AV Technical Director - Tokyo

ABOUT US!

At Sourcing Unicorns, we recruit globally across the creative and experiential industry, always on the lookout for exceptional talent to bring bold ideas to life. For this opportunity, we’re proud to collaborate with the team at Moment Factory to find the unicorn, the one who will truly make a difference. Together, we ensure a smooth and human-centered hiring experience that reflects the studio’s vision.

A WORD ABOUT MOMENT FACTORY

We come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 450 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA.

YOUR MISSION

Technical teams manage an array of surprising and unexplored spaces. They breathe life into ideas by transposing them onto physical worlds.

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Propose audiovisual equipment and control solutions aligned with project design, technical requirements, and budget.

• Calculate projection geometry and equipment locations based on creative intent and site constraints.

• Produce technical drawings, equipment layouts, electrical interfaces, and show-control diagrams.

• Lead and manage local and remote technical teams across complex multimedia projects.

• Oversee equipment lifecycle, maintenance, and technical quality.

• Optimize technical workflows and production efficiency.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for producers, directors, clients, and integration partners.

• Ensure seamless integration between environment, content, and technology through technical

• quality control.

• Develop operational procedures with integrators to ensure long-term system reliability.

• Travel as required to oversee installations throughout Japan, APAC, and internationally.

• Coordinate technical spaces, installation schedules, and resource allocation.

• Provide internal technical expertise and support across multidisciplinary teams.

• Maintain technical documentation and archive project deliverables in collaboration with project teams.

YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

• 5+ years minimum of experience in audiovisual systems, technical leadership, and team management, including 3+ years in multimedia technical direction.

• Proven success delivering large-scale multimedia projects from concept through commissioning.

• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed technical teams across multiple locations and time zones.

• International experience in immersive entertainment, themed attractions, digital art, or related industries.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Vectorworks.

• Familiarity with media servers and projection systems (Disguise, Pixera).

• Professional proficiency in Japanese and French is considered a strong asset.

• Advanced professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical diploma in Audiovisual Technology, Engineering, Multimedia Integration, Theater Production, Architecture or a related field.

• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.

YOUR QUALITIES

•  A passionate self-starter.

•  Skilled in managing human resources, including cross-border and remote teams.

•  Skilled in project management for large-scale multimedia installations.

•  Responsible, independent, and organized.

•  Resourceful, with attention to detail.

•  Known for your team spirit.

•  Adaptable to an environment that is always evolving.

•  Generous in sharing your best practices.

•  Able to clearly communicate ideas

If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now. Unfortunately, we will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals. Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory.

Thank you for applying! We’re committed to an inclusive process and we welcome talent from all walks of life. We aim to review every application. Roles in experiential can be ultra-specialized, if it’s not a fit for this one, we may still flag your profile for future opportunities. Thanks for helping grow the Sourcing Unicorns talent ecosystem.