Technical Production Manager

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD Savannah venues Trustees Theater and Lucas Theatre require a Technical Production Manager to oversee lighting, sound, and projection for technical productions.

You will manage installations, live operations, and deinstallations, while coordinating unions and adjunct crews across festivals and university events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical theater or related field.
• 6+ years in technical production roles.
• Experience with ETC or similar control systems, digital audio consoles, and projection systems.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Able to lift and carry equipment over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, program, and supervise lighting, sound, and projection equipment for technical productions.
• Oversee installation, live operation, and deinstallation of events and festivals.
• Assist with technical logistics for cross-location festivals.
• Manage and schedule work-study positions and supervise SCADstory Savannah technical team leads.
• Partner with the director of production to schedule IATSE union labor and adjunct crews.
• Advance operational requirements with internal teams.
• Manage asset maintenance and inventory for gear readiness.
• Submit production quotes and settlements for all theatrical events.
• Ensure quotes and bills are settled promptly.
• Order expendable production stock for multiple stages.
• Draft comprehensive design proposals, including set layouts, lighting designs, and scenic concepts.
• Enforce SCAD's aesthetic and operational standards across venues.
• Collaborate on festival art direction, including layout and show flows.
• Represent the university at national industry conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Staff management

Live production tech

6+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ETC/controls

Digital audio consoles

Live mixing

Digital cinema projection

Job description

As a technical production manager, you will ensure that all events strictly adhere to elite institutional standards at Trustees Theater and Lucas Theatre for the Arts, SCAD Savannah’s premier venues for performances, screenings, and panels. Located on Broughton Street, Trustees Theater is a state-of-the-art historic landmark dating to Hollywood's golden age. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, an architectural marvel, is just around the corner in downtown Savannah.

To support the theater team, you’ll:

• Operate, program, and supervise lighting, sound, and projection equipment for technical productions
• Oversee the installation, live operation, and deinstallation of all events and festivals
• Assist executive leadership with technical logistics for cross-location festivals before and during events
• Manage and schedule work-study positions and supervise the SCADstory Savannah technical team leads
• Partner with the director of production to secure and schedule International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union labor and adjunct crews

As a production manager, you’ll:

• Advance operational requirements with internal teams
• Manage asset maintenance and inventory to ensure gear operational readiness
• Acquire and submit production quotes and settlements for all theatrical events at Trustees Theater and the Lucas Theatre for the Arts
• Ensure production quotes and bills are promptly and accurately settled
• Order all expendable production stock for multiple stages

Additionally, you’ll:

• Assist with drafting comprehensive design proposals, including set layouts, lighting designs, and scenic concepts for major university initiatives
• Implement and enforce SCAD's detailed aesthetic and operational standards across all SCAD theater venues and off-campus installations
• Collaborate with executive leadership on festival art direction, including creative layout, scenic design, and show flows for marquee festivals, signature events, and more
• Represent the university at national industry conferences to build strategic relationships with external entertainment and live‑event leaders

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lead teams under pressure
• Proven track record of managing staff and crew
• Deep understanding of live production equipment and technical processes

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience in technical theater, live event, corporate, festival, or experiential production
• At least six years of experience in technical production roles
• Experience with Electronic Theatre Controls or similar control systems, digital audio consoles, live mixing, and digital cinema projection systems
• Able to work evenings and weekends and travel as needed
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing more than 50 lbs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in managing or producing live theatrical events
• Experience in lighting and sound design
• Proficiency in theatrical design software, including Vector Works and CAD

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport

Travel required:

• 10-20%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.