Theater Planning Designer - Los Angeles

DLR Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Theater Planner to join our Theater Planning team, contributing to designing performance venues, seating layouts, and stage systems. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to develop functional, technically sound spaces that support production and audience experience.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in theater planning or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Theater, Engineering, or Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in theater planning or related field.
• Working knowledge of theater design concepts and sightlines.
• Proficiency in CAD and/or modeling; Revit proficiency is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and electrical codes

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and design of performance venues, including seating layouts, sightlines, stage lighting, rigging, and stage machinery.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and other project documentation for theatrical equipment systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to integrate theater planning requirements into the overall project.
• Communicate the functional intent and technical requirements of theater planning to project teams.
• Develop and coordinate project documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design technologies.
• Apply BIM standards and participate in project coordination, clash detection, and QA/QC processes

Skills

Theater planning knowledge

Communication skills

Project multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theater/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

DLR Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Theater Planner to join our Theater Planning team, contributing to designing performance venues, seating layouts, and stage systems. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to develop functional, technically sound spaces that support production and audience experience.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in theater planning or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.