Technical Director, Imagination Stage

Imagination Stage, Inc., an Equity children’s theatre in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Technical Director. The Technical Director is responsible for the execution of all technical aspects of performance/production programming in order to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of all events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute scenic designs/implement working drawings through hand and computer drafting while ensuring the work product serves the plans provided by the designer. Create detailed cost outs for each production. Attend all design meetings, production meetings and technical rehearsals.

Planning, evaluation, scheduling, implementation, engineering and supervision of all technical aspects (including sets, props, and special effects ) of performance programming, resulting in the highest level of artistic product produced in the most cost-effective manner. Actively participates in budget planning for future and current seasons.

Work to ensure safe, clean, organized and efficient working areas in scene shops, theatres and production storage areas. Maintain tools and equipment. Actively participate in long range planning for equipment and facility needs.

Supervise ATD, carpenter, scenic charge artist, props master, overhire carpenters, technicians, and apprentices. Actively recruits production staff and overhire.

Serve as emergency technician to assist with the prompt resolution of show-related incidents.


QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years TD experience
Expertise in carpentry, rigging, welding
Ability to hand draft, working knowledge of AutoCAD and VectorWorks
Working knowledge of stage mechanics and technical theatre (lights, sound, properties, projection, scenic art)
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to work within multiple budget lines
Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to meet deadlines
Understanding of the design process

Salary: low 40s + excellent benefits

For a complete job description, including how to apply, please see http://www.imaginationstage.org/about/jobs-a-auditions