What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Director position at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Inc.?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
In conjunction with the Technical Direction team, the Associate TD is responsible for budgeting, engineering, drafting, overseeing construction, and load-in/out of scenery for all Milwaukee Rep Productions. The primary role of the Associate Technical Director is to work with the Technical Director and carpenters to develop construction plans that execute the designer’s vision within the resources available.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- 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
SCHEDULE
The bulk of the work hours will happen during regular business hours, with some nights and weekends as the production schedule requires. The start date is negotiable with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- 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
- Knowledge in the engineering, build, and implementation of automation preferred
- Experience driving box trucks up to 26’ in length preferred
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:
- Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues, and are able to accept and incorporate feedback
- Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
- Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
- Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
- Demonstrate a commitment to our mission, and core values both in the workplace and in our community. Learn more about our mission and core values here.
Salary : $46,000 - $47,000
