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Production Lead roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian professionals managing manufacturing or production teams.
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Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services, and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is responsible for managing end-to-end planning, production, in-person experiences, and all the unique details that make these events exceptional. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We're looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative and technical fields.
We're seeking a Technical Lead, Technical Production to lead the technical infrastructure and systems backbone for live events and activations, including concerts, corporate events, and global product moments. This role owns the critical technical systems - fiber, LED, comms, network, audio, lighting, camera, and power - that make large-scale, no-fail live productions possible.
DESCRIPTION
The Technical Lead, Technical Production will lead the strategy, design, and execution of core technical systems supporting live events and activations across Worldwide Events. This role owns end-to-end infrastructure planning - from fiber backbone and network drops to LED wall routing/switching, comms systems, live audio and lighting systems, camera systems, and power design - ensuring every show runs on a resilient, well-documented, and scalable technical foundation.
You will be the technical authority responsible for producing signal flow and infrastructure drawings, coordinating with venue and vendor partners, and leading a team through the planning and on-site execution of complex, high-visibility live events. This role requires deep technical expertise across broadcast, AV infrastructure, IP-based media transport, power systems, technical design, and the ability to operate flawlessly under executive-facing, no-fail conditions.
Responsibilities
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Lead technical infrastructure planning and execution for live events and activations, including concerts, corporate events, and global product launches.
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Design, document, and manage fiber runs and network topology across event sites, including redundant paths and failover planning.
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Own LED wall systems architecture, including routing and switching design, processor configuration, and signal distribution to ensure reliability and visual fidelity.
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Design and manage comms systems (wired and wireless intercom, IFB, RF coordination) to support production, stage management, and crew communication across large venues.
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Plan and deploy network drops and IP infrastructure across event spaces, coordinating with venue and IT partners on connectivity, VLANs, and bandwidth requirements.
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Oversee live audio systems architecture, including Dante network design and troubleshooting, signal routing, and support for spatial/immersive audio formats.
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Lead lighting infrastructure planning, including lighting power distribution, and operation/programming oversight of consoles such as grandMA, ensuring safe and reliable power for lighting rigs.
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Support camera system planning across productions, including spatial capture formats and workflows, ensuring appropriate format, routing, and signal integration into the broader show infrastructure.
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Lead power design and management for large-scale shows, including load calculations, distribution planning, UPS backup systems, generator sizing and coordination, and failover/redundancy strategy for mission-critical systems.
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Create and maintain detailed signal flow drawings and technical documentation for all event systems, serving as the single source of truth for vendors, crew, and stakeholders.
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Partner with the larger Technical Production and Broadcast team to align infrastructure design with overall execution strategy, including SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based media workflows.
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Lead location/venue technical surveys, assessing power availability, network access, rigging points, and infrastructure readiness.
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Manage relationships with fiber, network, power, LED, audio, and lighting vendors, including scoping, quoting, and on-site coordination.
-
Build, lead, and mentor a technical production team, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and on-site protocols.
-
Own budgeting and forecasting for technical infrastructure across assigned events, including vendor management and cost optimization.
-
Drive continuous improvement of technical standards, documentation templates, and infrastructure playbooks across the organization.
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Willingness and ability to travel globally as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience supporting global keynote events, concerts, or large-scale corporate productions.
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Familiarity with broadcast infrastructure and live streaming/encoding workflows.
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Experience working in highly confidential environments with strict security and quality standards.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across disciplines.
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Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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10+ years of experience in technical production, broadcast engineering, or systems integration for live events, concerts, or corporate productions.
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Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying fiber, power and network infrastructure for live events, including redundancy and failover planning.
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Deep knowledge of LED display systems, including routing, switching, processor configuration (e.g., Megapixel, ROE, Barco), and signal distribution.
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Proven experience designing and managing comms/intercom systems (e.g., Clear-Com, RTS) and RF coordination for large-scale productions.
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Strong knowledge of live audio systems, including Dante network design/troubleshooting and support for spatial/immersive audio formats.
-
Familiarity with lighting power distribution and lighting consoles such as grandMA.
-
Working knowledge of camera systems and formats, including spatial capture workflows.
-
Understanding of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based video/audio transport workflows, including network infrastructure (VLANs, switches, routing).
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Strong understanding of power distribution for live events, including load balancing, UPS systems, generator backup, and failover design.
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Proficiency creating signal flow and system architecture drawings using tools such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or Visio.
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Proven ability to lead technical execution in high-pressure, executive-facing, no-fail environments.
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Experience leading venue technical surveys and assessing infrastructure feasibility across diverse locations.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and vendor teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear communication.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $186,300 and $280,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services, and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is responsible for managing end-to-end planning, production, in-person experiences, and all the unique details that make these events exceptional. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We're looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative and technical fields.
We're seeking a Technical Lead, Technical Production to lead the technical infrastructure and systems backbone for live events and activations, including concerts, corporate events, and global product moments. This role owns the critical technical systems - fiber, LED, comms, network, audio, lighting, camera, and power - that make large-scale, no-fail live productions possible.
DESCRIPTION
The Technical Lead, Technical Production will lead the strategy, design, and execution of core technical systems supporting live events and activations across Worldwide Events. This role owns end-to-end infrastructure planning - from fiber backbone and network drops to LED wall routing/switching, comms systems, live audio and lighting systems, camera systems, and power design - ensuring every show runs on a resilient, well-documented, and scalable technical foundation.
You will be the technical authority responsible for producing signal flow and infrastructure drawings, coordinating with venue and vendor partners, and leading a team through the planning and on-site execution of complex, high-visibility live events. This role requires deep technical expertise across broadcast, AV infrastructure, IP-based media transport, power systems, technical design, and the ability to operate flawlessly under executive-facing, no-fail conditions.
Responsibilities
-
Lead technical infrastructure planning and execution for live events and activations, including concerts, corporate events, and global product launches.
-
Design, document, and manage fiber runs and network topology across event sites, including redundant paths and failover planning.
-
Own LED wall systems architecture, including routing and switching design, processor configuration, and signal distribution to ensure reliability and visual fidelity.
-
Design and manage comms systems (wired and wireless intercom, IFB, RF coordination) to support production, stage management, and crew communication across large venues.
-
Plan and deploy network drops and IP infrastructure across event spaces, coordinating with venue and IT partners on connectivity, VLANs, and bandwidth requirements.
-
Oversee live audio systems architecture, including Dante network design and troubleshooting, signal routing, and support for spatial/immersive audio formats.
-
Lead lighting infrastructure planning, including lighting power distribution, and operation/programming oversight of consoles such as grandMA, ensuring safe and reliable power for lighting rigs.
-
Support camera system planning across productions, including spatial capture formats and workflows, ensuring appropriate format, routing, and signal integration into the broader show infrastructure.
-
Lead power design and management for large-scale shows, including load calculations, distribution planning, UPS backup systems, generator sizing and coordination, and failover/redundancy strategy for mission-critical systems.
-
Create and maintain detailed signal flow drawings and technical documentation for all event systems, serving as the single source of truth for vendors, crew, and stakeholders.
-
Partner with the larger Technical Production and Broadcast team to align infrastructure design with overall execution strategy, including SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based media workflows.
-
Lead location/venue technical surveys, assessing power availability, network access, rigging points, and infrastructure readiness.
-
Manage relationships with fiber, network, power, LED, audio, and lighting vendors, including scoping, quoting, and on-site coordination.
-
Build, lead, and mentor a technical production team, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and on-site protocols.
-
Own budgeting and forecasting for technical infrastructure across assigned events, including vendor management and cost optimization.
-
Drive continuous improvement of technical standards, documentation templates, and infrastructure playbooks across the organization.
-
Willingness and ability to travel globally as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience supporting global keynote events, concerts, or large-scale corporate productions.
-
Familiarity with broadcast infrastructure and live streaming/encoding workflows.
-
Experience working in highly confidential environments with strict security and quality standards.
-
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across disciplines.
-
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
10+ years of experience in technical production, broadcast engineering, or systems integration for live events, concerts, or corporate productions.
-
Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying fiber, power and network infrastructure for live events, including redundancy and failover planning.
-
Deep knowledge of LED display systems, including routing, switching, processor configuration (e.g., Megapixel, ROE, Barco), and signal distribution.
-
Proven experience designing and managing comms/intercom systems (e.g., Clear-Com, RTS) and RF coordination for large-scale productions.
-
Strong knowledge of live audio systems, including Dante network design/troubleshooting and support for spatial/immersive audio formats.
-
Familiarity with lighting power distribution and lighting consoles such as grandMA.
-
Working knowledge of camera systems and formats, including spatial capture workflows.
-
Understanding of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based video/audio transport workflows, including network infrastructure (VLANs, switches, routing).
-
Strong understanding of power distribution for live events, including load balancing, UPS systems, generator backup, and failover design.
-
Proficiency creating signal flow and system architecture drawings using tools such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or Visio.
-
Proven ability to lead technical execution in high-pressure, executive-facing, no-fail environments.
-
Experience leading venue technical surveys and assessing infrastructure feasibility across diverse locations.
-
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and vendor teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear communication.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $186,300 and $280,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Production Lead
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Production Lead roles must meet the DOL's specialty occupation standard, meaning your degree field needs to align directly with the position. An engineering or operations management degree carries more weight than a general business qualification when the employer files the LCA.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification Data Center to find employers who have filed LCAs for production and operations roles. Companies already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall over paperwork concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Some employers assume Production Lead roles don't qualify because they involve floor-level supervision. Come to interviews prepared to explain how your degree applies to process optimization, quality systems, or lean manufacturing, which grounds the role in specialty occupation territory.
Get your Australian credentials assessed before applying
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but having a formal equivalency statement from a credential evaluation service speeds up the LCA process and reduces back-and-forth with the employer's HR team.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle the LCA submission, visa application, and consulate preparation. This is the stage where self-managed applications most often stall, especially for production roles where specialty occupation justification needs clear documentation.
Negotiate the E-3 prevailing wage requirement upfront
The DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for the role and location before the LCA can be certified. Confirm with your employer that the offer meets this threshold before signing anything, so the filing isn't rejected after the process has started.
E-3 Visa Production Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Production Lead roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up applying broadly and hitting dead ends. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already on the table, saving you from chasing employers who don't know what an E-3 is.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Production Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is structured. A Production Lead that requires applying engineering principles, quality management systems, or lean manufacturing methodology, and for which the employer normally requires a relevant bachelor's degree, can qualify. Roles that are primarily supervisory without a degree requirement are harder to support. The key is documenting that a specific field of study is a baseline requirement, not just a preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Production Lead roles?
The E-3 is a significantly better path for Australian nationals in this field. There's no annual lottery, no random selection process, and the 10,500 annual allocation has never been fully used. The H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot before any petition can be filed, which means qualified candidates are routinely shut out for a full year. With the E-3, if the role qualifies and the LCA clears, you can proceed directly to your consulate appointment.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Production Lead?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and visa for each employer change. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current status doesn't transfer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with the DOL, and once it's certified, you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp, which typically means a consulate appointment in Australia or at a third-country post. You can work for the new employer once the new visa is issued.