Scenic Production Director: Automation & Builds

StageLync; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios seeks a Technical Director to oversee on-time, on-budget execution of scenery for Main Stage, Family Series, Education, and Event productions. You will lead load-ins/outs, supervise shops, and guide design decisions with automation and effects expertise.

Responsibilities include producing detailed construction drawings, managing budgets, calendars, and staff across the scenic studios, in collaboration with leadership and the Director of Production.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of scene shop leadership with budget and hiring experience, or 3+ years with MFA in Technical Direction.
• Ability to produce construction drawings from concept to shop floor using 2D/3D AutoCAD.
• Experience in stage automation design and installation with Creative Conners equipment and SpikeMark software.
• Knowledge of 3D printing, CNC, and advanced fabrication techniques for preparatory drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead load-in and load-out of scenery and manage safe changeovers.
• Supervise fabrication and paint shops and their teams and resources.
• Develop calendars, budgets, and schedules for all operations.
• Produce accurate drawing packets including ground plans, sections, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with Stage Operations Supervisor and Assistant Technical Director to meet tight timelines.

Skills

Stage automation

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Ground plans & construction drawings

3D printing & CNC fabrication

Leadership experience

Education

MFA in Technical Direction or related field

Tools

Creative Conners

SpikeMark software

Job description

Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios seeks a Technical Director to oversee on-time, on-budget execution of scenery for Main Stage, Family Series, Education, and Event productions. You will lead load-ins/outs, supervise shops, and guide design decisions with automation and effects expertise.

Responsibilities include producing detailed construction drawings, managing budgets, calendars, and staff across the scenic studios, in collaboration with leadership and the Director of Production.