HURRICANE BESTMAN
Creative Technical Director
Large-Scale Immersive Environments
Sydney, Australia | Available internationally
Professional Summary
Creative technical director with over twenty years of experience developing large-scale immersive environments across themed entertainment, festivals, film production and public art. Specialist in the integration of scenic design, engineering, fabrication and show systems including LED architecture, lighting, projection and audio. Known for translating ambitious creative concepts into reliable, buildable environments for large audiences, combining design leadership with deep knowledge of fabrication, installation logistics and media integration.
Selected Project Highlights
Robot SPACELand — Vivid Sydney
Creative Director / Technical Designer
- 20-metre robotic sculpture constructed from vehicles
- Over 1 kilometre of addressable LED integration
- Nine-minute immersive performance environment
- Installed as a major public installation during Vivid Sydney
Defqon Festival — Australia
Creative Director
- Designed and delivered six large-scale festival stage environments
- Event capacity exceeding 30,000 attendees
- Managed creative and technical development of immersive stage architecture
Burning Man & Burning Seed Installations
Designer / Fabricator
- Large-scale ceremonial and sculptural architecture
- Interactive LED-integrated artworks and art cars
- Fabrication and installation within extreme environments
Film and Broadcast Scenic Fabrication
Technical Designer / Fabricator
Selected projects include work connected with:
- Major Hollywood productions including Thor: Love and Thunder
- Broadcast environments for major networks
- Scenic fabrication for theatre and live events
Work Experience
Creative Director
2015–PresentXYZ Dimensions
Lead a design and production firm specialising in large innovative public art. Utilize strong 3D CAD skills and industrial design background to deliver large, complex projects on time.
Art Car Designer
2024Burning Man
Designed a 10m-long dragonfly art car, laser-cut from 777 unique parts and featuring 111m of LEDs. Completed in 16 weeks.
Project Manager & Technical Designer
2022Stage Kings
Delivered major projects including oversized mini golf course features and a large festival stage.
Creative Director & Technical Producer
2017–2018Defqon Australia
Oversaw design, production, and delivery of festival stages and site installations, managing a $1 million budget annually.
Shop Drawer
2016–2017Design Hub
Produced shop drawings and CNC parts for high-end shopfitting. Clients: Westfields, Lyric Theatre.
Head of Scenery Shop
2013–2014Thomas Creative
Managed a team delivering $80k of work monthly, handling all production from client liaison to installation.
Technical Designer
2014Opera Australia
Developed comprehensive construction drawing sets for The Turk of Italy.
Senior Technical Designer
2008–2013Showman Fabricators NYC
High-profile projects across Broadway, TV, and live events. Clients including the Guggenheim and The White House.
Project Manager
2004–2008Big City Productions
Design and production for film, theatre, trade shows, museums, and experiential marketing.