Job Details
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Salary: $0 - $5,000
• Intermediate Level
Summary
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Technical Director. The TD manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season.
Category
Audio / Music / Sound
Carpenter
Set Design
Technical Director
Location
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Oct 05, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Technical Director, who is a core part of the staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position until the role is filled, with a projected start date between 10/1/22 and 11/15/22.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
CPT is hiring a Technical Director (TD). This role requires leadership and initiative and reports to the Executive Artistic Director (EAD). This role participates in leading the theatre and supporting the EAD in strategy and decision-making.
Salary range is $48k to $60k, commensurate with experience. Additional compensation is offered for major design projects up to $6k.
The TD manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season, consisting of 6-12 full productions, 2-4 new work development series, 2 multi-site special events, and other artistic projects. CPT programs in two theatres, various onsite studios, and occasionally produces work offsite in nontraditional spaces. The TD will lead the building of this department and will work with the EAD and the artistic department to grow capacity. For the 2022/2023 Season, the TD oversees and works with CPT’s Technical Associate and some over-hire technicians to implement all sets, lighting, video, and sound installations. The TD is responsible for oversight of CPT’s scene shop and technical equipment. The TD is also offered opportunities to work as a designer and receives additional compensation for major projects. Candidates must have three years full-time technical theatre work (or equivalent as a freelancer) with excellent technical skills in the following areas: sound technician, master electrician, and set construction. Expertise in some of the following skills is also a plus: sound design, lighting design/video design/implementation, and scenic design. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn new ways of working, service oriented, and highly self-motivated. CPT promotes a positive work environment and works to maintain a sustainable workload for technical staff and their teams.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
CPT is hiring a Technical Director (TD). This role requires leadership and initiative and reports to the Executive Artistic Director (EAD). This role participates in leading the theatre and supporting the EAD in strategy and decision-making.
Salary range is $48k to $60k, commensurate with experience. Additional compensation is offered for major design projects up to $6k.
The TD manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season, consisting of 6-12 full productions, 2-4 new work development series, 2 multi-site special events, and other artistic projects. CPT programs in two theatres, various onsite studios, and occasionally produces work offsite in nontraditional spaces. The TD will lead the building of this department and will work with the EAD and the artistic department to grow capacity. For the 2022/2023 Season, the TD oversees and works with CPT’s Technical Associate and some over-hire technicians to implement all sets, lighting, video, and sound installations. The TD is responsible for oversight of CPT’s scene shop and technical equipment. The TD is also offered opportunities to work as a designer and receives additional compensation for major projects. Candidates must have three years full-time technical theatre work (or equivalent as a freelancer) with excellent technical skills in the following areas: sound technician, master electrician, and set construction. Expertise in some of the following skills is also a plus: sound design, lighting design/video design/implementation, and scenic design. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn new ways of working, service oriented, and highly self-motivated. CPT promotes a positive work environment and works to maintain a sustainable workload for technical staff and their teams.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implementation of Technical Aspects for Productions
- Create working drawings for set construction
- Build and install sets for productions
- Hang, patch, and focus light plot for productions and series
- Install sound plot for productions and series
- Install and focus projectors as needed for productions and series
- Manage Scene Shop and Technical Equipment
- Maintain scene shop to meet CPT standards of safety, organization, and cleanliness
- Maintain, repair, and purchase technical equipment as needed
- Manage Production Calendar and Budgets
- Evaluate designs for budget, both financial budget and time/capacity budget
- Create, build, and schedule for all productions
- Create over-hire schedule/need for all productions
- Work with designers to ensure final designs are submitted in a timely manner
- Manage Technicians
- Manage one full time Technical Associate
- Recruit and retain skilled over-hire technicians for occasional, short-term work
- Supervise skilled and unskilled short-term technicians
- Train and respond to technician questions
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
SKILLS
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
SKILLS
- Excellent project management skills
- The ability to assess, prioritize, and drive multiple productions at the same time
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and be a team player
- Ability to manage small, short-term teams
- Excellent technical skills in at least three of the following areas:
- Sound design/sound technician
- Lighting design/master electrician
- Scenic design/set construction
- Video design/video implementation
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Working knowledge of VectorWorks, QLab, and other industry standard programs
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of full-time technical theatre work or equivalent as freelancer
- Experience in technical direction
- Tracking and managing production budgets and expenses
- Have some management experience
QUALITIES AND PERSONALITY
- Attention to detail and accuracy while working on multiple projects and tasks
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to re-prioritize tasks as they arise
- Collaborative, eager to learn new ways of working, service oriented, and highly self-motivated
- Inspired to learn from and with leadership and to support leadership’s ongoing growth and learning
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and sees projects to completion
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Raymond Bobgan, Executive Artistic Director, at rbobgan@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Technical Director. The email should include two attachments: a resume, and a two-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after original application. No phone calls, please.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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