Senior Technical Director
Hong Kong Disneyland
- Company Industries：Others
Job Information
- Post Date：2022-06-10
- Career Level：Senior
- Location：Lantau Island
- Yr(s) of Exp：10 years
- Qualification：Degree
- Employment Type：Full Time, Permanent
- Job Function：Media & Advertising Production Others Entertainment - Artists / Singers / Musicians
- Benefits：Dental insurance, Education allowance, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Performance bonus, Five-day work week
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Senior Technical Director is responsible for the technical delivery of assigned live entertainment shows, events and projects and is the central source of technical information and solutions. The Senior Technical Director bridges the divide between creative and technical production, ensuring that the scenic and technical systems and elements properly support the creative vision of the show, and the expectations of the Walt Disney Company. Additionally, the Senior Technical Director plays a core role for technical documentation who is the mentor for Technical Directors on technical writings and performs as a final auditor for checking all the technical documents.
The Senior Technical Director leads the design, development and implementation of all technical elements used in the production through partnering with internal and external teams of experts in various fields. From time to time the Technical Directors may undertake system design and programming within their area of expertise.
The Senior Technical Director leads the implementation of the Design Assurance\\Hazard Assessment process during the production of the show. These processes ensure all show systems and elements conform to statutory, industry, and Disney standards—especially with regard to safety.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor Technical Directors on technical writing and do final checking on all the technical documentation
- Leads technical development appropriate for creative designs and specifies equipment to support artistic vision demonstrating fluency in audio, lighting, video, rigging, automation, show-action-elements and other technical disciplines
- Ensures compliance with all standards be they statutory, or other Authorities Having Jurisdiction and maintaining all associated documentation
- Create and maintain project files, tech logs, design documents, bid packages (Scope of Work), schedules and punch lists and contributes to and assists partners to promote company-wide standards and efficiencies
- Verifies that the project does not endanger our Guests, Cast, or our facilities, by being aware of the interactions of the show systems within the venue and the involvement of the cast and crew with all technical show elements
- Manages vendor efforts including compliance with relevant standards, design development, construction, shipping, installation and acceptance testing
- Creates technical event budgets and documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent with focus on technical design, construction or production/ technical management
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience of leading entertainment technical teams in a commercial/theme park environment
- Strong technical skills including design and programming skills in at least three areas including: audio, electrical, lighting, rigging, scenic construction, special effects, show control, and video
- Ability to handle multiple high-pressure projects in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strong leadership, partnering and strategic planning skills
- Highly motivated, requiring minimal direction and follow up
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends and holidays, including occasional travel
- Strong computer skills including basic Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and industry specific software
Additional Information:
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About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort:
Since Hong Kong Disneyland Resort opened in 2005, it has entertained millions of guests from Hong Kong, mainland China, Southeast Asia and farther abroad. As the first Disney resort in China, it features award-winning, first-of-its-kind entertainment offerings and guest services specially-designed for an international guest base, all brought to life by the resort’s multilingual cast members.
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited, which is part of a business segment we call Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
Company Info
Hong Kong Disneyland delivers world-class service and lifetime memories for our Guests. As a Cast Member, you will be an important part
of the Disney Show. Working at Hong Kong Disneyland offers you the opportunity to participate in comprehensive training and experience excellent career development opportunities.
Interested in a career with a difference? Join us now!
Hong Kong Disneyland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications received will be treated in strict confidential and be
used exclusively for employment purpose only. If you are not contacted within four weeks of submitting your resume, your application will be retained up to 2 years and be considered
for other appropriate positions within this period. We will of course treat as confidential all personal data which we obtain from you. Such personal data will be used for all purposes relating to your application for employment with us. It may be necessary
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