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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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JOB TITLE: Technical Director
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
START DATE: June 2011

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 5 years of professional theatre (or related) experience in technical direction – LORT preferred
  • Significant experience in and knowledge of; scenery construction, estimating of time and materials, stage
  • rigging, and mechanical design. Experience with Vortek automated flying systems a plus.
  • Experience in motivating and managing a team with a variety of experience levels.
  • Proficiency in AutoCad and/or Vectorworks.
  • Able to keep multiple projects moving towards completion at the same time, set and maintain priorities,
  • discover and implement solutions, delegate work, and keep a close eye on the details.
  • Instill a positive attitude as department and team leader.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe practices in the theater.
  • Strong written communication and verbal skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Love of barbeque a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the technical design, engineering, scheduling, procurement of materials, and construction of
  • all scenery and related items required by DTC productions.
  • Hiring, training, and supervision of Scenic department employees, including staff and overhire as required to
  • fulfill the responsibilities of the department.
  • Within the financial and scheduling constraints, effectively communicate and work closely with designers
  • and directors to support their vision.
  • Responsible for transportation and assembly of all of all scenery as required by construction, painting,
  • rehearsal, installation, strike, and storage.
  • Produce for each project: estimates of labor and materials needs, technical drawings, build and installation
  • schedules, strike plan.
  • Coordinate with other departments to insure proper sequencing of build and load-in of scenic elements.
  • Attendance at all departmental and production meetings, technical rehearsals and preview performances as
  • determined necessary by the Production Manager.
  • Oversee maintenance and inventory of all scene shop vehicles and equipment.
  • Monitor and implement industry best practices at the scene shop and theaters.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Other miscellaneous duties as needed.

This is a full-time salaried position with a full benefits package. DTC values diversity in the work place.
Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to TD Search, 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 or email to:
jeff.gifford@dallastheatercenter.org.

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