technical director
Technical directors realise the artistic visions of the creators within technical constraints. They coordinate the operations of various production units, such as scene, wardrobe, sound and lighting, and make-up. They adapt the prototype and study the feasibility, implementation, operation and technical monitoring of the artistic project. They are also responsible for the stage equipment and technical equipment.
Also called: head of technical department, technical and operations director, technical supervisor, head of technical, director of technical arts, technical manager
- 9
- essential skills
- 1
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- front of house manager2 skills in common
- media integration operator2 skills in common
Essential skills
9- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- coordinate technical teams in artistic productions
- coordinate with creative departments
- negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
- organise rehearsals
- promote health and safety
- theatre techniques
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
Optional skills
1No account needed to start
How close are you to being a technical director?
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