Technical Director

LUXORA THEATER; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxora Theater in Austin, TX seeks a Technical Director to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget technical execution across four spaces. You own the venue’s stage systems—rigging, lighting, audio, video, power, and machinery—and are the primary technical contact from site visit to load-out.

You will advance technical riders, schedule and supervise crews, maintain equipment and safety programs, and coordinate with bookings, sales, and facilities to deliver fast, safe changeovers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in technical direction or production management at roadhouse or similar venue.
• Experience advancing touring productions and corporate events in rental environments.
• ETCP Rigging certification preferred; ETCP Entertainment Electrician a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate cargo vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Own the Main Theater’s stage systems and ensure safe, on-time execution.
• Advance technical riders, visit sites, and translate needs into house plans.
• Lead load-ins, changeovers, and coordinate crew and overhire.
• Develop budgets, cost estimates, and technical packs for events.
• Coordinate with Bookings, Sales, Facilities, and other departments.

Skills

Theatrical rigging

Crew leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Reading riders/plots

Communication with clients

Education

MFA in Technical Direction

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

Luxora Theater is a 413-seat venue on South Lamar in Austin with four bookable spaces: the Main Theater, the Production Holding Suites, the Photography Studio, and the Backstage Lounge. We operate as a rental-led house, hosting touring productions, concerts, corporate events, film and photo shoots, and community programming. Our team’s job is to make every client who walks in the door look like they’ve been producing here for years.

About Luxora

Luxora Theater is a 413-seat venue on South Lamar in Austin with four bookable spaces: the Main Theater, the Production Holding Suites, the Photography Studio, and the Backstage Lounge. We operate as a rental-led house, hosting touring productions, concerts, corporate events, film and photo shoots, and community programming. Our team’s job is to make every client who walks in the door look like they’ve been producing here for years.

Position Summary

The Technical Director is responsible for the safe, on-time, and on-budget technical execution of every production and event across Luxora’s four spaces. This role owns the venue’s stage systems — rigging, lighting, audio, video, power, and stage machinery — and is the primary technical point of contact for incoming clients from first site visit through load-out.

The TD advances technical riders, confirms that client needs fit the house’s capabilities, identifies rental gaps early, schedules and supervises house crew and overhire, and maintains all house equipment and infrastructure. This position works closely with the Assistant Technical Director / Production Coordinator, the Audio Manager, and the Lighting/Video Lead to deliver fast, safe changeovers between back-to-back bookings.

Essential Functions

• Serve as primary technical contact for all rental clients; advance technical riders, conduct site visits and walkthroughs, and translate client needs into house plans, crew calls, and equipment lists
• Own the Main Theater’s stage systems: rigging and fly system, stage floor, power distribution, and stage machinery; maintain inspection logs and compliance documentation
• Build and maintain the master technical calendar in coordination with Bookings; identify conflicts between overlapping events across the Main Theater, Production Holding Suites, Photography Studio, and Backstage Lounge
• Develop and maintain venue tech packs, ground plans, sections, and line-set schedules for each space; keep them current and client-ready
• Lead load-ins, changeovers, and load-outs; supervise house crew and overhire technicians on the deck
• Hire, schedule, train, and supervise full-time, part-time, and overhire technical staff, including timesheet approval, performance feedback, and development
• Implement and enforce the venue workplace safety program, including fall protection, rigging inspections, lift certification, and incident reporting; hold regular safety briefings
• Develop and manage the technical operations budget and per-event technical cost estimates; produce accurate labor and equipment quotes for the sales/booking team
• Coordinate outside rentals (audio, lighting, video, staging, backline) when client needs exceed house inventory; manage vendor relationships and delivery logistics
• Maintain house equipment inventory, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair/replacement planning; manage the capital equipment request list
• Coordinate facility repairs and inspections affecting the stage and technical areas with the Facilities Manager and General Manager
• Work with the ATD / Production Coordinator, Audio Manager, and Lighting/Video Lead to solve cross-departmental problems and achieve fast, safe changeovers
• Keep the General Manager informed of technical issues, risks, and budget status through regular reporting
• Support marketing, partnership, and in-house events with technical planning and execution
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of technical direction or production management in a roadhouse, performing arts center, touring, or multi-use venue, including budget and hiring responsibility; or 3+ years plus an MFA in Technical Direction or related field
• Demonstrated experience advancing touring productions and corporate/private events in a rental environment
• ETCP Rigging certification (Theatre) strongly preferred; ETCP Entertainment Electrician a plus
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate cargo vans and box trucks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth working knowledge of theatrical rigging (counterweight and motorized), stage automation, and overhead safety standards
• Strong working knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, and video systems and how they integrate in a roadhouse environment
• Ability to read technical riders, stage plots, and lighting/audio plots quickly and identify gaps against house inventory
• Ability to produce and interpret 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• Demonstrated skills in situational leadership, recruiting, hiring, and developing crew
• Ability to estimate labor and equipment costs and manage to a budget
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable working directly with clients, promoters, tour managers, and vendors
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple overlapping events, and stay calm under pressure
• Working knowledge of IATSE and AEA rules and how they affect a rental house
• Working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and building systems as they affect stage operations
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office; experience with venue management or scheduling software a plus
• Willingness to safely operate forklifts and aerial lifts after in-house certification
• Ability to perform all work in a way that reflects Luxora’s mission, values, and standards of hospitality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is an on-site role at Luxora Theater. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or maneuver up to 70 lbs repeatedly, alone or with assistance
• Comfortable working on ladders, mechanical lifts, and in the grid or catwalks
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and in temperatures that may exceed 95 degrees during load-ins
• Noise level is typically moderate and can be high
• Reliable transportation and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Assistant Technical Director / Production Coordinator, Lighting/Video Lead, house technicians, overhire crew

Supports: Bookings & Sales, Events, Marketing, Facilities

Peer collaboration: Audio Manager, Facilities Manager, Bookings/Events Manager, Front of House Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Beginning salary starting at $67,000. Benefits TBD.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of background and reference checks. Luxora Theater is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, or age.