to happen; you make them happen.Leadership Ability:
You lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and effective delegation. You earn the respect of your crew through your attitude, hands-on work, and leadership skills.Organizational Skills:
You have a passion for details and can manage hundreds of action items without losing sight of the big picture. Your organizational skills ensure that all aspects of the event are executed flawlessly.Technical Knowledge and Event Experience:
You have a strong technical background and are comfortable handling a wide range of technical issues. Your experience includes knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures for indoor/outdoor events and music productions, interactive consumer technologies, and presentations, including stage, set, sound, and lighting design and implementation. You are also familiar with stage management, computerized lighting systems, stage carpentry, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As the Technical Director, you are the crucial element that brings everything together. Every event starts with the client, and our producer and creative team transform the client's themes and goals into actionable designs and concepts. From there, you take the lead to make it happen by connecting department heads, event staff, labor department, and operations teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Site Visits and Floor Plans:
Conducting site visits and utilizing Vectorworks design software to create and manage detailed floor plan drawings, ensuring accurate representation of event layouts and efficient space utilization.Technical/Production Meetings:
Attending and contributing to technical and production meetings to align on project goals and requirements.Technical Advising and Support:Determining Technical Requirements:
Identifying the necessary technical support for each project, including lighting, sound, staging, digital/interactive elements, and special needs.Advising on Technical Specifications:
Providing expert guidance to Producers, and lighting, sound, audio, video, and scenic designers on technical specifications, costs, and equipment usage.Supervising Technical Implementation:
Overseeing the implementation of approved technical designs to ensure successful event execution.Budget Understanding and Maintenance:Project Budgets:
Collaborating with the Producer to understand and maintain budgets for specific build aspects of each project, ensuring they fit within the overall project budget.Production Budgets:
Assisting the Producer in maintaining overall production budgets by understanding the breakdowns and differences of where money is spent, and helping to track expenses.Design and Operation:
Designing, setting up, maintaining, and operating lighting, sound systems, video, interactive, and social media elements for all productions and projects. While specialists will assist you, a general comfort and growing expertise in these areas is essential.Project Timeline Management:
Keeping project deadlines on track before the event and closely monitoring timelines during the event to ensure timely execution.Showsite Management and Event Safety:
Ensuring the safety of the event through effective management and adherence to safety protocols.Showsite Leadership: Leading the setup and strike crews, managing docks, and owning logistics from truck unloading to reloading and everything in between.Labor Management: Documenting labor hours to efficiently manage setup without overbooking labor. Work in conjunction with our Labor Department to maintain the profitability of events.Event Safety Management: Ensuring the safety of the event through effective management and adherence to safety protocols.
Requirements:
Experience:
3-4 years of direct experience in technical direction or event project management with a portfolio showcasing your work.Technical Proficiency:
Working knowledge of lighting, sound, and video design, and the ability to execute these designs effectively.Design Skills:
Proficiency in drafting and design, including but not limited to plans/elevations and construction documents.Software Skills:Essential:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.Preferred:
Working knowledge of Vectorworks and Monday.com.Bonus Points For:
Experience with CAD, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.Client-Facing Experience:
Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role with executives and senior-level professionals.Location and Travel:
Ability to work out of our Salt Lake City office on a daily basis and willingness to travel for productions as needed.Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational skills, strong leadership abilities, and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
Why You’ll Love Working at WEBB:
At WEBB Production, we are passionate about creating extraordinary events and pushing the boundaries of event production. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:
Innovative Projects:
You’ll work on exciting, large-scale events that challenge your creativity and technical skills.Collaborative Environment:
We foster a team-oriented atmosphere where collaboration and camaraderie are key. You’ll work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for excellence.Professional Growth:
We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities for learning and career advancement.Cutting-Edge Technology:
Stay at the forefront of event production technology with access to the latest tools and software.Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with match, and HSA options.Financial Security:
We offer disability insurance and life insurance.Work-Life Balance:
Take advantage of unlimited PTO and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Inclusion and Diversity:
At WEBB, we have a vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people can thrive and do their best work. WEBB recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace. We strive to create a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates all voices.Employee Ownership:
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a stake in the company and aligning your success with ours.
We also offer:Employee Stock Ownership PlanCompetitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, HSA)Disability insurance and life insuranceUnlimited PTOPaid holidaysAbility to work from home up to 2 days per week in this positionTuesday company free lunchesCell phone allowance