TITLE

Technical Director

LOCATION

Orlando, FL

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

AOA is seeking a Technical Director to support the planning, coordination, and execution of immersive environments, branded experiences, themed attractions, exhibits, and live events. This role serves as the bridge between design and implementation, helping transform creative concepts into successful real-world installations. The Technical Director works closely with clients, designers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate technical systems, manage project execution, and support field implementation.

Unlike a traditional Technical Director role focused solely on engineering or fabrication management, this position combines technical coordination, project leadership, field execution, and client interaction. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between design reviews, technical documentation, vendor coordination, installation oversight, and commissioning activities.

The Technical Director reports directly to the Senior Technical Director and is expected to independently manage assigned project responsibilities while contributing to larger project teams.

Responsibilities
• Support projects from concept development through final turnover.
• Coordinate technical scope, schedules, deliverables, and project milestones.
• Assist in developing implementation strategies for technical systems and installations.
• Track project progress and identify risks that may impact schedule, budget, or quality.
• Support proposal development, budgeting, and scope definition efforts

Technical Systems Coordination
• Coordinate and review audio, video, show lighting, show control, networking, special effects, and scenic integration systems.
• Review drawings, submittals, equipment selections, and vendor documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Ensure technical disciplines are properly integrated and coordinated.

Field Leadership
• Lead assigned installation, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Coordinate field efforts between contractors, vendors, and client teams.
• Support system troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Conduct quality control reviews during installation and commissioning.
• Assist with acceptance testing and operational readiness activities.

Client & Vendor Collaboration
• Serve as a day-to-day technical contact for assigned projects.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project reviews.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with contractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Support procurement activities and vendor management efforts.

Documentation & Turnover
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including equipment lists, system narratives, functional descriptions, integration requirements, turnover documentation, and as-built records.
• Ensure project documentation remains accurate and organized throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required
• 4-8 years of experience in themed entertainment, museums, AV integration, entertainment technology, live events, construction management, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of technical systems integration and field implementation.
• Experience coordinating multiple disciplines and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel as project requires.
Preferred
• Experience with immersive experiences, attractions, museums, or experiential environments.
• Familiarity with show control, AV, lighting, and networking systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, or Revit.
• CTS, PMP, ETCP, or other relevant industry certifications.