Director, Technical Design

PRG is the world’s leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events.

PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360‑degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E‑sports, and Corporate live events. Our clients and partners rely on PRG’s innovation, experience and in‑depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life.

With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners.

Director of Technical Design – Scenic is responsible for leading and overseeing the Technical Design department for PRG Scenic Technologies. This role provides direct leadership to Technical Designers while ensuring the successful development of scenic fabrication projects from concept through installation.

Working closely with Sales, the Quote Team, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Production, this position is responsible for establishing and enforcing technical design standards, workflows, documentation practices, and design processes that support efficient fabrication, project execution, and client satisfaction.

The Director of Technical Design oversees the development of technical concepts, design packages, engineering coordination, bills of materials, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

This position plays a key leadership role in supporting innovation, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the successful execution of scenic fabrication projects while fostering a collaborative, solutions‑oriented culture.

It is the policy of PRG to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally. Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities in alignment with this standard at all times. Additional related duties may be assigned as required.

• Direct management and oversight of the Technical Design team, currently consisting of two Technical Designers.
• Train, mentor, and develop Technical Design staff to support professional growth and technical excellence.
• Establish, implement, and enforce department standards, workflows, and design best practices.
• Manage departmental workload, staffing assignments, priorities, and PTO approvals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development initiatives.
• Partner with Human Resources on hiring, employee relations, performance management, and staff separations.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions‑oriented team culture.

• Lead the Technical Design department in the development of scenic designs from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with Sales, the Quote Team, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Production to develop practical, profitable, and creative technical solutions.
• Oversee concept development, technical layouts, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and installation documentation.
• Ensure technical designs meet client expectations, project requirements, safety standards, applicable codes, and company quality standards.
• Review and approve technical design packages prior to release for fabrication.
• Oversee the development of accurate bills of materials, statements of probable cost, and procurement documentation.
• Identify long‑lead materials and coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to minimize schedule impacts.
• Ensure design assumptions, life safety considerations, engineering requirements, and fabrication methods are clearly defined throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Project Managers during project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews,…