Technical Director: Scenic Rigging & Automation Lead

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA seeks a Technical Director to direct all aspects of scenery, rigging, and automation in coordination with stage operations. You will manage shop builds, schedule load-ins/outs, and work with designers to realize productions within budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating external shops, and ensuring safety and quality across all scenic elements during pre-production through closing performances.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar programs.
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and their application.
• Hands-on experience with scenic automation.
• Solid experience with safe rigging practices and hands-on experience building rigging systems.
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical construction techniques, including carpentry and rigging.
• Ability to create and critique technical designs and drawings.
• Ability to communicate with kindness and clarity, fostering teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of scenery, rigging, and automation in coordination with stage operations for A.R.T. productions.
• Plan and oversee scenic load-in, rigging, strike, load-out, and storage of closing shows.
• Read scripts and attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and previews as necessary to support the production process.
• Manage scenic, rigging, and automation elements from pre-production through closing.
• Provide supervision to existing production staff and coordinate internal/external show builds.

Skills

AutoCAD

Engineering fundamentals

Scenic automation

Rigging practices

Theatrical construction

Technical design & drawings

Communication & teamwork

Conflict resolution

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

PeopleSoft

Job description

American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA seeks a Technical Director to direct all aspects of scenery, rigging, and automation in coordination with stage operations. You will manage shop builds, schedule load-ins/outs, and work with designers to realize productions within budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating external shops, and ensuring safety and quality across all scenic elements during pre-production through closing performances.