Back مدير فني Arabic Technischer Direktor German Director técnico Spanish کارگردان فنی Persian テクニカルディレクター (テレビ) Japanese 테크니컬 디렉터 Korean 技術總監 Chinese
| Synonyms | TD, technical authority, technical manager |
|---|---|
| Description | |
Fields of employment | Software development, sports, theatre, television, engineering |
A technical director (TD) is usually a senior technical person within e.g. a software company, engineering firm, film studio, theatre company or television studio. They are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the technical aspects within the project or organization they are a part of. The title of technical director is used across a wide range of industries such as software development, television and film production, theatre, game development, and live events.[1]
While responsibilities may vary between industries, technical directors in general supervise technical staff and guide the technical processes while also collaborating with lead roles to ensure that technical aspects align with the overall goal set in place.[1] For example, in theatre and live productions a technical director will work with scenic designers and directors to draft plans,select materials,and prepare the venue for a both safe and efficient production.[2]In television or film technical directors oversee the technical crews and equipment being used while in software and engineering they will manage the technical pipelines and overall production workflows.
- ^ a b "List of all Film & TV Job Types with Descriptions | Media Match USA". www.media-match.com. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "What does a technical director do? (List of primary duties)". Indeed Career Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
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