Freelance Technical Director – Live Events | Consultancy Basis
We’re supporting a creative agency that delivers large-scale enterprise events, and they’re looking for a freelance Technical Director to consult on keynote experiences. This is ad-hoc project work, focused on stress-testing technical enablement, ensuring flawless delivery, and potentially mentoring internal teams.
What you’ll be doing
* Own the end-to-end technical delivery of keynote and main stage experiences
* Translate creative and production briefs into clear technical requirements and execution plans
* Collaborate with producers, designers, and content teams to align feasibility with vision
* Coordinate all technical departments including AV, lighting, video, staging, and rigging
* Conduct or advise on technical site surveys and assess venue capabilities
* Specify and source technical equipment (projection, LED walls, audio systems, playback servers)
* Manage vendor relationships and freelance crew across AV and staging
* Call or oversee technical cues during live shows (lighting, video, audio, scenic changes)
* Troubleshoot issues in real time, ensuring risk mitigation and backup systems are in place
* Ensure compliance with safety standards and venue regulations
What you’ll need
* Proven experience as a Technical Director or senior technical lead for live enterprise events
* Strong understanding of AV systems, staging, rigging, projection, and playback workflows
* Ability to translate creative ideas into workable technical solutions
* Comfortable working with vendors and production crews to deliver complex shows
* Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills during live delivery
Details
* Freelance / consultancy basis – ad-hoc projects
* Competitive day rate
* Remote and onsite support as required
If you’re an experienced Technical Director with a track record of delivering high-profile live events, we’d love to hear from you.