Walt Disney Imagineering
Technical Director Principal
Walt Disney Imagineering, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Job Summary:
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) is a world leader in creating and producing live entertainment experiences that bring joy and magic to audiences around the globe. Our team of talented professionals is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments through innovative and immersive productions. The Principal Technical Director will lead and oversee the technical direction of Disney Live Entertainment projects, primarily across the Asia region. This role requires a highly skilled, strategic and experienced individual who can manage complex sustainable long life technical projects, collaborate with creative teams, and ensure the highest standards of quality, reliability and safety across complex, integrated facilities and experiences. This role will be based in Hong Kong and support complex projects across sites and events in the Asia region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the technical direction
for DLE experiences, including shows, parades, spectaculars, theatrical performance, and special events.
Provide leadership oversight
and strategic guidance for DLE projects through a project’s lifecycle:
blue-sky
concept development
feasibility (develop and validate scope, schedule, and budget)
design development
production (bid package, bid process, vendor selection, construction/fabrication, and factory acceptance testing)
technical delivery (installation, programming, test & adjust, site acceptance testing, commissioning, training, rehearsal, and turnover)
comprehensive final documentation and sustainment criteria
Collaborate with creative teams
to develop and implement technical solutions that support the artistic vision, enhancing them according to technical progress; while integrating regulatory, safety, reliability, maintenance, and operational challenges.
Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance
strategies of complex technical systems, including stage machinery, show control, OT & IT network, lighting, sound, video, and special effects.
Manage technical budgets, schedules, resources, experts,
and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure compliance
with safety regulations across jurisdictions, company standards and Design Assurance / Hazard Assessment processes.
Provide technical expertise
and support to production teams during rehearsals and performances and ensure a smooth final completion handover to the operational and maintenance teams.
Mentor and develop regional technical staff,
fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Stay current
with industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure Disney Live Entertainment remains at the forefront of innovation.
Participate in the development
of company standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical direction for live entertainment productions.
Strong and demonstrated leadership and technical project management skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
In-depth knowledge of complex technical systems and equipment used in live entertainment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a theme park or large-scale entertainment environment.
Experience with architectural scenography design, engineering and construction.
Advanced certifications in technical theatre, circus, industrial engineering, hazard analysis or related disciplines.
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To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) is a world leader in creating and producing live entertainment experiences that bring joy and magic to audiences around the globe. Our team of talented professionals is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments through innovative and immersive productions. The Principal Technical Director will lead and oversee the technical direction of Disney Live Entertainment projects, primarily across the Asia region. This role requires a highly skilled, strategic and experienced individual who can manage complex sustainable long life technical projects, collaborate with creative teams, and ensure the highest standards of quality, reliability and safety across complex, integrated facilities and experiences. This role will be based in Hong Kong and support complex projects across sites and events in the Asia region.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the technical direction
for DLE experiences, including shows, parades, spectaculars, theatrical performance, and special events.
Provide leadership oversight
and strategic guidance for DLE projects through a project’s lifecycle:
blue-sky
concept development
feasibility (develop and validate scope, schedule, and budget)
design development
production (bid package, bid process, vendor selection, construction/fabrication, and factory acceptance testing)
technical delivery (installation, programming, test & adjust, site acceptance testing, commissioning, training, rehearsal, and turnover)
comprehensive final documentation and sustainment criteria
Collaborate with creative teams
to develop and implement technical solutions that support the artistic vision, enhancing them according to technical progress; while integrating regulatory, safety, reliability, maintenance, and operational challenges.
Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance
strategies of complex technical systems, including stage machinery, show control, OT & IT network, lighting, sound, video, and special effects.
Manage technical budgets, schedules, resources, experts,
and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure compliance
with safety regulations across jurisdictions, company standards and Design Assurance / Hazard Assessment processes.
Provide technical expertise
and support to production teams during rehearsals and performances and ensure a smooth final completion handover to the operational and maintenance teams.
Mentor and develop regional technical staff,
fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Stay current
with industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure Disney Live Entertainment remains at the forefront of innovation.
Participate in the development
of company standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical direction for live entertainment productions.
Strong and demonstrated leadership and technical project management skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
In-depth knowledge of complex technical systems and equipment used in live entertainment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a theme park or large-scale entertainment environment.
Experience with architectural scenography design, engineering and construction.
Advanced certifications in technical theatre, circus, industrial engineering, hazard analysis or related disciplines.
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