Assistant Technical Director

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director to join our fast-paced production team. The ATD works with the Technical Director to implement all scenic elements for mainstage, studio, and children's theatre productions, supervising the scene shop and apprentices, and helping budget scenic designs.

Responsibilities include drafting shop drawings in AutoCAD, estimating materials and labor, researching build methods, maintaining schedules, and training shop

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD drafting, including 3D drafting techniques.
• Minimum 3-5 years professional scene shop experience, including experience in Technical Direction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in theatrical rigging, electrical wiring, and CNC programming.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a 16’ box truck in a city environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TD to engineer, develop, and draft all scenic elements and shop drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist TD in providing accurate material and labor estimates for all scenic, paint, and props for all WST productions.
• Research material and build methods for scenic elements.
• Maintain build and load-in schedules.
• Schedule and supervise all shop personnel.
• Provide training for WST shop apprentices.
• Order materials as required.
• Assist the TD in scheduling and arranging scenery, props, and tool transportation between the shop and theatre.
• Attend all load-in, load-out and technical rehearsals as needed.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all tools, soft goods, and stored scenic elements.
• Foster a safe, positive working environment.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

3D drafting

Communication skills

Theatrical rigging

Electrical wiring

CNC programming

Microsoft 365 Office

Physical stamina

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC programming tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

Walnut Street Theatre, America's oldest theatre, seeks experienced Assistant Technical Director to join our fast-paced production team. The ATD works closely with Technical Director in the implementing all scenic elements for WST’s mainstage, studio, and children's theatre productions; supervising all scene shop staC and apprentices, and budgeting of all scenic designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TD to engineer, develop, and draft all scenic elements and shop drawings using AutoCAD
• Assist TD in providing accurate material and labor estimates for all scenic, paint, and props for all WST productions
• Research material and build methods for scenic elements
• Maintain build and load-in schedules
• Schedule and supervise all shop personnel
• Provide training for WST shop apprentices
• Order materials as required
• Assist the TD in the scheduling and arranging of scenery, props, and tool transportation between the shop and theatre
• Attend all load-in, load-out and technical rehearsals as needed
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all tools, soft goods, and stored scenic elements
• Foster a safe, positive working environment

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD drafting, including 3D drafting techniques
• Minimum 3-5 years professional scene shop experience, including experience in Technical Direction
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 oCice suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in theatrical rigging, electrical wiring, and CNC Programming
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a 16’ box truck in a city environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000-$62,000 annually with excellent benefits package and bonus potential

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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