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The Walt Disney Company Technical Director in Kissimmee, Florida
About the Role & Team
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, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
The Technical Director with Disney Live Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort leads technical production efforts related to the development of live entertainment shows and product offerings, including parades, stage shows, and special events for Worldwide Disney Parks and Resorts locations.
This is a full-time role on-site in Orlando that will report to the Manager - Technical Direction.
What You Will Do
Develop, lead, and mentor crew and technical/production planners while promoting company-wide standards and efficiencies
Participate in the creative development
Coordinating/partnering with local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, permitting, and ADA
Coordinate bid processes and vendor selections with contracts and procurement and manage vendor efforts, including design development, construction
Interact with other parties’ fabrication, shipping, installation, and buy-off teams
Supports and consults on maintenance, design, and mounts of new shows
Provide ongoing Entertainment Show Quality evaluations as part of the implementation and operational planning
Maintains project files, tech logs, design documents, bid packages, schedules, and punch lists
Required Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of experience in Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment
Proven knowledge and understanding of the operation and artistic application of a wide variety of show systems and technology, including audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control systems, video, facilities, and rigging
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with the entertainment industry’s innovative technologies
Proven experience with facility design, engineering, and construction
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express creative ideas
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated leadership, partnering, and strategic planning skills
Highly motivated, requiring minimal direction and follow-up
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD)
Proven track record to support the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, writers, and producers
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel
Willingness and ability to travel internationally frequently for extended periods
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of experience in live show development
Proven business management experience
Proficient in some or all of the following engineering subject areas: structural, mechanical, electrical, software, safety
Proficiency in other languages is a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Technical Theater with a focus on technical design, construction, and production
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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Job ID: 10113899
Location: Kissimmee,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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