Entry Level Technical Director Jobs
New grad technical director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Labcorp, Pinterest, and Brevard College hiring at this level now.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLabcorp
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type100% On-site
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Virtual Production Technical Director
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DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Virtual Production Technical Director
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Director, Technical Program Management-Monetization
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Pinterest
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Director- Career & Technical Education
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Spring Independent School District
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Houston, Texas
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Virtual Production Technical Director
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL·Beverly Hills, Michigan
Job functions:
Working with high schoolers
Full Time
201-500 employees
Job Description
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Position Virtual Production Technical Director
Department Information Technology
Available July 2026
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Virtual Production Technical Director to serve as the cinematic engineer for our xR Studio’s LED volume. In this role, you will own the Disguise server pipeline and partner closely with our Virtual Production Engineer and Technology Integrator to enable students to create cinema-quality virtual productions.
Your primary focus is to enable students to film cinema quality virtual productions. You will collaborate directly with the film teacher to analyze student scripts, engineer pre-production content pipelines, and manage our Disguise and Unreal Engine ecosystem. Additionally, you will collaborate on creative outreach and bring projects to life for students across grades PreK–12.
Essential Responsibilities
Pre-Production Partnership
- Partner with the Film teacher to review student scripts and storyboards, advising on how to successfully translate their narrative ideas into the virtual production environment.
- Collaborate with the Virtual Production Engineer during the pre-visualization phase to source, build, or optimize 3D assets and environments within Unreal Engine, ensuring they are production-ready.
- Guide student filmmakers through tech rehearsals to block camera movements, test tracking limits, and pre-light scenes before official shoot days.
xR Pipeline Collaboration & Technical Management
- Manage the end-to-end xR pipeline with the Virtual Production Engineer. While the VP Engineer focuses heavily on Unreal Engine optimization and nDisplay configuration, you will lead the Disguise media integration.
- Serve as the primary operator and systems engineer for our Disguise ecosystem. Specifically driving advanced workflows like extended sets.
- Calibrate and maintain our camera tracking system (MoSys StarTracker Max) paired with our RED V-Raptor VV camera and jib setup to ensure zero latency or drift.
Ensuring Cinematic Quality
- Serve as the technical authority during live shoots, diagnosing and resolving real-time pipeline bottlenecks (e.g., tracking occlusion, moiré, or frame drops) to keep the production moving.
- Ensure studio DMX lighting, camera shutter angles, and the LED volume are in sync to produce a cinematic final frame.
- Oversee the rapid ingestion and management of raw footage (RED RAW) from the studio floor to the post-production pipeline.
Pre K-12 Collaboration
- Collaborate with our Instructional Technologist to adapt the xR stage for younger students. While they manage the age-appropriate lesson plans and student logistics, you will engineer the Disguise and tracking pipeline to bring their PreK-12 class projects and scripts to life.
- Demystify the xR Studio for students. You will set up safe environments that allow PreK-12 students to successfully navigate The Studio and experience the filmmaking process.
Qualifications
- Proven, hands-on experience in virtual production, digital cinema, LED and xR technologies, or a related technical arena. Direct expertise in Disguise media direction is a requirement for this role.
- An understanding of xR and VP workflows, including camera tracking systems (MoSys StarTracker or similar), Brompton LED processor, and how they interface with Disguise RenderStream.
- Proven experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Disguise in a live production, xR, or virtual studio environment.
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine workflows and the ability to collaborate effectively with our dedicated Virtual Production Engineer.
- An understanding of camera mechanics, genlock, shutter synchronization, color spaces, and studio DMX lighting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and solve complex technical problems creatively and efficiently
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during collaboration with students, faculty, and project teams.
- Frequent use of hands to operate computers, cameras, audio/visual equipment, and other digital production tools.
- Ability to move throughout campus and studio spaces to support classrooms
- Capability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment in The Studios, including cameras, lighting, audio, and emerging technologies.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and position equipment and materials up to 25–40 pounds (i.e., AV equipment)
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed to support studio setup and equipment adjustments.
Work Environment
Noise levels may vary depending on the setting, particularly during studio production, student collaboration, or live events.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Virtual Production Technical Director
Beverly Hills, Michigan
New 1m ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
Working with high schoolers
Full Time
Job Description
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Position Virtual Production Technical Director
Department Information Technology
Available July 2026
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Virtual Production Technical Director to serve as the cinematic engineer for our xR Studio’s LED volume. In this role, you will own the Disguise server pipeline and partner closely with our Virtual Production Engineer and Technology Integrator to enable students to create cinema-quality virtual productions.
Your primary focus is to enable students to film cinema quality virtual productions. You will collaborate directly with the film teacher to analyze student scripts, engineer pre-production content pipelines, and manage our Disguise and Unreal Engine ecosystem. Additionally, you will collaborate on creative outreach and bring projects to life for students across grades PreK–12.
Essential Responsibilities
Pre-Production Partnership
- Partner with the Film teacher to review student scripts and storyboards, advising on how to successfully translate their narrative ideas into the virtual production environment.
- Collaborate with the Virtual Production Engineer during the pre-visualization phase to source, build, or optimize 3D assets and environments within Unreal Engine, ensuring they are production-ready.
- Guide student filmmakers through tech rehearsals to block camera movements, test tracking limits, and pre-light scenes before official shoot days.
xR Pipeline Collaboration & Technical Management
- Manage the end-to-end xR pipeline with the Virtual Production Engineer. While the VP Engineer focuses heavily on Unreal Engine optimization and nDisplay configuration, you will lead the Disguise media integration.
- Serve as the primary operator and systems engineer for our Disguise ecosystem. Specifically driving advanced workflows like extended sets.
- Calibrate and maintain our camera tracking system (MoSys StarTracker Max) paired with our RED V-Raptor VV camera and jib setup to ensure zero latency or drift.
Ensuring Cinematic Quality
- Serve as the technical authority during live shoots, diagnosing and resolving real-time pipeline bottlenecks (e.g., tracking occlusion, moiré, or frame drops) to keep the production moving.
- Ensure studio DMX lighting, camera shutter angles, and the LED volume are in sync to produce a cinematic final frame.
- Oversee the rapid ingestion and management of raw footage (RED RAW) from the studio floor to the post-production pipeline.
Pre K-12 Collaboration
- Collaborate with our Instructional Technologist to adapt the xR stage for younger students. While they manage the age-appropriate lesson plans and student logistics, you will engineer the Disguise and tracking pipeline to bring their PreK-12 class projects and scripts to life.
- Demystify the xR Studio for students. You will set up safe environments that allow PreK-12 students to successfully navigate The Studio and experience the filmmaking process.
Qualifications
- Proven, hands-on experience in virtual production, digital cinema, LED and xR technologies, or a related technical arena. Direct expertise in Disguise media direction is a requirement for this role.
- An understanding of xR and VP workflows, including camera tracking systems (MoSys StarTracker or similar), Brompton LED processor, and how they interface with Disguise RenderStream.
- Proven experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Disguise in a live production, xR, or virtual studio environment.
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine workflows and the ability to collaborate effectively with our dedicated Virtual Production Engineer.
- An understanding of camera mechanics, genlock, shutter synchronization, color spaces, and studio DMX lighting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and solve complex technical problems creatively and efficiently
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during collaboration with students, faculty, and project teams.
- Frequent use of hands to operate computers, cameras, audio/visual equipment, and other digital production tools.
- Ability to move throughout campus and studio spaces to support classrooms
- Capability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment in The Studios, including cameras, lighting, audio, and emerging technologies.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and position equipment and materials up to 25–40 pounds (i.e., AV equipment)
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed to support studio setup and equipment adjustments.
Work Environment
Noise levels may vary depending on the setting, particularly during studio production, student collaboration, or live events.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Entry Level Technical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level technical director job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows you can lead a technical project from concept to delivery, even on a small scale. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who demonstrate cross-functional communication, familiarity with production workflows or technical systems, and at least one example of owning a deliverable end to end. Internship experience, capstone projects, or freelance work all count.
Which companies hire entry level technical directors?
Companies hiring entry level technical directors right now include Labcorp, Pinterest, and Brevard College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The mix tends to include production companies, technology firms, and media organizations that build junior technical leadership roles into their hiring pipelines to develop talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level technical director jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this level. About 0% of entry level technical director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, giving candidates outside major media or tech hubs a realistic shot at landing their first role without relocating.
Are these new grad technical director jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior technical director roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for postings that list internship experience as sufficient or that explicitly encourage recent graduates to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level technical directors?
Entry Level technical director roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they operate fast-moving production environments where developing junior technical leadership in-house is more practical than sourcing experienced hires from outside.