AMDA College of the Performing Arts · 1 day ago
Technical Director
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expAMDA College of the Performing Arts is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country, located in New York City and Hollywood. The Technical Director will oversee the daily technical operations of the Production Department, leading a team responsible for lighting, sound, set design, and maintenance for various performances.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities
Determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances in advance of production dates
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music and other productions and projects; assist guest designers with technical matters
Advise the Senior Vice President of Production Experiences and the Executive Team as needed, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for individual productions and supervise the implementation of approved technical designs
Monitor the condition of production equipment, arranges for repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventative maintenance on equipment
Assist with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintains inventory and order specialized supplies
Supervise and assist with set and stage construction and management
Attend technical week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of the show
Assist in recruiting, training, and assignment of tasks to student workers and technical production staff members
Lead, supervise, motivate and inspire the technical production team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre, or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience as an Associate Technical Director or Technical Director or similar in the field of theatre production
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing a diverse team of technical production staff members
Knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theatre, dance, and music productions and presentations including stage, set, sound and lighting design and implementation; stage management; stage carpentry; appropriate safety precautions and procedures
Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances; plan, develop, schedule and provide the technical supports required for each event or performance; design and construct sets; design lighting and sound systems appropriate to each performance and oversea stage crews and student workers
Experience with Theatre Design & Technology (including CAD programs, Qlab, ETC lighting consoles, DANTE and digital audio systems)
Excellent interpersonal leadership, organization, and communications skills (both written and oral)
Strong work ethic, stamina and passion for the performing arts and working in an educational environment, as well as the flexibility and experience to deal with unpredictable pressures and a variable workflow or work activity
Preferred
Master's degree in Arts Administration, Theatre Management, or related field
Experience in a non-profit arts management/leadership position
Company
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Recognized as one of America’s premier institutions for the performing arts, AMDA is the only performing arts college to offer Bachelor of Fine Arts and Conservatory Programs with campuses in both New York and Los Angeles.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Silverman
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Angotti, PhD
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
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