Technical Production Director

Technical Production Director

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading experiential agency seeking a Technical Production Director to oversee and evolve their technical production capability. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced technical production professional looking to shape the future of a rapidly growing business.

The Role

You’ll lead the agency’s technical production function, driving excellence across live events, exhibitions, activations and immersive experiences. Working alongside senior leadership, you’ll oversee technical strategy, delivery standards, team development and supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical production strategy and technical standards across the business
• Oversee the delivery of complex live events, exhibitions and experiential projects
• Act as the senior technical authority across AV, lighting, sound, staging, LED and scenic production
• Review technical designs, specifications, drawings and production plans
• Lead and develop the in‑house technical production team
• Manage supplier relationships, technical budgets and freelance resources
• Support pitches, proposals and client presentations
• Drive innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and technical governance standards

Requirements

• Extensive technical production experience within events, experiential or exhibition environments
• Proven experience leading large‑scale, high‑budget productions
• Strong expertise across AV, lighting, sound, staging, rigging, LED and scenic delivery
• Previous experience managing technical production teams
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Experience managing multi‑million‑pound project budgets
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Vectorworks or similar technical design software
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

What's On Offer

• Competitive senior‑level package
• Hybrid working model
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Fitness membership contribution
• Private healthcare
• Learning & development programmes
• Company socials and annual offsites
• International travel opportunities
• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing technical production function within an award‑winning agency

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.