Charisma Event Productions is hiring: Technical Director - Audio Visual Live Eve

Charisma Event Productionsis an audio, visual, lighting event production company known for delivering high-quality productions for conferences, concerts, and public events. We thrive on creativity, cutting-edge technology, and seamless execution. We are a rapidly growing company making waves in the event industry, offering you the unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your contributions will directly shape our growth and your own professional trajectory.

Thisfull-time Technical Director role is located in American Fork, UTYou'll lead each stage of live event productionfrom client consultation and creative planning through load-outoverseeing all technical and logistical components. As the primary technical and operational contact, you will work closely with company leadership, clients, and crews to deliver exceptional events.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end production for live events, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, equipment planning, crew leadership, and on-site execution.
• Lead technical production, applying broad AVL (audio, video, lighting) knowledge to direct technicians and operate gear as needed, with core competency in at least one area.
• Coordinate logistics and oversee warehouse activities, including inventory preparation, gear repairs, equipment storage and organization, vehicle loading/unloading, and postevent wrap.
• Hire, schedule, and manage freelancers and vendors, negotiating rates, leading crews through setup, show execution, and strike.
• Set up and execute events independently for smaller shows or lead larger event teams.
• Manage equipment rentals and liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery and returns.
• Maintain client communication including onsite visits, calls, email, and onsite interaction to ensure satisfaction, including event offboarding.
• Lead production meetings with management to align on upcoming events and crew assignments.
• Create or review event floor plans (Vectorworks/AutoCAD experience a plus).
• Develop and maintain production standards, ensuring consistency across events.
• Research and recommend equipment purchases to enhance production capabilities.
• Train and mentor team members and freelancers on equipment use, safety, and best practices, fostering a positive, solution-driven culture.

Experience:

• Experience: 3-5+ years in event production management
• Proficiency in one more more of the following: Live event audio, video, lighting, rigging, power
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Vectorworks, Google Suite, and project management software
• Client-Facing Skills: Experience interacting with executives and senior-level professionals

If these attributes below align with your core characteristics then this will be a good fit for you:

• You are a selfless leader that leads with love and encouragement, always finding ways to help people become the best version of themselves. You are a positive, optimistic, and charismatic person
• You absolutely love A/V and the live event industry and you thoroughly enjoy being on shows. When a new event is booked youre stoked
• Your mind is constantly thinking about what else could be done to make the event even better. You cant help but share ideas with the team
• Youre a team player that welcomes feedback, stays calm and level headed in stressful situations, and constantly wants to improve
• Ability to work long and tiring hours with the typical event production schedule

Benefits

• 401k + Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Leave
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedule
• Relocation stipend

Role is located in Utah.Warehouse based in American Fork Utah, with the ability to travel for events as needed. This is a hybrid position with a mix of remote, warehouse, and on-site work. The salary is dependent on your experience.

Thanks for your interest in Charisma Event Productions!