New River Community College
Technical Director/Designer
New River Community College, Greencastle, Indiana, United States, 46135
Technical Director/Designer
DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position will remain open until filled. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS \ Approve set and lighting designs with regard to safety, compatibility and scheduling considerations.
Coordinate technical rehearsals and load‑ins for productions, scheduling rehearsals, managing technical crews, and overseeing installation of production elements.
Recruit and schedule technical crew members, including shop workers and board operators. Provide training, guidance, and support so that crew members understand their roles and responsibilities.
Develop production budgets for technical elements including sets, lighting, sound, and special effects. Monitor expenses, negotiate vendor contracts, and make budgetary decisions to ensure productions are executed within financial constraints. Mentor and evaluate student designers in collaboration with directors and faculty.
Coordinate procurement, construction, and maintenance of props for productions. Work with prop designers and artisans to ensure props are created or acquired according to the artistic vision of the production, and manage storage, transportation, and use during rehearsals and performances.
Work with lighting designers to develop lighting plots and cues for productions. Oversee installation and operation of lighting equipment, including hanging and focusing lights, programming light cues, and managing lighting effects during performances.
Coordinate backstage activities during rehearsals and performances, including cueing actors, managing scene changes, and ensuring smooth flow of the production. Serve as liaison between production team, cast, and crew to facilitate communication and resolve issues as they arise.
Oversee all theatrical rigging operations including counterweight fly systems, calculate load capacities for flown elements, conduct regular inspections, train crew on safe rigging practices, and maintain inspection logs and documentation required for annual certifications.
Maintain comprehensive inventories of scenic materials, stock scenery, lighting equipment, and related supplies. Develop and implement comprehensive safety procedures and protocols for all production activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, fire codes, and industry safety standards.
Attend production meetings and operations meetings.
DESIGN
Act as scenic designer and/or lighting designer for productions as assigned, which may include set design, lighting design, and video projection design for theatrical, music, and other performing arts events.
Generate technical drawings for scenic and lighting elements as needed for construction and installation of materials.
GENERAL
Collaborate with the Director of Productions to review the performing arts production calendar and identify technical design needs.
Review technical riders for guest artists as needed by the Director of Production.
Provide technical support for guest artist events.
Assist with events and performances as assigned in the Green Center, Music on the Square, and produced under the Creative School.
Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment, facilities, and performance spaces, addressing any hazards and maintaining documentation of all safety checks.
Support technical theatre courses by providing equipment access, technical demonstrations, and guidance to students as requested by faculty.
Oversee production strikes.
Assist in developing a technical plan for space upgrades.
Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with Summer Camps and Programs as necessary.
Support events in the Green Center for the Performing Arts and other venues as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred; degree in technical theatre preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in design and construction of theatrical scenic elements and technical rehearsal required. Experience with single purchase fly system operation required. Experience with stage lighting and video projections desired.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Calendar and Google Apps, and Online Data Entry. Experience with AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks is required.
Certificates & Licenses: OSHA 30 training preferred. Qualification to acquire a Pyrotechnic license from the state of Indiana is desired.
Other Requirements: Extensive organizational skills. Must be available on some nights and weekends as events occur.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability – Adapt to change in the workplace.
Assertiveness – Act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of work assignments or to defend a position or idea.
Coaching and Development – Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication, Oral – Communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written – Communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Diversity Oriented – Value a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders.
Management Skills – Organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Negotiation Skills – Reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Judgment – Formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Project Management – Organize and direct a project to completion.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Obtain and appropriate proper use of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
Time Management – Utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lift/Carry, Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling/Fingering, Reach Outward, Reach Above Shoulder, Climb, Crawl, Squat or Kneel, Bend – Frequent to occasionally. Weight ranges up to 100 lbs (occasionally over 100 lbs). Requires frequent speaking. Basic vision and hearing required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work primarily inside, both in an office setting and in stage areas. DePauw University’s commitment to diversity, collaboration, and excellence guide daily decisions and interactions across campus.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS \ Approve set and lighting designs with regard to safety, compatibility and scheduling considerations.
Coordinate technical rehearsals and load‑ins for productions, scheduling rehearsals, managing technical crews, and overseeing installation of production elements.
Recruit and schedule technical crew members, including shop workers and board operators. Provide training, guidance, and support so that crew members understand their roles and responsibilities.
Develop production budgets for technical elements including sets, lighting, sound, and special effects. Monitor expenses, negotiate vendor contracts, and make budgetary decisions to ensure productions are executed within financial constraints. Mentor and evaluate student designers in collaboration with directors and faculty.
Coordinate procurement, construction, and maintenance of props for productions. Work with prop designers and artisans to ensure props are created or acquired according to the artistic vision of the production, and manage storage, transportation, and use during rehearsals and performances.
Work with lighting designers to develop lighting plots and cues for productions. Oversee installation and operation of lighting equipment, including hanging and focusing lights, programming light cues, and managing lighting effects during performances.
Coordinate backstage activities during rehearsals and performances, including cueing actors, managing scene changes, and ensuring smooth flow of the production. Serve as liaison between production team, cast, and crew to facilitate communication and resolve issues as they arise.
Oversee all theatrical rigging operations including counterweight fly systems, calculate load capacities for flown elements, conduct regular inspections, train crew on safe rigging practices, and maintain inspection logs and documentation required for annual certifications.
Maintain comprehensive inventories of scenic materials, stock scenery, lighting equipment, and related supplies. Develop and implement comprehensive safety procedures and protocols for all production activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, fire codes, and industry safety standards.
Attend production meetings and operations meetings.
DESIGN
Act as scenic designer and/or lighting designer for productions as assigned, which may include set design, lighting design, and video projection design for theatrical, music, and other performing arts events.
Generate technical drawings for scenic and lighting elements as needed for construction and installation of materials.
GENERAL
Collaborate with the Director of Productions to review the performing arts production calendar and identify technical design needs.
Review technical riders for guest artists as needed by the Director of Production.
Provide technical support for guest artist events.
Assist with events and performances as assigned in the Green Center, Music on the Square, and produced under the Creative School.
Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment, facilities, and performance spaces, addressing any hazards and maintaining documentation of all safety checks.
Support technical theatre courses by providing equipment access, technical demonstrations, and guidance to students as requested by faculty.
Oversee production strikes.
Assist in developing a technical plan for space upgrades.
Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with Summer Camps and Programs as necessary.
Support events in the Green Center for the Performing Arts and other venues as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred; degree in technical theatre preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in design and construction of theatrical scenic elements and technical rehearsal required. Experience with single purchase fly system operation required. Experience with stage lighting and video projections desired.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Calendar and Google Apps, and Online Data Entry. Experience with AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks is required.
Certificates & Licenses: OSHA 30 training preferred. Qualification to acquire a Pyrotechnic license from the state of Indiana is desired.
Other Requirements: Extensive organizational skills. Must be available on some nights and weekends as events occur.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability – Adapt to change in the workplace.
Assertiveness – Act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of work assignments or to defend a position or idea.
Coaching and Development – Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication, Oral – Communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written – Communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Diversity Oriented – Value a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders.
Management Skills – Organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Negotiation Skills – Reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Judgment – Formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Project Management – Organize and direct a project to completion.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Obtain and appropriate proper use of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
Time Management – Utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lift/Carry, Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling/Fingering, Reach Outward, Reach Above Shoulder, Climb, Crawl, Squat or Kneel, Bend – Frequent to occasionally. Weight ranges up to 100 lbs (occasionally over 100 lbs). Requires frequent speaking. Basic vision and hearing required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work primarily inside, both in an office setting and in stage areas. DePauw University’s commitment to diversity, collaboration, and excellence guide daily decisions and interactions across campus.
EEO STATEMENT EEO is the law. Click here for more information.
#J-18808-Ljbffr