Lead Technical & Production Specialist - Live Events

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta seeks an experienced technical and production lead to ensure lights, sound, video, and staging equipment operate smoothly for university events. You will coordinate with SCADshow, SCAD COURT, FORTY, and other spaces to enable high-quality productions.

You will provide specialized maintenance, run show systems, and assist in festival operations, with preferred background in theater tech and a willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum two years of technical and production experience in live-event or theatrical productions.
• Experience with ETC lighting control systems, rigging, and audio/video equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and de-install technology for events in collaboration with internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with venue-specific, SCAD, and industry standards across productions.
• Represent SCADshow, SCAD COURT, and FORTY at meetings with informed proposals.
• Perform regular equipment inventory and maintenance across locations.
• Support SCAD TVfest, SCAD AnimationFest, and other festivals with technical operations.

Skills

ETC lighting control systems

Rigging

Digital audio consoles

Audio mixing

Projection systems

PC/Windows software

Lift 50 lbs

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Show control systems

Digital Cinema Projection Systems

Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta seeks an experienced technical and production lead to ensure lights, sound, video, and staging equipment operate smoothly for university events. You will coordinate with SCADshow, SCAD COURT, FORTY, and other spaces to enable high-quality productions.

You will provide specialized maintenance, run show systems, and assist in festival operations, with preferred background in theater tech and a willingness to work evenings and weekends.