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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.