Technical Director
Core
Directs scenery, rigging, and automation for A.R.T. Productions, managing commercial scene shop builds and coordinating with stage operations.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Director (Theatre Production)
Builds
Scenic sets, rigging systems, and automation for live theatre productions
Domain
Theatre + Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
AutoCAD, engineering fundamentals, scenic automation, safe rigging practices, theatrical construction (carpentry), technical design critique
Preferred skills
commercial scene shop experience, CNC router operation, Class D driver's license, 26' truck handling
Technologies
AutoCAD, Vectorworks, MS Office, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Slack, Zoom, Dropbox, PeopleSoft
Responsibilities
Manage scenic, rigging, and automation elements from pre-production through closing; oversee scenic load-in, rigging, strike, load-out, and storage; develop scenery budget estimates and manage payroll; provide direct supervision to production staff; read scripts and attend rehearsals to support production process; move scenery and materials weighing up to 70 lbs; install rigging and load stage weights.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC