Technical Dir

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.

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Shanghai, China Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Job Posting Title:

Technical Dir

Req ID:

7086448220220701

Job Description:

Job Summary:

As a Technical Director, you will lead the technical design and management of all locally-produced shows, special events, and seasonal events for Shanghai Disney Resort. Assist the entertainment performance department in backstage technical support for performances and special events, as well as technical design, operation, and management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will develop appropriate design and specifications of the equipment to support artistic vision demonstrating fluency in audio, lighting, and video;
  • You will lead in-house and contracted technical event teams;
  • You will develop schedules for event technical staff and production elements;
  • You will create technical event budgets and documentation;
  • You will oversee and ensures full onsite safety compliance;
  • You will create technical sections of operating guidelines and safety checklists as required;
  • You will create equipment manuals as required;
  • You need to develop and maintain relationships with local equipment suppliers;
  • You will partners with other lines of business, vendors, contractors, and relevant regulatory agencies;
  • You need to  ability to self-manage schedule and production timelines, work alone, and lead teams;
  • You will take other work assigned by managers.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of entertainment technical experience;
  • Post-secondary degree in technical theater or equivalent is preferred;
  • Strong technical skills in at least three areas including audio, electrical, lighting, rigging, scenic construction, special effects, show control, and video;
  • Ability to handle multiple high-pressure projects in a fast-paced environment;
  • Strong computer skills including Excel, Microsoft Project, Sketch-Up, and AutoCAD;
  • Experience at Entertainment systems on a corporate network including but not limited to, Audio DSP design and programming (QSys), Video servers (Hippo, d3, Watchout), projectors and displays, Lighting control and system design (GrandMA, ETC Paradigm), and show control systems (TAIT Navigator);
  • Ability to partner with other lines of business, vendors, creative and production staff, and crew members.

Job Posting Segment:

Shanghai Disney Resort

Job Posting Primary Business:

Entertainment & Costuming (SHDR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Entertainment-Technical Direction

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2022-08-05-07:00
About this role

Summary

Lead technical design, management, and safety for Shanghai Disney shows and events

Job title

Technical Dir

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Shanghai, China; on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

audioelectricallightingriggingshow control systems

Preferred skills

ExcelMicrosoft ProjectSketch-UpAutoCADQSysHippod3WatchoutGrandMAETC ParadigmTAIT Navigator

Specializations

audiolightingvideospecial effects
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City