Technical Director

Dancers Group

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

Smuin Ballet is seeking an experienced Technical Director to join a 4-person production team and report to the Production Director. The role oversees technical stage elements for all productions and supports touring and rentals.

Ideal candidate has theater production and management experience, strong technical design/implementation skills, and team leadership ability. Location is the SF Bay Area with studios in Potrero Hill and performances in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Mountain View.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee technical stage elements for all Smuin Ballet productions.

Job description

Full-time – 32-38 weeks, Benefits eligible
SALARY: $50-$60k
FLSA: Exempt
START DATE: As early as December 1, 2026


POSITION SUMMARY

Smuin Ballet is hiring an experienced Technical Director to join as an integral member of a 4-person production team and reports directly to the Production Director. This role primarily oversees the technical stage elements of all Smuin Ballet productions, while also supporting the production department with touring and external rentals. An ideal candidate has a strong background in theater production and management, technical design and implementation skills, and team leadership skills.


Submitted by

Smuin Contemporary Ballet


Dates

Full Time Employment


Location

SF Bay Area


Location Address

Smuin Ballet has studios in Potrero Hill, SF, and performs in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Mountain View


Contact Information

Production Director, David Justin: djustin@smuinballet.org

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