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Position Summary: The Technical Director Design provides leadership for both the scenic design and production processes while also contributing to the construction of scenery. This role oversees the planning, scheduling, and execution of all scenic designs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high standard of artistic and technical quality.
Serving as the primary liaison between the arts divisions and the scene shop, this position ensures deadlines are met and communication flows effectively. Working in close partnership with the Technical Director Operations, this role helps align production schedules and deadlines while collaborating directly on the construction and implementation of scenery to support a seamless and efficient production process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with the Technical Director - Operations to ensure the design and build process is efficiently run and executed at a high level.
Designs at least 4 productions a year
Works with division directors on production schedules and deadlines and runs all production meetings.
Responsible for building alongside the Technical Director - Operations and the carpenter.
Comfortable in a steel workshop.
Helps oversee the maintenance of all shop tools and equipment.
Potential to run crew when needed.
Complies with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances.
Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community.
Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard scene shop and theatrical venue environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.
Education: Bachelors degree in technical theatre or related program required. MFA in theatre design and technology or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience: Seeking professional level experience. Experience working in a Performing Arts Center, Professional Theatre or academic arts environment is required.
Equipment Familiarity: Experience with all scene shop related equipment: power tools, hand tools, mig/tig welder, Autocad/Vectorworks, Adobe Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop/ Illustrator/After Effects, 3D-Printing, CNC router, Vacuforming
Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:
Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
Valid drivers license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICAs insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask, working on several productions at one time.
Ability to work in a collaborative, group work environment.
Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
Application Materials:
From: Interlochen Center for the Arts