Senior Theatre Technician: Stage, Lighting & Audio Lead

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority seeks a skilled Theatre Technician to support the Technical and Production Team across Audio, Stage, and Lighting for venues in the district. You will help ensure safe, professional delivery of performances and events, maintaining equipment and implementing best practices.

You will work under pressure in a dynamic arts environment, collaborating with production teams and visiting companies while keeping up to date with the latest theatre technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years full-time technical theatre experience or an accredited advanced diploma with 3 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in production creation, realisation and running productions and performances.
• Experience operating and maintaining theatre equipment and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and theatre legislation.
• Strong experience using ETC Family Consoles for lighting operations.
• Strong experience with DiGiCo consoles and Dante networking for audio operations.
• Experience with automated flying systems and theatre carpentry.
• Computer literacy in AutoCAD and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient running and maintenance of the Technical and Production Team’s theatre work to meet high delivery standards.
• Support technical operations for Performing Arts venues and coordinate with planning and production parties.
• Supervise technicians and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Excel in your area of specialization for the delivery of technical elements of productions, events and visiting companies.
• Carry out risk assessments and prepare method statements as needed.
• Assist planned maintenance and stock control of theatre equipment and infrastructure.
• Deliver staff inductions and training, and stay updated on theatre technology and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Authority.

Skills

ETC Family Consoles

DiGiCo consoles

Dante networking

Theatre Carpentry

AutoCAD

MS Office

English/Chinese bilingual

Education

HKDSEE/HKCEE Level 2+

Advanced Diploma in Theatre Technical Arts

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority seeks a skilled Theatre Technician to support the Technical and Production Team across Audio, Stage, and Lighting for venues in the district. You will help ensure safe, professional delivery of performances and events, maintaining equipment and implementing best practices.

You will work under pressure in a dynamic arts environment, collaborating with production teams and visiting companies while keeping up to date with the latest theatre technologies