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About the Role

Zach, Austin's leading professional producing theater, seeks a Technical Director to oversee the execution of scenery for all productions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role involves managing scenic construction, engineering decisions, and technical personnel, while maintaining a safe and efficient scenic studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios Scenic and paint shops, including the building and delivery of all scenery, automation, and special effects for all productions.
• Oversee the reviewing, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, drafting, construction, installation/load in, storing, and load out of all theatrical productions.
• Develop engineering and construction solutions for production design, including automation, structural design, rigging, and material specification/procurement.
• Develop build schedules and estimates in coordination with the Assistant Technical Director and Lead Scenic Charge.
• Supervise the execution of technical and construction drawings by the Assistant Technical Director for all Scenic, Paints, and Properties.
• Orchestrate Load-In and attend Technical and Dress Rehearsals, and Design Meetings.
• Implement the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios workplace safety program and develop new protocols.
• Hold weekly meetings about safety and current productions.
• Perform periodic floor rotations to ensure builds are on track and check in with scenic staff to support workflows, provide guidance, and monitor work quality and deadlines.
• Supervise all scenery and paint staff, including approval of timesheets, PTO requests, performance feedback, review and growth, and hiring/termination.
• Maintain all production equipment, tools, stock goods, and scenery at the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios.
• Coordinate all facility repairs, maintenance, inspections, and compliance of the Scenic Studios.
• Work effectively with other departments to coordinate and achieve safe, efficient, and high-paced changeovers.
• Keep the Director of Production informed of any problems within the Scenery Department via weekly budget updates and general sharing of information.
• Oversee FIFO Materials Inventory system for Scenic Studios.
• Develop and maintain production and show budgets, and submit receipts to Finance.
• Work with Development, Director of Production, and the Artistic Director in the scheduling, logistics, and technical requirements of company events.
• Support technical needs of facility rentals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years of scene shop leadership (preferred), including budget and hiring experience OR 3+ years of scene shop leadership and an MFA in Technical Direction or related field, with specific knowledge of Stage Automation practices, equipment, and techniques.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skills in situational leadership, recruiting, hiring, and developing staff.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage projects and multitask.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, lead personnel and projects, and multitask efficiently.
• Demonstrated experience in managing artisan teams with multiple priorities and varied needs.
• Mathematical skills including structural design, geometry, algebra and trigonometry.
• Demonstrated skills that encompass all areas of theatrical carpentry/ craftsmanship.
• Ability to produce construction drawings, from concept to shop floor, using both 2D and 3D AutoCAD drafting techniques.
• Ability to project material and labor costs for scenic units.
• In-depth demonstrated knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and stage automation.
• Ability in design and installation of Stage Automation solution, with preferred familiarity of Creative Conners equipment and SpikeMark software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 3d Printing, CnC, and other advanced fabrication techniques, specifically in preparatory drafting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scenic painting techniques and tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Word and Excel, as well as Google Suite.
• Ability to operate panel vans and box trucks up to 24’ in length.
• Ability and desire to be a part of a technical problem-solving environment.
• Willingness to safely operate a forklift per Zach protocol after in-house certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of stage operations.
• General knowledge of equity and union rules.
• Working knowledge of theatre history and the design processes.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform all work with a direct reflection of the vision, mission, and values of Zach Theater.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 70 lbs repeatedly, either alone or with assistance.
• Comfortable working on ladders, mechanical lifts, or other high places.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces.
• Comfortable with mechanics and automation.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as scheduled.

Skills

• Scene shop leadership
• Budget management
• Hiring
• Stage Automation practices, equipment, and techniques
• Planning
• Organization
• Situational leadership
• Recruiting
• Staff development
• Project management
• Multitasking
• Oral and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Structural design
• Geometry
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Theatrical carpentry/craftsmanship
• 2D AutoCAD drafting
• 3D AutoCAD drafting
• Cost projection (materials and labor)
• Theatrical rigging systems
• Stage automation design and installation
• Creative Conners equipment (preferred)
• SpikeMark software (preferred)
• 3D Printing
• CNC fabrication
• Advanced fabrication techniques
• Scenic painting techniques and tools
• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Google Suite
• Panel van and box truck operation (up to 24')
• Forklift operation (after certification)
• Stage operations
• Equity and union rules
• Theatre history
• Design processes
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Mechanical systems

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Campus-based
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6+ years of scene shop leadership
• 3+ years of scene shop leadership

Education Level

• MFA in Technical Direction or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $67,000 - $80,000 annually

Benefits

• Affordable Healthcare Coverage for Full-Time Employees and their Dependents
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Matching Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Free Parking
• Tickets to Mainstage and Family Series shows
• Enrollment in Camps/Classes

About the Company

• Zach, Austin’s leading professional producing theater, believes in the power of light to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together.
• We create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community.

Equal Opportunity

• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.