Senior Technical Director

Job ID 10143883 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Mar. 03, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This team with varied strengths – representing a wide variety of subject areas and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The Senior Technical Director with Disney Live Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort leads technical production efforts related to the development and sustainment of live entertainment shows and product offerings, including parades, stage shows, and special events for Worldwide Disney Parks and Resorts locations.

You will report to the Manager, Technical Direction.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

Collaborate in the creation of design and technical elements for all DLE Productions through the effective execution of the creative process, in collaboration with Designers, Directors, Writers, Producers, and Production and Operators partners
Lead Design Assurance efforts to ensure all design & technical elements for DLE productions comply with company Standards, Government regulations, and applicable local and national authorities having jurisdiction.
Provide support for Hazard Analysis and Issue Mitigation of all design & technical elements by partnering with local teams and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including Safety, Global Engineering & Technology, Quality Engineering, Standards & Sustainment, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Contribute to the Show Life Cycle during the concept, creative, feasibility, development, production (fabrication), delivery, and sustainment phases - Helping define compliance, mitigations, and reliability for safe, on-going operations
Compile and report on budgets for your project scope; understand staffing needs against project support
Participate in Scope of Work review, vendor qualification process, and identification of construction methodologies
Participate in Creative Reviews, Design Reviews, Work Sessions, and Production Meetings
Provide field support through install, acceptance procedures, test & adjust, programming, training, rehearsal, and opening
Documentation support through review sessions, testing documentation, safety plans, and as built documentation packages

Full discipline understanding, taking on project delivery and participating in blue sky when asked
Companywide standards contribution and research
Creative element discovery including research in advancement of materials, equipment, and methodology.
Identify risk and communicate risk mitigation and solutions in a clear, timely manner
Participate in industry forums and be aware of industry technology trends, pushing the boundaries of technical innovation

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 7 years of experience working in a Technical Theater or Live Show Entertainment environment
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays is required
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required
Proven knowledge and understanding of the operation and artistic application of a variety of show systems and technology, including audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control systems, video, facilities, and rigging
Proven experience with facility design, engineering, and construction
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express creative ideas
Proven track record of supporting the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, producers, and writers
Highly motivated requiring minimal direction and follow-up
Strong computer, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated leadership, partnership, and strategic planning skills
Natural collaborative ability to make sense out of diverse multidisciplinary requirements and to bring the project goals into focus for everyone involved
Ability to research and present technical design options so that the team can make informed decisions that ultimately give the project greater depth
Ability to establish and maintain consistency, quality, accuracy, and professionalism of design packages and associated technical design documents published by Disney Live Entertainment
Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

It would be great if you also have:

Strong Understanding of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Epcot Building Codes and all other applicable local Authorities Having Jurisdiction and regulatory agencies
Experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company
Working knowledge and understanding of the Walt Disney culture
Knowledge and proficiency in some or all of the following engineering disciplines: structural, mechanical, electrical, software, safety
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, and for extended periods of time
English/French and/or English/Mandarin language skills

Education:

College degree or equivalent professional experience with focus in theatrical design, technical production, and/or project management is required

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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