technical director

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 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. 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. For example, in theatre and live productions a technical dire...