Technical Director/ Aerial Riggerexpired
Posted on: Jan. 26, 2018
United States, Brooklyn
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Description:
The Technical Director at STREB is a critical leader in the Company responsible for supporting all areas of technical direction, daily rehearsal and programming support, and facilities management as assigned by the Artistic and Co-Executive Directors. The Technical Director will be the leader and head of technical operations with oversight over all departments of production. In addition to advising on technical strategies, schedules, and budgets for all productions and events, s/he will play a key role in bridging the STREB Extreme Action Company’s technical, education, & daily programming needs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Production logistics, rehearsal facilitation, & artistic vision support.
- Touring direction and production advancement in conjunction with STREB Production Manager.
- Performer and equipment safety protocols development & management.
- Lead out and direct the technical design, drafting, engineering and fabrication of Company prototype and finished equipment.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise production staff, overhire carpenters & riggers, show crew, and front of house employees.
- Strategize on budget and technical/facilities needs in coordination with general management.
- Support SLAM facilities and IT needs in conjunction with support personnel.
- Special event and internal programs management & implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional experience in Technical Direction required with a preference for candidates with demonstrable experience in rigging for performance, prototype creation, and production management.
- Exceptional leadership & management skills, ability to navigate challenging situations diplomatically.
- Experience producing and supporting work in non-traditional theatrical environments.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly.
- Strong working knowledge of the operations of rigging, carpentry, lighting, audio, & video
- Superior attention to detail & precision, time-management, and creative problem-solving.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
Application Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2018 1:00 am
Job Start Date:
Mar. 01, 2018 1:00 am
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United States, Brooklyn
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