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Audio Director jobs are open across video games, film and television, advertising, and interactive media, covering specializations in sound design, music supervision, and voice direction, from senior individual contributor to executive creative lead. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Technical Director, Audio Visual (AV) will serve as the national technical subject-matter expert for complex live-event productions. This role will provide hands-on technical direction, develop and review technical drawings and system designs, and advise the Production Management and Sales teams. The Technical Director, AV will also serves as the client-facing technical lead on designated events and establishes technical standards that improve production quality, consistency, safety, efficiency, and margin performance.
Key Contributions of the Role
- Manage designated large-scale or complex events as Production Manager as assigned by the General Manager or Vice President of AV Operations, with full accountability for event margins.
- Participate in client and internal planning calls to evaluate event objectives, technical requirements, design feasibility, risk, and execution strategy.
- Partner with the Design team to develop viable concepts and supporting drawings.
- Develop and maintain technical standard operation procedures (SOPs), design standards, documentation requirements, and planning tools.
- Collaborate with AV Operations leadership to standardize audio, video, lighting, projection, LED, rigging, and staging workflows across all locations.
- Provide training, coaching, review design, and escalated technical support to Production Managers and technical personnel.
- Evaluate the labor, equipment, safety, and cost implications of technical plans and recommend adjustments that protect execution quality and event margins.
- Assess emerging production technologies and recurring technical challenges, and present documented recommendations on investments, deployment, and process improvements to AV Operations leadership.
- Support technically complex sales opportunities and customer presentations in collaboration with the Vice President, General Managers, and Sales Managers.
- Enforces Shepard policies, safety requirements, technical standards, and approved operating procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of ten years of progressive audio visual or live-event production experience, including at least three years as Technical Director on large-scale or technically complex productions.
- Advanced knowledge of live-event audio, video, lighting, projection, LED, rigging, staging, power, networking, signal flow, and system integration.
- Advanced ability to create and interpret technical drawings, production plans, equipment specifications, and system documentation.
- Proficiency using Vectorworks or another approved CAD platform.
- Strong client-facing presentation, facilitation, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple design and event-support priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.
- Bachelor’s degree in event production, engineering technology, theater technology, business, or a related field; or relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
Aligning With Our Values for Success
- Demonstrate Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.
- Ability to perform as a responsible ESOP owner, by making daily decisions to benefit the client and the company.
- Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect, as outlined in our Blue Diamond Customer Service Program.
Please note that the roles and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the evolving needs of the company.
Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military status, veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, individual qualifications, and merit.
The Technical Director, Audio Visual (AV) will serve as the national technical subject-matter expert for complex live-event productions. This role will provide hands-on technical direction, develop and review technical drawings and system designs, and advise the Production Management and Sales teams. The Technical Director, AV will also serves as the client-facing technical lead on designated events and establishes technical standards that improve production quality, consistency, safety, efficiency, and margin performance.
Key Contributions of the Role
- Manage designated large-scale or complex events as Production Manager as assigned by the General Manager or Vice President of AV Operations, with full accountability for event margins.
- Participate in client and internal planning calls to evaluate event objectives, technical requirements, design feasibility, risk, and execution strategy.
- Partner with the Design team to develop viable concepts and supporting drawings.
- Develop and maintain technical standard operation procedures (SOPs), design standards, documentation requirements, and planning tools.
- Collaborate with AV Operations leadership to standardize audio, video, lighting, projection, LED, rigging, and staging workflows across all locations.
- Provide training, coaching, review design, and escalated technical support to Production Managers and technical personnel.
- Evaluate the labor, equipment, safety, and cost implications of technical plans and recommend adjustments that protect execution quality and event margins.
- Assess emerging production technologies and recurring technical challenges, and present documented recommendations on investments, deployment, and process improvements to AV Operations leadership.
- Support technically complex sales opportunities and customer presentations in collaboration with the Vice President, General Managers, and Sales Managers.
- Enforces Shepard policies, safety requirements, technical standards, and approved operating procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of ten years of progressive audio visual or live-event production experience, including at least three years as Technical Director on large-scale or technically complex productions.
- Advanced knowledge of live-event audio, video, lighting, projection, LED, rigging, staging, power, networking, signal flow, and system integration.
- Advanced ability to create and interpret technical drawings, production plans, equipment specifications, and system documentation.
- Proficiency using Vectorworks or another approved CAD platform.
- Strong client-facing presentation, facilitation, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple design and event-support priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.
- Bachelor’s degree in event production, engineering technology, theater technology, business, or a related field; or relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.
Aligning With Our Values for Success
- Demonstrate Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.
- Ability to perform as a responsible ESOP owner, by making daily decisions to benefit the client and the company.
- Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect, as outlined in our Blue Diamond Customer Service Program.
Please note that the roles and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the evolving needs of the company.
Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military status, veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, individual qualifications, and merit.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audio director jobs.
- 7 or more years of professional audio production or sound design experience
- Proven leadership directing audio teams or external vendors across full project cycles
- Expert proficiency in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or equivalent professional DAW
- Experience with interactive audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD in game pipelines
- Strong creative vision with a portfolio demonstrating shipped titles or broadcast credits
- Bachelor's degree in audio production, music technology, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Audio Director Job Search
Tailor your reel to the industry
A games studio and a broadcast network want to hear completely different things. Build separate reels that lead with the most relevant work for each application, cutting anything that dilutes the focus for that specific employer.
Quantify the scope you managed
Listings ask for leadership experience, so your resume needs concrete scale: number of audio staff you directed, project budgets you oversaw, and delivery timelines you hit. Vague credits carry far less weight than clear scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists audio director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Filter for roles that list the DAWs, middleware, or engines you know best, such as Pro Tools, Wwise, or FMOD. A direct skill match in your cover letter pulls your application past initial screening faster than a general pitch.
Prepare a creative brief walkthrough
Many audio director interviews include a practical test where you critique an existing sound mix or pitch a direction for a given scene. Practice walking through a brief out loud so you can articulate aesthetic decisions and production rationale clearly.
Negotiate by scope, not just title
Audio director roles vary enormously in what you actually own: some include music budgets, others are limited to SFX. Before accepting an offer, clarify exactly which creative decisions are yours and which require sign-off from above.
Audio Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most audio directors?
The most active employers for audio directors right now are Pinnacle Live, Synaptics, and CEVA, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Game studios, streaming platforms, and large advertising agencies tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many audio director jobs are remote?
About 33% of audio director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by sub-discipline. Music supervision and voice direction work tends to allow more remote flexibility than roles that require hands-on studio supervision or on-set presence during production.
How do you become an audio director?
Start by building deep hands-on skills in sound design or music production, then accumulate credits across shipped projects in your target medium, whether games, film, or advertising. Move into a lead audio role to gain team management experience, then pursue senior positions that broaden your creative and production oversight before stepping into a director-level seat.
How do you get hired as an audio director with little experience?
Break in by positioning yourself as a senior individual contributor first, taking on lead sound design or audio lead credits on indie projects, game jams, or short films. Build a portfolio that demonstrates full ownership of an audio pipeline from concept through final mix, and document any team coordination you handled, even informally, to show readiness for a director role.
What does the audio director interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter screen focused on your credits and production scale, followed by a portfolio review with a creative director or executive producer. Later rounds typically include a practical exercise, such as critiquing a mix or pitching an audio direction for a scene, plus a team-fit conversation with the people you would be leading or collaborating with.
Where can I find and apply to audio director jobs?
You can find and apply to audio director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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