Technical Director

This is a Full Time Job

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as a second Technical Director.

Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Gulfshore Playhouse is instituting a Co-Technical Director oversight of the scenery department. The Technical Directors will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the scenery shop and productions.

Skills:
Proficiency in woodworking and advanced stage carpentry techniques
Proficiency in drafting software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks
Ability to read technical drawings and create work lists
Understanding working drawings/elevations, cut lists, construction methods; pneumatics, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foams, etc.
Proficiency in advanced techniques of rigging, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Creative problem-solving
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines
Basic understanding of scenic painting techniques, lighting equipment, and sound equipment

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

Salary range: Minimum $60,000 DOE