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Technical Director, Events & Shows
CDI • Montréal
Cette offre est lié au département Scénographie (scenography)
FEW WORDS ABOUT US
Coming from all walks of life, we are united by passion(e)Each new project is a blank page waiting for the creativity and talent of everyone, regardless of responsibilities, roles or areas of expertise(e)Having the desire to invent, to try, to fail in order to start over and to learn from others allows us to collectively participate in projects that are bigger than ourselves(e)Today, thanks to a team of 350 creative people, we have the chance to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, in addition to our signature shows(e)Whatever the canvas, the thirst to experiment and innovate in video, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects and interactivity is at the heart of our DNA.
YOUR TEAM
Composed of highly talented and experienced creative people, project managers, business development managers and coordinators, the Events & Brands team is split between New York and Montreal.
YOUR MISSION
Your mission is to lead all technical activities for the Events & Brands unit and our projects(e)You will be responsible for both the technical delivery of our projects and for managing the Assistant Technical Director(e)You will work closely with the management of the unit to find ways to optimize our processes, define technical strategies and find the best technical solutions for our clients.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Propose equipment solutions and audiovisual controls according to the design and budget of a project;
- Calculate projection angles and equipment locations, following guidance given by the concept team;
- Develop plans, technical drawings, and diagrams that show equipment placement, as well as electrical hookups and show control (video/audio);
- Manage purchases for the team: budget, price negotiation, orders, supplier relationships;
- Oversee equipment maintenance;
- Optimize production fluidity;
- Act as the points person for producers and directors, in order to ensure each project’s technical efficiency;
- Establish a symbiotic relationship between the environment, the content, and the technologies used (quality control);
- Develop daily operational procedures in collaboration with integrators;
- Travel occasionally to supervise the integration of projects throughout Canada, the U.S., and abroad;
- Coordinate the usage of space, and the scheduling of setup and breakdown;
- Ensure internal technical support;
- Contribute to archiving high-resolution files and updating the database, in collaboration with directors and our in-house archivist.
DOES YOUR BACKGROUND CONTAIN
- 4-7 years of experience in software, equipment management, and employee supervision, with 3 years in technical direction related to multimedia;
- Familiarity with AutoCad and Sketchup softwares;
- Familiarity with video playback systems and projection systems (Watchout, Coolux);
- Advanced mastery of professional French and English--oral and written;
- Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in installation and reparation of telecommunications equipment or audio-video equipment / Multimedia integration / Theater production;
- Possess a valid passport;
- Valid driver’s license.
YOUR QUALITIES
- A passionate self-starter;
- Skilled in managing human resources;
- Skilled in project management;
- Responsible, independent, and organized;
- Resourceful, with attention to detail;
- Known for your team spirit;
- Always on the lookout for innovations in animation, design, and scenographic materials;
- Adaptable to an environment that is always evolving;
- Generous in sharing your best practices;
- Able to clearly communicate ideas.
SPECIFIC WORK CONDITIONS
- The position is based out of Montreal, although part of the team is in New York City so you will be required to collaborate with them remotely and sporadically travel to NYC of project locations as required.
If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now(e)We will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals(e)Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory(e)We are looking forward to meeting you!