Director, Show Production & Design

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