Event Technical Director

About Us

At avad3, we produce over 100 unique events every year, serving clients nationwide. We create unforgettable experiences that go above and beyond expectations. Our mission is to deliver flawless events that amplify our clients' messages and leave lasting impressions. 

About Northwest Arkansas

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Northwest Arkansas offers a perfect blend of business, culture, and outdoor activities. With three Fortune 500 companies, a thriving arts scene, and a plethora of outdoor activities, it’s an ideal place to live and work. Our community is vibrant, diverse and full of opportunities to grow and thrive.  

About the Role

At avad3 Event Production, we’re looking for a systems-minded, operations-driven leader to oversee the gear, people, and technology that power our events. The Event Technical Director role blends hands-on shop leadership with strategic thinking about gear lifecycle and company-wide IT systems. You’ll lead our team of production Techs and Hands with clear direction, manage and evolve our asset management processes, and ensure our internal IT setup supports our team’s success. This role combines mentorship, technical operation and process improvement with time in the field doing the production work you love.

What You’ll Be Doing 

1. Manage our team of production techs and hands, ensuring focus, alignment and professional growth
2. Develop & execute our gear strategy, manage the entire life cycle of gear, making sure that it is well-maintained, organized and ready to deploy
3. Oversee technical design and engineering for our events
4. Oversee company-wide IT systems
5. Manage our shop operations & logistics
6. Serve onsite as the lead production tech on a variety of local and national shows

We’re Seeking Someone Who

1. Leads with clarity, manages with intention, and holds themselves and others accountable.
2. Is driven to produce events with  technical excellence and creative impact, exemplifying “proud design” 
3. Engineers simplicity into our gear and workflows- making everything easy to deploy and easy to use, making processes simpler and more efficient
4. Empowers others through teaching, mentoring and wise council
5. Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, tact, staying calm under pressure and treating others with respect and consideration.
6. Adapts to change in dynamic working environments and is able to deal with the unexpected with grace and decisiveness.
7. Collaborates freely with teammates and crew.
8. Is an excellent communicator with strong emotional intelligence
9. Has a hunger for learning and growth.

Position Requirements 

• 5+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years of experience managing people (employees or volunteers)
• 5+ years of experience in production operations, or event tech leadership for live events
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays and out-of-state events, sometimes on short notice
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive vans and box trucks a plus
• Comfortable with physical labor, including lifting heavy gear, loading/unloading trucks, and working long hours during show cycles

Technical Experience

• Creative set design
• Technical drawing software such as AutoCAD/Vectorworks
• Clear Comm Digital Wireless Intercom, Phone Bridges
• Streamdeck, Blackmagic Design ATEM
• Camera Shading/Painting/CCU Setup, Robotic Cameras
• Advanced Projection & Blending
• LED Video Panel Design and Deployment
• Wireless microphone frequency coordination
• Line array design and deployment, “Smaart” software
• Digital console configuration, DSP, Dante
• Basic audio postproduction skills
• Design, execution, and maintenance of lighting systems
• Deep skills in repairing electronic gear: soldering, crimping, etc
• Power distribution: Strong command of electrical systems and 3-phase distribution systems for events
• Network configuration
• Apple computer maintenance

Other Preferred Experience

• Experience leading teams—setting priorities, managing workloads, and training others.
• Working knowledge of basic IT infrastructure—networking, workstation setup, access management, and troubleshooting (Mac).

What We Offer

Exciting Industry Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing, dynamic company in the live event production world.

Career Growth: Enjoy hands-on learning and opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Supportive Team: Join a team that values your unique perspective and contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off: Start at 20 paid personal days per year, plus 7 paid holidays.

Team Culture & Fun: Enjoy annual offsite days, a festive Christmas party, and plenty of team-building fun.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match after 90 days of employment.
• 70% company-paid medical benefits, starting the first of the month following your hire date.
• 100% company-paid First Stop Health benefits.
• Additional benefits available, including dental, vision, accident coverage, and more.
• 100% company-paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.

We’re looking for someone who’s just as comfortable rolling up their sleeves in the shop as they are mapping out gear strategy in a spreadsheet. If you thrive on structure, love supporting teams behind the scenes, and enjoy finding ways to make tools, processes, and systems work smarter—not just harder—this could be your next great fit. Join us in building the operational backbone that helps bring world-class events to life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you are a hardworking individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in production, we encourage you to apply for this position.