Co-Technical Director
Gulfshore Playhouse
Naples, FLFull Time Job
Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Duties:
Create estimates for the construction and load-in of scenic elements from designer drawings. Identify ways to reduce costs to stay within budget and present options to the Designer as needed.
Bid shows, participate in the technical design process, review and provide input on construction drawings, and ensure scenery is correctly fabricated to the scenic designer's specification.
Work collaboratively with the Stage Supervisor on the design of scenery, rigging and automation to ensure that it can be loaded safely and efficiently.
Draft ground plans, sections, rigging, installation, and deck drawings based on the scenic design as needed for load-in crews, Stage Management, Designers, and other Production Staff.
Work with visiting design teams and Production Staff to achieve workable and safe productions throughout all stages of the production process.
Work with the Co -Technical Director, Designers, and other Production team members to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.
Estimate and track labor and material costs for productions and advise Production Management of the potential consequences of any proposed adds or changes.
Purchase, rent, borrow, and pull equipment and hardware as needed. Track and report department and show expenses to allow informed decisions to be made about purchasing.
Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors. Make purchases with a company credit card, track receipts and mileage, and code these expenditures in a prompt fashion.
Supervise and staff load-in and strike. Identify areas where crew members need additional training or support and provide as needed.
Take an active role as carpenter, rigger, or otherwise as needed during load-in, build, and strike calls as needed.
Maintain tech specs and theatre drawings in collaboration with the Co Technical Director.
Attend production meetings, pre-tech run-thrus, load-ins, technical rehearsals and performances as needed. Keep the Production Staff informed of important developments.
Create and refine paperwork and processes including drafting templates, checklists, budget spreadsheets, etc., to ensure work is being done as efficiently as possible.
Advise Production Management on equipment and facility upgrades and maintenance. Oversee the Spec, bid, schedule, and supervise maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and support spaces with the Co Technical Director.
Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing all safety regulations, providing safety equipment, training employees on safe practices, reporting incidents, managing record keeping, staying up to date on safety issues, and advising on safety-related policy and decisions.
Support the Education and Community Partnerships, Institutional Advancement, and Marketing departments in furthering their work. This could include teaching workshops, leading tours, discussing behind-the-scenes activities, or taking on interns or apprentices.
Working with Co Technical Director, will lead on assigned projects
Discussing and understanding the show concepts and drawings.
Proofing all working design drawings.
Communicating with Designers, and/or Directors, and other departments.
Communicating scenic engineering and construction to the Construction Charge.
Work with department heads to build and maintain build/load-in schedule for each production
Oversee the budgeting of material and labor costs for each production while staying within budget laid out by Production Management
Assist in planning load-ins, strikes, and load-outs of each production
Oversee any specialty scenic rigging or automation required by each production
Supervise and train seasonal production staff
Maintain MSDS sheets on all necessary products purchased for scene shop.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean work/shop environment.
Perform other related work as required.
Read all reports and act on any notes
Provide assistance in other departments as needed.
Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
Provide support for special events
Qualifications:
Experience in equivalent position with professional theatre for at least 5 years.
Demonstrable understanding of the production process from both a creative and technical viewpoint and ability to negotiate a clear path to success for any given production. Ability to read and evaluate designer plans and technical drawings.
Experience creating and overseeing budgets including estimating labor requirements.
Proficiency in drafting with either AutoCAD or Vectorworks and the ability to clearly lay out drawings for others to read and understand.
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with theatrical scenic construction including metal work, rigging, and automation, and the willingness to seek advice and help from others as needed to fill in gaps in knowledge.
Experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and ensuring that everyone is working together toward a common goal.
Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and discretion, while demonstrating initiative in the performance of all job duties.
Demonstrable creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively while managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes necessary to manage varying projects.
Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices in the theater industry.
Proficient in using computers and knowledge of basic computer programs used for email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
Ability to remain centered and respectful during sensitive situations, guiding teams to consensus in a holistic manner.
With advanced notice, ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening, weekend hours.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
Ability to work in dark spaces
Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools
Salary/Benefits
$60,000.00 - 60,000.00 per year
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