Creative Production Lead

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design's Trustees Theater is seeking a creative production lead to support the design and execution of events, manage year‑round operations, and maintain theater equipment.

You will collaborate with the creative director of production to produce precise technical drawings, operate sound, lighting, projection and other systems, coordinate staff, and ensure reliable operations for SCAD's Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.
• Experience in production for live theatrical events; lighting, sound, and projection operations.
• Proficient with Vectorworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe CC, and Keynote.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift/move at least 75 pounds.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist the creative director of production in creating technical drawings and renderings.
• Operate sound, lighting, projection, and other systems for events.
• Coordinate volunteers and staff; develop cost estimates for rentals and events.
• Ensure all technical equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Support production quotes and invoices; settle them timely.
• Manage technical operations for SCAD Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest.
• Maintain inventory and order expendables.
• Create work orders for SCAD productions and events.

Skills

Production experience

Live events operations

Evenings & weekends availability

Lifting 75 lbs

Domestic & international travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Keynote

Job description

As a creative production lead at Trustees Theater, a state‑of‑the‑art historic landmark on Savannah’s Broughton Street dating back to the golden age of Hollywood, you will support the design and execution of events. You will also manage year‑round operations and maintain all theater equipment. With architectural flourishes and state‑of‑the‑art presentation technology, the Trustees Theater continues its legacy of hosting illustrious events, eight decades later.

In support of the theater, you’ll:

• Assist the creative director of production in creating precise technical drawings and visually compelling design renderings
• Operate sound, lighting, projection, and other technical systems for events and major initiatives throughout the year
• Coordinate volunteers and paid technical production staff and hold meetings with various SCAD teams and external partners to assess requirements and develop detailed cost estimates for rentals and events
• Ensure all technical equipment is serviced and maintained for reliable and continuous operation

As a creative production lead, you’ll:

• Collaborate with the creative director of production to ensure timely and accurate settlement of production quotes and invoices.
• Assist the technical director and the director of production in managing all technical operations for the SCAD Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest
• Perform regular inventory checks and maintenance on all equipment to optimize
• Order necessary expendable stock for productions to ensure operational needs
• Create work orders for SCAD productions and events

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience
• Experience in production work for live theatrical events and in lighting, sound, and projection system operations
• Proficient in Vectorworks, SketchUp, and AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Keynote
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and move at least 75 pounds
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Travel required:

• 20–40%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Advertised:

19 Aug 2026