Assistant Technical Director: Scenic Design & Shop Leadership

Playwright Co; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director to join our fast-paced production team. The ATD works closely with the Technical Director to implement scenic elements for mainstage, studio, and children’s productions; supervising the scene shop staff and apprentices, and budgeting of scenic designs.

Responsibilities include drafting all scenic elements in AutoCAD, estimating materials and labor, researching build methods, maintaining schedules,

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 lb.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TD to engineer, draft 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 tools, soft goods, and stored scenic elements.
• Foster a safe, positive working environment.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

3D drafting

Microsoft 365 Office

Theatrical rigging

Electrical wiring

CNC programming

Valid driver's license

Lift 50 lb

Excellent communication

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC controls

Box truck operation

Job description

The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director to join our fast-paced production team. The ATD works closely with the Technical Director to implement scenic elements for mainstage, studio, and children’s productions; supervising the scene shop staff and apprentices, and budgeting of scenic designs.

Responsibilities include drafting all scenic elements in AutoCAD, estimating materials and labor, researching build methods, maintaining schedules,