Technical director
Also searched as: Director técnico
Code 2654.1.7
What does a Technical director do?
Technical directors realise the artistic visions of the creators within technical constraints. They coordinate the operations of various production units, such as scene, wardrobe, sound and lighting, and make-up. They adapt the prototype and study the feasibility, implementation, operation and technical monitoring of the artistic project. They are also responsible for the stage equipment and technical equipment.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- theatre techniques
Skills and competences
- coordinate technical teams in artistic productions
- coordinate with creative departments
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
- organise rehearsals
- promote health and safety
Transversal competences
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences