Milwaukee Rep · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Technical Director
Milwaukee Rep is a theater company seeking an Assistant Technical Director to support the Technical Direction team. The Assistant TD will be responsible for budgeting, engineering, drafting, and overseeing the construction and load-in/out of scenery for productions, ensuring the designer's vision is realized within available resources.
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Responsibilities
Generate shop drawings in AutoCAD for assigned projects
Act as lead-TD on assigned productions including accurately budgeting designs for labor and material costs
Purchase materials and supplies for builds, and maintain inventory tracking throughout the process
Maintain and build local and national vendor relationships
Enforce all safety guidelines and protocols – Maintaining a safe working environment in all venues and workspaces
Research and engineer scenic elements as assigned
Collaborate with Production Area Heads on a daily basis to ensure a smooth production process
Collaborate with all stakeholders on the build plan to ensure the set is delivered as designed and on schedule
Develop scenic load-in and out plans, including labor and special equipment or safety needs for all productions
Coordinate the trucking and transportation of scenic elements from offsite shop to and from performance venues
Oversee and run, as needed, the load-in and load-out of scenery in all venues
Attend technical rehearsals and production related meetings as needed
Assist with facilities maintenance as needed
Additional duties as required including participation in education and outreach events
Qualification
Required
Project or educational history that demonstrates a mastery of technical design for complex productions
Hands on knowledge of carpentry and/or metalworking techniques for the entertainment industry
Work history will show growth in leadership abilities and overall successes in a management capacity
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in scenery construction and engineering
Proficient in AutoCAD, with ability to generate clear and concise construction drawings in a timely manner
Experience with creating scenic budgets and developing project scope within resource constraints
Preferred
Knowledge in the engineering, build, and implementation of automation preferred
Experience driving box trucks up to 26' in length preferred
Company
Milwaukee Rep
Milwaukee Rep is a professional theater that specializes in performing various art programs, classic and contemporary plays.
Funding
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