Sr. Technical Director
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Our Opportunity
GPJ is hiring a Sr. Technical Director to join our growing team.
This role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site to one of the following office locations a minimum of 2 days/week: Austin, Boston, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, or San Francisco.
Your Role
As the Senior Technical Director, your role revolves around being the overall on-site manager for major shows and events. You will bring expertise in scenic, lighting, rigging, audio, and visual requirements, both in the pre-show and on-site phases. Beyond managing our events, you will play a pivotal role in defining the technical approach and solutions for our shows, with a strong focus on developing and upholding GPJ production standards, and overseeing multiple TD’s and vendors on a project.
Collaborating closely with Account leads, Executive Producer, Producer and Technical Director, you will take charge of on-site supervision for both union and non-union labor while overseeing the technical production budgets, CAD and project technical staffing. Much of your time and energy is dedicated to owning onsite guidance and execution of projects, including the RFQ process.
Your Skills
- You are CAD Proficient in Vectorworks
- Rock star in Google Suite, with Advanced competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint are also expected
- You understand on-site methodology and best practices for live events of all kinds
- Have the ability to read and interpret space plans
- You have the best contact list for technical talent and technical vendors
- You are an expert at providing a tech spec for bids from vendors
Your Competencies
Decisive: Executive-You know when to ask others their opinion, make the call, or step back and let the group come up with the right answer. Move fast. Decisions need to come quick, while balancing the need to gather the right data points to inform your decision.
Accountable: Executive-Be accountable. Demonstrate accountability. Hold yourself and others to a high standard of work, that includes following set processes, achieving deadlines and operating within control systems. Own both success and failures, without blaming others. Create a culture of accountability in your teams. Follow through on commitments by your actions. You set the example for your team.
Change Agent: Executive-Be a change agent. Be an active participant in the evolution of our agency to align to the market and client needs. Be active in decision making and publicly support the corporate decision, even if you have to agree to disagree. Identify naysayer and help navigate those hurdles.
Your Experience
10-15 years direct production management and/or technical production experience
Travel and Mobility
- Ability to travel 40% of the time
- Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours, to include nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Your Impact
In your role, you will have influence and responsibility over:
- Business Development
- Project Launch & Resource staffing & Management
- Strategy & Creative Development
- Fabrication & Graphics
- Estimating
- Change Order Management
- Procurement (For Services)
- Management, Delivery & Deployment
- Invoicing, Financial Reconciliation & Closing
Salary Range: $150-170k
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) experience, skills, and location.
Who We Are
GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
You read that “employee-owned” part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), and our low contribution healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.
GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
Benefits
- 401(k)
About this role
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing is seeking a Senior Technical Director to lead the technical execution of major experiential marketing events across multiple U.S. markets. Based in Austin with hybrid flexibility across eight office locations, this role puts you in charge of on-site management for complex productions, overseeing scenic, lighting, rigging, audio, and visual elements from planning through delivery. You'll manage multiple technical directors and vendors, supervise both union and non-union labor, own technical budgets and staffing decisions, and drive the RFQ and procurement process—essentially serving as the technical authority that ensures GPJ's production standards are met across diverse client projects.
The position demands 10–15 years of direct production or technical management experience, with strong proficiency in Vectorworks CAD, Google Suite, and Excel. You'll need to read space plans, write technical specifications for vendor bids, and maintain a robust network of technical talent and suppliers. Success here requires decisive judgment, accountability, and the ability to move quickly while gathering the right data—you'll work 40% travel, irregular hours including nights and weekends, and collaborate closely with account leads, producers, and creative teams to shape technical approaches that align with client vision and budget.
The role offers a $150–170k salary range, employee stock ownership through an ESOP, unlimited time off, employer-matched 401(k) with no vesting, and low-cost healthcare. This is a leadership position suited to someone who thrives managing complexity, holding teams accountable, and driving execution on high-stakes live events.
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