Technical Director
Theatre Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, United States
The Technical Director reports to the Director of Production and is responsible for the supervision of IATSE 15 and 488 scenic staff for the timely and accurate realization of the scenic design for four mainstage productions of Intiman’s 2026-27 season. The Technical Director will work with the Scenic Designer and Director of Production to maintain high artistic and production standards while ensuring that the work is done safely, within budget and on time.
Responsibilities
Work with individual show designers to create a viable design vision
Work with the Director of Production to establish production deadlines, calendar, and budget
Review, interpret, and troubleshoot design drawings to assess budgetary and practical feasibility and to maximize the artistic impact of financial resources
Produce labor and materials estimates, technical drawings, and other documentation as required
Advance the production process through the planning and implementation of show design and prepare the resources necessary for the rehearsal, tech, and run of each production
Support for rehearsal, tech, and run eg: tech tables, taping ground plan in rehearsal studio with SM
Attend all production meetings, tech/dress rehearsals and previews as needed
Prioritize tech notes, ensuring that all finish work happens in a timely, efficient, and safe manner
Serve as Lead Site Supervisor for all TTSJ - AA student internship hours
Schedule AA hours for Scene, Props, Paint, Costume Shops & Stage Crew Internships
Schedule and coordinate IATSE stage crew during load-in, tech and run of shows
Shop improvements and tool maintenance and repair
Submission Instructions To apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter; résumé; contact information for three references and a personal statement of your lived or learned experience in antiracism/DEIA work to jobs@intiman.org. No phone calls please.
Requirements
BA in Technical Theatre or equivalent work experience
3 or more years professional experience as a Technical Director
Working knowledge of IATSE agreements, with direct experience preferred
Ability/willingness to work with students and interns and coordinate internship hours with the Education Manager
Working knowledge of tools and equipment normally found in technical shops
Extensive knowledge of rigging, stage engineering, and scenic construction techniques, including carpentry and welding
Clear understanding of the artistic process and excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomatic, and team leadership skills
Broad knowledge of all other areas of production, including lighting and sound
Desired Qualifications overtime after 40hr/week, 22.5 week season (non-contiguous, specifics available upon request), and includes paid holidays.
Other Details Intiman is a 53-year-old, Tony Award-winning, community-engaged, and socially progressive theatre based in Seattle, WA. We produce plays, education programs, and events that are engaging, relevant to our time, and as diverse as the community in which we live. We are the professional theatre-in-residence at Seattle Central College, producing in the Erickson Theatre and Broadway Performance Hall in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Intiman’s mission is to use the power of story and education to activate dialogue, confront inequity, and build collective joy. Vision: Intiman creates and shares exceptional theatrical experiences while fostering a vibrant community rooted in curiosity, empathy, and bravery. Our audiences, artists, and students are at the heart of everything we do.
Values: At Intiman, we work to:
Be inclusive
Encourage empathy
Embrace evolution
Strengthen racial equity
Cultivate an environment of trust and transparency
Engage our local community
Intiman is an equal opportunity employer. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Pay Rate Pay Rate: Compensation for this position $28-$32/hour based on experience, plus overtime after 40hr/week, 22.5 week season (non-contiguous, specifics available upon request), and includes paid holidays.
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Responsibilities
Work with individual show designers to create a viable design vision
Work with the Director of Production to establish production deadlines, calendar, and budget
Review, interpret, and troubleshoot design drawings to assess budgetary and practical feasibility and to maximize the artistic impact of financial resources
Produce labor and materials estimates, technical drawings, and other documentation as required
Advance the production process through the planning and implementation of show design and prepare the resources necessary for the rehearsal, tech, and run of each production
Support for rehearsal, tech, and run eg: tech tables, taping ground plan in rehearsal studio with SM
Attend all production meetings, tech/dress rehearsals and previews as needed
Prioritize tech notes, ensuring that all finish work happens in a timely, efficient, and safe manner
Serve as Lead Site Supervisor for all TTSJ - AA student internship hours
Schedule AA hours for Scene, Props, Paint, Costume Shops & Stage Crew Internships
Schedule and coordinate IATSE stage crew during load-in, tech and run of shows
Shop improvements and tool maintenance and repair
Submission Instructions To apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter; résumé; contact information for three references and a personal statement of your lived or learned experience in antiracism/DEIA work to jobs@intiman.org. No phone calls please.
Requirements
BA in Technical Theatre or equivalent work experience
3 or more years professional experience as a Technical Director
Working knowledge of IATSE agreements, with direct experience preferred
Ability/willingness to work with students and interns and coordinate internship hours with the Education Manager
Working knowledge of tools and equipment normally found in technical shops
Extensive knowledge of rigging, stage engineering, and scenic construction techniques, including carpentry and welding
Clear understanding of the artistic process and excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomatic, and team leadership skills
Broad knowledge of all other areas of production, including lighting and sound
Desired Qualifications overtime after 40hr/week, 22.5 week season (non-contiguous, specifics available upon request), and includes paid holidays.
Other Details Intiman is a 53-year-old, Tony Award-winning, community-engaged, and socially progressive theatre based in Seattle, WA. We produce plays, education programs, and events that are engaging, relevant to our time, and as diverse as the community in which we live. We are the professional theatre-in-residence at Seattle Central College, producing in the Erickson Theatre and Broadway Performance Hall in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Intiman’s mission is to use the power of story and education to activate dialogue, confront inequity, and build collective joy. Vision: Intiman creates and shares exceptional theatrical experiences while fostering a vibrant community rooted in curiosity, empathy, and bravery. Our audiences, artists, and students are at the heart of everything we do.
Values: At Intiman, we work to:
Be inclusive
Encourage empathy
Embrace evolution
Strengthen racial equity
Cultivate an environment of trust and transparency
Engage our local community
Intiman is an equal opportunity employer. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Pay Rate Pay Rate: Compensation for this position $28-$32/hour based on experience, plus overtime after 40hr/week, 22.5 week season (non-contiguous, specifics available upon request), and includes paid holidays.
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