Director of Technical Design
25 days ago
New Orleans
Job Description REMOTE - USA Reports To: Managing Director Supervises: Not currently applicable Division: Immersive Experiences Location: USA Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Estimated Travel: 15% POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Technical Design oversees cross-functional teams and vendor partners, ensures project alignment with architectural and engineering requirements, and manages Audio-Visual deliverables from concept through execution. This role leads teams in the efforts across immersive experiences, museum exhibits, and other location-based experiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Leadership & Collaboration: • Act as the primary technical liaison between architects, general contractors, electrical contractors, and owner’s representatives, • Address permitting, ADA, engineering, and other compliance needs across projects, • Attend OAC calls and update subcontractors with relevant changes, • Oversee internal and external Technical Design (TD) resources and deliverables, • Lead cross-functional teams (staff & freelance) in producing CAD/BIM drawings, facility impact studies, and bid packages, • Manage and expand freelance/1099 partnerships and strategic vendor relationships, • Review and approve all technical deliverables including CAD/BIM drawings, schematics, and build-to-print packages, • Implement and maintain file management protocols and submittal logs, • Ensure compliance with Solomon Group and client design standards, • Conduct quality control reviews at 25%, 50%, 90% stages, and final project walkthroughs, • Drive continuous improvement in design processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs, • Stay current on industry trends, technologies, materials, and fabrication processes, • 10+ years in technical design for museums, exhibits, or experiential environments, • 4+ years in a management or leadership role, • Expert in CAD and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.); certifications preferred, • Proficient in Procore and Microsoft Excel, • Familiar with 300/400 series architectural drawings and permitting processes, • Excellent understanding of construction methods, engineering principles, and material selection, • Interior and creative design experience preferred, • Knowledge of audiovisual and lighting integration in custom fabrication, • Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • A role at the forefront of industry innovation, contributing to projects that redefine immersive experiences., • A dynamic and supportive work environment that values creativity, innovation, and practical execution., • Opportunities for professional growth in a company embarking on an exciting new chapter.