Design and Technical Director
TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, Seguin, TX, United States
Texas Lutheran University (TLU) invites applications for a Design & Technical Director to support the Division of the Arts (DOTA), which includes Dramatic Media, Music, and Visual Arts. This is a full‑time (12 month) staff position designed for a highly skilled theatre and production professional who thrives in a collaborative and creative learning environment, and is passionate about mentoring students through hands‑on, professional‑level practice.
About the Role The position reports to the Department Chair of Dramatic Media and primarily works in the Dramatic Media department supporting an annual season of programming. The role also collaborates on select events in Music and Visual Arts and works in coordination with faculty and the Director of University Events to elevate the production quality and strategic impact of DOTA programming across campus.
This position offers an exciting and ever‑evolving professional environment shaped by the rhythm of the academic calendar. During each semester—typically spanning 16 weeks—the focus centers on a dynamic cycle of productions, with opportunities to lead student‑driven creative work from concept through performance. The role is highly collaborative and responsive, with priorities shifting alongside the needs of each event, creating an energizing and engaging production environment.
During summer months and periods of lighter production, the focus transitions to asset management and long‑term sustainability of programmatic resources. This includes maintaining, organizing, and strengthening the division’s inventory, equipment, and technical systems. Together, these seasonal rhythms create a balanced role that blends high‑energy creative production with thoughtful, strategic stewardship behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Design/Technical Director for 2‑3 faculty‑led Dramatic Media productions per year
Includes oversight of scenic, lighting, sound, and projection elements
Supervise and mentor student designers, crews and student employees, training them to support dramatic media events, student productions, and select university‑wide DOTA events with high artistic and technical standards.
Collaborate and coordinate with the DOTA faculty and Director of University Events to:
Align venue usage, technical needs, staffing models, and production calendars
Assist select DOTA events in Music and Visual Arts
Manage and maintain facilities, tools, equipment, and inventory
Support a culture of collaboration, safety, efficiency and best practices in design/tech
Depending upon credentials, teach/co‑teach 1–2 courses per semester in Dramatic Media
Qualifications Required
Significant professional experience in technical direction, design, production management, live events, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with campus event leadership
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Experience mentoring or supervising students, interns, or early‑career artists
Commitment to safety, inclusive practices, and student learning.
Preferred (but not required)
MFA or equivalent professional experience
University or educational teaching experience
Experience working across theatre, music, film, live events, or university event production
Familiarity with production documentation, archiving, and inventory systems
TLU welcomes applicants who may not follow a traditional academic pathway but bring a strong professional portfolio and industry experience.
Professional Development & Flexibility Texas Lutheran University supports creative, non‑traditional career paths and encourages:
Continued professional artistic work and freelance design
Pursuit of graduate education as part of long‑term professional growth
Summer on‑campus opportunities such as camps, conference support, or collaborative event production with University Events (as available)
Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio.
Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:
Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
FAX: (830) 372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
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About the Role The position reports to the Department Chair of Dramatic Media and primarily works in the Dramatic Media department supporting an annual season of programming. The role also collaborates on select events in Music and Visual Arts and works in coordination with faculty and the Director of University Events to elevate the production quality and strategic impact of DOTA programming across campus.
This position offers an exciting and ever‑evolving professional environment shaped by the rhythm of the academic calendar. During each semester—typically spanning 16 weeks—the focus centers on a dynamic cycle of productions, with opportunities to lead student‑driven creative work from concept through performance. The role is highly collaborative and responsive, with priorities shifting alongside the needs of each event, creating an energizing and engaging production environment.
During summer months and periods of lighter production, the focus transitions to asset management and long‑term sustainability of programmatic resources. This includes maintaining, organizing, and strengthening the division’s inventory, equipment, and technical systems. Together, these seasonal rhythms create a balanced role that blends high‑energy creative production with thoughtful, strategic stewardship behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Design/Technical Director for 2‑3 faculty‑led Dramatic Media productions per year
Includes oversight of scenic, lighting, sound, and projection elements
Supervise and mentor student designers, crews and student employees, training them to support dramatic media events, student productions, and select university‑wide DOTA events with high artistic and technical standards.
Collaborate and coordinate with the DOTA faculty and Director of University Events to:
Align venue usage, technical needs, staffing models, and production calendars
Assist select DOTA events in Music and Visual Arts
Manage and maintain facilities, tools, equipment, and inventory
Support a culture of collaboration, safety, efficiency and best practices in design/tech
Depending upon credentials, teach/co‑teach 1–2 courses per semester in Dramatic Media
Qualifications Required
Significant professional experience in technical direction, design, production management, live events, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with campus event leadership
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Experience mentoring or supervising students, interns, or early‑career artists
Commitment to safety, inclusive practices, and student learning.
Preferred (but not required)
MFA or equivalent professional experience
University or educational teaching experience
Experience working across theatre, music, film, live events, or university event production
Familiarity with production documentation, archiving, and inventory systems
TLU welcomes applicants who may not follow a traditional academic pathway but bring a strong professional portfolio and industry experience.
Professional Development & Flexibility Texas Lutheran University supports creative, non‑traditional career paths and encourages:
Continued professional artistic work and freelance design
Pursuit of graduate education as part of long‑term professional growth
Summer on‑campus opportunities such as camps, conference support, or collaborative event production with University Events (as available)
Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio.
Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:
Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
FAX: (830) 372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
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