WWE is the global leader in sports entertainment, creating and delivering original content to a worldwide audience. The Director of Show Production & Design will collaborate with creative teams to develop entrance concepts, ensure show elements are aligned, and prepare detailed designs for live events.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with with creative, producing, and lighting team to develop new entrance concepts
Serve as the central communication link between all production and creative departments ensuring everyone follows the same show flow
Ensure all show elements are visually aligned, runs smoothly, and is ready for both the live audience and TV
Put together fresh set ideas to present to the creative team for upcoming shows, including WWE live events and PLEs, NXT live events and PLEs, and any other WWE/TKO live events
Evaluate venues on-site and develop set designs that work within the building’s layout and constraints
Collaborate with vendors to bring your designs to life, ensuring all elements are built accurately and on schedule
Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings from design sketches and concepts using CAD software such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Depence
Create presentation decks showcasing design concepts, and 3D models to effectively communicate upcoming show plans and visual designs to the executive team
Develop detailed technical drawings, layouts, and schematics for all WWE/TKO live events and shows

Requirements:

7 to 10+ years of experience managing and designing live event productions, with television production experience strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in CAD-based design programs, with a preference for Vectorworks; experience with AutoCAD and/or SketchUp is also desirable
Proven experience leading and collaborating with other production personnel
Strong budget management skills, including planning, tracking, and delivering projects within financial parameters
Ability to clearly present and communicate design concepts to upper management, guiding projects from initial concept through final execution
Must be able to work traditional and non-traditional hours
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
Passion for WWE, sports entertainment, and live entertainment is preferred

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Director, Show Production & Design