Technical Director Principal
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100959 Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 20, 2024Job Summary:
Job Summary:
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.
About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WDImagineering Asia Limited, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.