Practice Director

Description

Job Summary

• The Director of Practice, VR is a key member of AVI-SPL's Systems Integration Line of Business Group, responsible for managing all strategic aspects of real-time design, virtual reality, and previsualization-focused technology disciplines. This role is centered on developing and managing the VR technology practice to maximize revenue streams, profitability, and operational readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish the company as a global leader in VR, previsualization, and real-time design technologies.
• Define, establish, and manage a Practice Management Strategy in collaboration with other Practice Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents to ensure alignment across all practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of Virtual Designers supporting customer-facing opportunities and internal initiatives.
• Work with Business Development Managers to leverage inbound opportunities from partners, platforms, and other sources.
• Oversee a pipeline of opportunities from initiation through response, collaborating with Account Managers and sales leaders.
• Engage with key clients, assisting Global Strategic Accounts, Regional Sales teams, and other business units to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of sales teams in promoting VR and previsualization solutions.
• Create and maintain repeatable solutions that improve sales velocity, executed margins, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define and evolve technology service solutions.
• Provide technical training and enablement for internal teams, ensuring proficiency in VR and previs technologies.
• Manage internal VR technology assets, including demo gear, sandbox environments, and proof-of-concept developments.
• Drive innovation by developing bespoke technology solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Education and / or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of leadership experience in technology strategy, VR development, or previsualization tools.
• 5+ years of experience in the AV, collaboration, or simulation industries (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in AV system design, consulting, or interactive visualization (preferred).
• ITIL Foundations certification or equivalent is required (ITIL Expert preferred).
• AVIXA CTS certification or equivalent is required.

Technical Skills

• Previsualization (Previs) Expertise - Experience using previs tools to create immersive, real-time environments for design validation and storytelling is preferred.
• 3D Modeling & Rendering - Proficiency in CAD, Blender, SketchUp, Maya, Enscape, Twinmotion, and Modus VR for developing interactive and photorealistic experiences.
• Integration with AV Systems - Knowledge of audio-visual system design, signal flow, and control systems for AV design and space planning.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

Direct Reports

May include Virtual Designers, Graphic Designers, CAD Technicians, and Administrators.

Work Hours

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as deems necessary

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law

Pay Type

Min Base

Max Base

Salary

$100k

$140k

This pay range represents the base salary for this position. Actual compensation within the range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, and location.