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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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in visual director jobs.
- 8 or more years of experience in creative direction or visual design leadership
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a cross-functional creative team
- Strong portfolio showing brand identity, campaign, and editorial work
- Experience collaborating with marketing, product, and executive stakeholders
- Familiarity with motion design tools such as After Effects or Cinema 4D
Tips for Your Visual Director Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Visual directors are hired on the strength of their book, not their resume alone. Cut work that doesn't reflect the industry you're targeting and lead with two or three flagship campaigns that show strategic thinking alongside execution.
Quantify the business impact you drove
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just aesthetics. Reframe your resume bullets around results: redesigns that increased engagement, rebrand projects delivered under budget, or team throughput improvements you engineered as the creative lead.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists visual director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry before you search
Visual direction looks very different at a fashion house versus a fintech startup. Decide which vertical you're targeting before you search, then read each job description for the brand voice cues that signal whether your aesthetic sensibility is the right fit.
Prepare a creative brief walkthrough for interviews
Most visual director interviews include a portfolio review, and the candidates who stand out narrate the brief behind each piece. Practice explaining the strategic constraint you were solving, not just the visual choices you made.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Visual directors frequently encounter roles where the title is senior but the team structure is junior. Before accepting any offer, ask directly how many direct reports you'll manage, what the production budget looks like, and whether brand standards are set or still being built.
Visual Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most visual directors?
The most active employers for visual directors right now are Pinnacle Live, Royal Productions, and Event Network, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in media, consumer brands, and technology companies with large in-house creative teams.
How many visual director jobs are remote?
About 57% of visual director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much creative direction work can happen asynchronously. Brand strategy and campaign concepting roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to in-store retail, live events, or physical production typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a visual director?
Most visual directors start as graphic designers or art directors, build a portfolio across brand, editorial, or campaign work, and progress into roles that add team leadership and cross-functional responsibility. Developing skills in creative strategy, stakeholder communication, and budget management alongside your design craft is what separates candidates ready for a director-level role from those who are still purely execution-focused.
Can you get hired as a visual director without a traditional creative degree?
Yes, many visual directors are hired based on portfolio strength and leadership experience rather than formal credentials. Employers care most about whether your body of work demonstrates both aesthetic range and the ability to set a visual direction others can execute. Certifications in design tools, a strong freelance client history, or a record of leading rebrand projects can substitute effectively for a degree in many hiring contexts.
What does the visual director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a portfolio review with the creative or marketing lead, and then a panel interview with stakeholders from brand, product, or executive leadership. Some employers add a brief creative challenge where you respond to a hypothetical brand problem. Final-round interviews often focus on how you manage creative conflict, set standards across a team, and prioritize projects under competing deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to visual director jobs?
You can find and apply to visual director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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