What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Design/Technical Director position at Knoxville Children’s Theatre?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Knoxville Children’s Theatre (KCT) is seeking an energetic and organized full-time DESIGN/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR to manage all areas of design in the production of an annual 10-show season, and help develop a quickly growing technical theatre educational program.
Knoxville Children’s Theatre, an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a local theatre company producing professional quality plays for children, by children. At KCT, children under the age of 18 are the actors, designers, and stage managers. KCT also offers a directing intern program for students to train under the guidance of the Artistic Director which culminates in directing a production.
This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising all design aspects for all productions and working with students and adult (contracted) design mentors to fully design and build all productions for a ten show season annually.
The position will report directly to the Artistic Director and work closely with multiple guest and student directors. The director will collaborate with adult contract mentors and train students to produce quality sets, costumes, properties, and lighting. Scenic design experience, carpentry skills, working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and experience with keeping projects within budget is required.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in theatre design and production is required.
EXPERIENCE: At least two years of practical, professional work experience in technical production is required. Thorough understanding of all aspects of theatre including scenic construction, lighting, costuming, properties, sound, and rigging. Crew management experience is a plus.
SKILLS: A solid understanding of both design and production elements with the ability to help young students complete and implement designs is required. The ability to maintain a ten-production season with a minimum of 140 performances annually, work effectively with children, and manage budgets is required.
Please submit your resume to info@knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com