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Technical Director
The Shed
New York, NY
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Job Description:
The Shed is a commissioning organization devoted to supporting leading artists to create new work in a variety of venues from a large hall, theater, and art galleries. The Technical Director should demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to brainstorm creative strategies and solutions to technical design challenges throughout the Production Process; to implement best practices while developing the Shed-way; to think outside the box, where appropriate with the artists, and Shed colleagues.
The Technical Director will have strong technical design and development skills, work well under short time constraints, and be able to pivot easily from one task or idea to another. They should be experienced with all aspects of technical production, and have an in-depth knowledge of NYC vendors and practices. Theatre, music, and event production experience is essential, as well as an open and creative approach to the production process. Sensitivity to varying artists' and clients' needs and patience amidst changing priorities will help immeasurably in this position.
The Technical Director will report to the Director of Production and will work on all events as assigned. The Technical Director will work closely with the Production Manager, Production Supervisors, as well as producers, curators and the creative team to lead the technical design in the production process. A flexible schedule is a requirement. Patience and a good-natured attitude will be essential.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop the technical design of Shed Projects
• Create and Maintain Technical Drawings, Groundplans, Sections, Rigging Plans
• Create, in concert with the Shed team, seating plans
• Provide support for load-in, set-up, technical rehearsals, performances, strike and restore of all Shed productions including seating and staging, lighting, rigging and sound installations, hiring and scheduling of all labor crews and creation of detailed logistics plans
• Work with designers and technical teams to implement creative designs, in a safe and cost effective manner
• Prepare Bid packages for the fabrication of Shed projects
• Work with fabrication shops to insure that the highest quality products are delivered to the Shed
• Check in with designers regularly to ensure progress on visual and technical Designs
• Identify technical issues and propose solutions
• Develop project documentation and review tech riders to collect all relevant technical information about each project for internal reference and potential transfers
• Collaborate with the Director of Production and Production Manager on maintenance, storage and inventories of all Shed owned production related equipment
Qualifications & Qualities:
• Bachelor's degree in theatre production or similar. Master's degree in technical/design field preferred
• 5 years' experience in a management position in theatrical or event production
• Demonstrated broad and deep knowledge of theater production and entertainment technology including lighting and design, sound reinforcement and recording, video sources and projection, rigging, carpentry, properties and stagecraft
• Highly Skilled with AutoCad, Vectorworks, Inventor, and SolidWorks. Experience with REvit and Sketchup highly useful
• Superior Technical Design Skills. Extensive Rigging Experience. Must be ETCP rigging certified or willing to become so before facility opens
• An extensive network of contacts including vendors supplying New York event markets, designers, contractors, consultants, and labor providers
• Ability to work flexible schedule common to industry standards
• Experience at an arts-producing organization, preferably a non-profit, is a plus
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please provide salary requirements with your application.
The Shed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.
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Job Description:
The Shed is a commissioning organization devoted to supporting leading artists to create new work in a variety of venues from a large hall, theater, and art galleries. The Technical Director should demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to brainstorm creative strategies and solutions to technical design challenges throughout the Production Process; to implement best practices while developing the Shed-way; to think outside the box, where appropriate with the artists, and Shed colleagues.
The Technical Director will have strong technical design and development skills, work well under short time constraints, and be able to pivot easily from one task or idea to another. They should be experienced with all aspects of technical production, and have an in-depth knowledge of NYC vendors and practices. Theatre, music, and event production experience is essential, as well as an open and creative approach to the production process. Sensitivity to varying artists' and clients' needs and patience amidst changing priorities will help immeasurably in this position.
The Technical Director will report to the Director of Production and will work on all events as assigned. The Technical Director will work closely with the Production Manager, Production Supervisors, as well as producers, curators and the creative team to lead the technical design in the production process. A flexible schedule is a requirement. Patience and a good-natured attitude will be essential.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop the technical design of Shed Projects
• Create and Maintain Technical Drawings, Groundplans, Sections, Rigging Plans
• Create, in concert with the Shed team, seating plans
• Provide support for load-in, set-up, technical rehearsals, performances, strike and restore of all Shed productions including seating and staging, lighting, rigging and sound installations, hiring and scheduling of all labor crews and creation of detailed logistics plans
• Work with designers and technical teams to implement creative designs, in a safe and cost effective manner
• Prepare Bid packages for the fabrication of Shed projects
• Work with fabrication shops to insure that the highest quality products are delivered to the Shed
• Check in with designers regularly to ensure progress on visual and technical Designs
• Identify technical issues and propose solutions
• Develop project documentation and review tech riders to collect all relevant technical information about each project for internal reference and potential transfers
• Collaborate with the Director of Production and Production Manager on maintenance, storage and inventories of all Shed owned production related equipment
Qualifications & Qualities:
• Bachelor's degree in theatre production or similar. Master's degree in technical/design field preferred
• 5 years' experience in a management position in theatrical or event production
• Demonstrated broad and deep knowledge of theater production and entertainment technology including lighting and design, sound reinforcement and recording, video sources and projection, rigging, carpentry, properties and stagecraft
• Highly Skilled with AutoCad, Vectorworks, Inventor, and SolidWorks. Experience with REvit and Sketchup highly useful
• Superior Technical Design Skills. Extensive Rigging Experience. Must be ETCP rigging certified or willing to become so before facility opens
• An extensive network of contacts including vendors supplying New York event markets, designers, contractors, consultants, and labor providers
• Ability to work flexible schedule common to industry standards
• Experience at an arts-producing organization, preferably a non-profit, is a plus
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please provide salary requirements with your application.
The Shed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.
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