Lead Technical Director, Theatre Production

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Onsite fitness facility

Employee tuition benefit for self and/

Paid holidays

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Production Manager for its theatre program. This onsite role leads the technical shop, mentors student workers, drafts builds, and coordinates load-in/out for performances.

You will oversee budgets, safety, and timelines with AutoCAD/VectorWorks proficiency; experience with welding, rigging, carpentry, and show automation is essential. Nights and weekends are required for productions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience.
• Familiar with all aspects of technical theatre production.
• Experience with safety protocols and systems.
• Expert knowledge of scene shop tools and maintenance.
• Expertise in welding, rigging, and carpentry for theatrical scenery.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical show automation, lighting and sound systems.
• Computer skills: AutoCAD, VectorWorks, CNC drawings and programming, Microsoft Office.
• Experience supervising crews and training student workers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Technical shop staff including Supervisors.
• Prepare and draft all technical drawings for productions and construction.
• Coordinate supervision of personnel, students, stagehands, equipment, and services.
• Hold load-in/load-out of sets and props; manage run of shows.
• Develop, advise on, and track budgets for technical activities.
• Attend tech and dress rehearsals for productions.
• Set and enforce safety guidelines; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Create shop timelines with design deadlines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with faculty, guest directors, and designers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

MFA or equivalent degree

Tools

AutoCAD

VectorWorks

CNC drawings

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seattle University seeks a Production Manager for its theatre program. This onsite role leads the technical shop, mentors student workers, drafts builds, and coordinates load-in/out for performances.

You will oversee budgets, safety, and timelines with AutoCAD/VectorWorks proficiency; experience with welding, rigging, carpentry, and show automation is essential. Nights and weekends are required for productions.