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Straz Center for the Performing Arts · 2 months ago

Technical Director - Opera & Internal

Tampa,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Technical Director - Opera & Internal to join our production team. This position oversees all aspects of the technical production related to Opera Tampa events and Straz produced events, while also advising on planning operations for internal events.

Media and EntertainmentPerforming Arts

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Oversees the planning, scheduling, implementation, and engineering of all scenic elements; collaborates and coordinates with lighting, sound, and production departments to facilitate purchasing and planning

Creates detailed material and labor cost and builds schedules for each production, working closely with designers, Senior Director of Production, and stage directors to establish build priorities. Schedules and moderates all design meetings, production meetings, technical rehearsals, and performances

Actively participates in budget planning for current and future seasons

Oversees construction, load ins, and load outs of scenery and set pieces. Provides additional construction support as needed

Maintains inventory control of Straz assets and stock scenery pieces

Works closely with guest designers to leverage stock pieces to the greatest extent possible to minimize cost and redundancy

Reviews, evaluates, and coordinates all Opera Tampa and Straz Produced production requirements

Researches and recommends rental set and costumes options

Compiles all relevant regulatory and insurance related documents for rental vendors

Recommends Lighting Designers and oversees the installation of lighting plot

Recommends Wig and Makeup Artists, Production Stage Managers, and Assistant Stage Managers

Compiles, orders, or oversees the construction of all required props for Opera Tampa and Straz Produced productions

Partners with Lighting Designer, Center's Master Electrician, and Head Carpenter to determine the hanging plot and positioning of the set on stage

Compiles or creates all required drawings associated with scenic layouts and design documentation to facilitate the rehearsal process and scenic construction processes. Responsible for the procurement and collation of all shop drawings

Orders supplemental lighting equipment in coordination with the Lighting Designer, as required by production

Coordinates orchestra pit setup with the Pit Orchestra Contractor and Artistic Director

Schedules Fire Watch if warranted by special effects

Oversees the overall safety of the production to ensure safe, organized, and efficient working conditions; communicates and implements Straz Center's standard operating procedures as they relate to safety, evacuation procedures, crisis communication, and security

Determines necessary alterations or additions to production elements to meet artistic vision

Compiles and delivers production settlement information

Supervises and coordinates all aspects of production on events, including compliance of the technical rider, as contracted

Acts as Stage Manager when necessary

Serves as liaison between visiting production personnel and Straz Center's technical, house, and Security staff members

Ensures that visiting Company's production needs are understood and fulfilled to the best of Straz Center's ability

Compiles and delivers production settlement information

Assists in producing weekly schedules for production crews

May temporarily perform some duties as Senior Director of Production, if necessary, in their absence

Assists Senior Director of Production with other duties as assigned

Qualification

Technical production managementBudget planningLighting design coordinationCAD proficiencyMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWork ethicTeam collaboration

Required

Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail

An industrious work ethic

A high level of computer proficiency, including the MS Office suite

An ability to work independently, under pressure in a multi-task environment, and as a dynamic and supportive part of a team

Experience drafting, editing, reading, and interpreting lighting plots, ground plans and construction drawings

Experience implementing technical riders, providing scrutiny and negotiation of production elements requested

Must have a valid Florida Driver License

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the industry

Five to eight years of experience in the production industry

Preferred

Design knowledge in CAD, Vectorworks, or other design programs is an added asset for this position

Benefits

Health/dental, vision, etc.

Discounted downtown parking

Food and show discounts

Generous 403(b) plan

Up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year

Company

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

The Straz Center began as a dream by visionary citizens of Tampa who persevered to bring to reality one of the finest performing arts centers in the nation.

Founded in 1987

Tampa, Florida, USA

51-200 employees