Technical Director (Theater)

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

The Technical Director is in charge of the on-time and on-budget execution of Scenery for Main Stage, Family Series, Education, and Event productions, including support of Development and Marketing events, at the direction of the Director of Production. This position works in conjunction with the Stage Operations Supervisor and Assistant Technical Director in order to achieve high pace and safe scenery change overs, including leading load-in and load-out of scenery, automation, and special effects. This role maintains budgets, creates calendars, schedules, hires and supervises technical personnel for all operations at the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios, including Scenery and Paint shops. This position is responsible for guiding the scenic construction and engineering decisions throughout the design process including automation and special effects. In conjunction with the Assistant Technical Director, the TD produces accurate and detailed drawing packets including ground plans, sections, and construction drawings for all productions. The TD is responsible for the daily operations of the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios supervising the fabrication and paint shops and their teams and resources.

• 6+ years of scene shop leadership (preferred), including budget and hiring experience OR 3+ years of scene shop leadership and an MFA in Technical Direction or related field, with specific knowledge of Stage Automation practices, equipment, and techniques
• Ability to produce construction drawings, from concept to shop floor, using both 2D and 3D AutoCAD drafting techniques
• Ability in design and installation of Stage Automation solution, with preferred familiarity of Creative Conners equipment and SpikeMark software
• Demonstrated knowledge of 3d Printing, CnC, and other advanced fabrication techniques, specifically in preparatory drafting