Theatre Tech Lead – Live Performances

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 178,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work at a world-class performing arts center

Engage with international artists and teams

Access state-of-the-art performance venues

Competitive salary

Stable academic working environment

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring a Theater Technical Specialist to support professional performing arts productions across its Arts Center venues. This role supports lighting, stage, sound, video, and rigging systems and collaborates with teams to ensure smooth technical delivery of events.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. Join a world-class performing arts center within a globally recognized university and contribute to Abu Dhabi's cultural sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with large-scale technical theater systems.
• Hands-on experience across lighting, stage, sound, video, and rigging environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plots, and site diagrams.
• Physically capable of working at heights above 90 feet and lifting more than 50 pounds.
• Fluent spoken English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for theater, dance, and music productions.
• Rig, focus, program, operate, and de‑rig lighting systems for performances and events.
• Support sound, video, stage, and rigging systems as required.
• Supervise venue changeovers and technical setups for visiting productions.
• Operate specialist lighting, sound, video, and stage equipment during shows.
• Maintain technical equipment through preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate repairs and servicing of technical systems when required.
• Supervise technical support staff, visiting crews, third‑party vendors.
• Ensure all technical operations comply with safety and licensing regulations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized technical workspaces.

Skills

Theatrical lighting systems

Stage and rigging operations

Sound and video systems

Technical maintenance and troubleshooting

Live performance support

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or arts discipline

Job description

New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring a Theater Technical Specialist to support professional performing arts productions across its Arts Center venues. This role supports lighting, stage, sound, video, and rigging systems and collaborates with teams to ensure smooth technical delivery of events.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. Join a world-class performing arts center within a globally recognized university and contribute to Abu Dhabi's cultural sector.