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Overview
The role studies feasibility, adapts prototypes, plans implementation and monitors technical operation so equipment, production teams and creative requirements fit together.
In job descriptions, look for stage equipment, production units, lighting, sound, wardrobe, make-up, feasibility checks, technical monitoring, prototype adaptation and responsibility for technical equipment.
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Technical directors coordinate the technical side of stage, film or television production. They translate artistic plans into workable choices for scene, wardrobe, sound, lighting, make-up and equipment.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes feasibility study, prototype adaptation, technical monitoring, stage equipment, production unit coordination, lighting and sound awareness and communication with creative teams.
Salary context
Pay is best compared through production scale, equipment responsibility, crew coordination, technical risk, live operation pressure and whether the role controls budgets or specialist teams.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward head of technical department, production technical management, stage operations, lighting or sound leadership, venue technical management or broader production direction.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names stage equipment, technical units, prototypes, feasibility, monitoring, lighting, sound and wardrobe. Those details show whether it is a hands-on or coordinating role.
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Occupation group
art director (2654.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/00030d09-2b3a-4efd-87cc-c4ea39d27c34 |
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| ESCO code | 2654.1.7 |
| ISCO group | 2654 |
| Concept type | Occupation |