Role OverviewThe Technical Director will lead all aspects of scenery, rigging, and automation in coordination with stage operations for A.R.T. Productions, including managing commercial scene shop builds. This role requires good manual dexterity, strength, coordination, and stamina. Work will take place on multiple levels, and the TD may be required to move scenery weighing upwards of 70 lbs and other materials to and from storage or around the building.
What You Will Do
Directs all aspects of scenery, rigging, and automation in coordination with stage operations for A.R.T. Productions, including managing commercial scene shop builds. Collaborates with scenic designers to realize designs within theatre resources, proposing solutions with production management and producers if issues arise. Plans and oversees scenic load-in, rigging, strike, load-out, and storage of closing shows, in collaboration with production management and other department heads.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar programs, engineering fundamentals, and experience with their application to non-theoretical problems. They will also have hands-on experience with scenic automation, safe, industry-standard rigging practices, and building rigging systems. The ability to create and critique technical designs and drawings, communicate with kindness and clarity, and foster teamwork and a collaborative environment is essential.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar programs
- Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and experience with their application to non-theoretical problems
- Hands-on experience with scenic automation
- Solid experience with safe, industry-standard rigging practices and hands-on experience building rigging systems
- OSHA 30 certification
- Advanced knowledge of theatrical construction techniques, including carpentry and rigging
- The ability to create and critique technical designs and drawings
- The ability to communicate with kindness and clarity, fostering teamwork and a collaborative environment
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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