Associate: Theatre Space Designer

APEIRO DESIGN:

The firm’s staff demonstrate backgrounds in venue programming, planning and architectural design disciplines with hands‑on experience in theatre engineering, theatre design, media arts, sound and video communications, production management, technical direction and scenography. The firm’s services include initial planning and programming; venue design; design and documentation of all theatrical systems Apeiro Design’s projects include opera houses, professional repertory theatres, concert halls, performing arts training facilities, museums, planetariums, popular entertainment venues in theme parks, casinos, cruise‑ships nightclubs, educational institutions from K‑6 to universities. Immersive entertainment and experiential venues.

POSITION SUMMARY
APEIRO DESIGN is seeking a designer with architectural training and experience with the design of performing arts facilities. This

Associate

role may be based in either

New York City

or

San Francisco

and works directly with the Senior Associates, Associate Principals and Principals to support all phases of project design and other consulting services. Specific responsibilities include design management, design and documentation for a variety of performing arts and immersive entertainment projects. The position requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Superior documentation and interpersonal skills are critical. Domestic and international travel may be required. The

Associate

is expected to support project planning and work towards developing peer relationships that lead to future business development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide primary room design services for a variety of performing arts and immersive entertainment venue / program types and scales:

Audience Chamber design

Conceptual room shaping

Spatial requirements for theatrical systems, acoustical requirements, and architectural finishes

Seating layouts including sightline studies and code compliance review

Interface with Architectural, Structural, Acoustical, and MEP team members to ensure coordination of all applicable elements

Site massing and adjacency studies of complex program as supplied by Principals or Architectural design team members.

Room Layouts such as, but not limited to: dressing rooms, control rooms, AV rack rooms, dimmer rooms, and other project specific spaces as needed

Work on multiple projects of various sizes and complexity at any given time

Successfully manage projects and collaborate with studio staff in collaboration with Senior Associates, Associate Principals, Principals.

Coordinate and collaborate with architects and engineers outside of our office

Maintain a positive and productive relationship with Clients (Owners, Developers, Architects)

Ensure timely deliverables within a project schedule

Work to complete projects within scoped services to ensure profitability

Provide design and production support for various projects.

Work on several areas and disciplines of a project at the one time

General CAD and Revit document creation, when required to support production staff

Prepare and edit specifications

Participate in the development of project work, technical standards and deliverables

Review shop drawings and submittal drawings

Monitor and review compliance testing documents for systems within Apeiro Design’s scope of work

Support repeat business with existing clients.

Develop relationships with peers that will lead to future business.

Perform assigned duties to the best of ability and faithfully observe obligations to the firm

Ensure security and confidentiality of project and intellectual property information

Adhere to requirements as documented in the employee handbook

Other duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Strong computer skills - 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD and REVIT

Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with theatrical lighting, rigging, stage machinery, audio, video and communication systems and distribution infrastructure
etwork technologies

Excellent organizational skills

Team player able to work harmoniously and effectively in a creative studio environment

Strong communication skills, visual, written and verbal

Self‑starter and able to work independently and productively

Knowledge of basic clerical practices and procedures

Initiative, independent judgment and creative problem solving

Demonstrated grace under pressure

Ensure security and confidentiality of project and intellectual property information

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years’ experience in performing arts production and/or design for live performance and facilities systems design, or architectural design services.

Baccalaureate degree in theatre production/technical management, architectural design, engineering or equivalent industry experience

Held in high regard in the industry

Position to be based out of either of our San Francisco or New York offices

Works in a general office and creative studio environment.

Primary schedule is Monday to Friday with nights and weekends as needed for project deadlines. Current hybrid in-office schedule Tuesday-Thursday

Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification sufficient to complete all necessary government forms

Employment will be conditioned on successful completion of background checks. In compliance with state and local laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Ability to safely, frequently and independently move and handle twenty‑five pounds

Ability to work in low‑light environments typical to backstage areas

Ability to move safely and independently at construction work sites

Ability to climb a ladder

Ability to work at a desk with a computer for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone

Must be able to regularly speak and write in English

Specific vision abilities required are close vision, middle distance vision and color vision

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Works in a general office and creative studio environment.

Primary schedule is Monday to Friday with nights and weekends as needed for project deadlines. Current hybrid in-office schedule Tuesday-Thursday

Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification sufficient to complete all necessary government forms

Employment will be conditioned on successful completion of background checks. In compliance with state and local laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Ability to safely, frequently and independently move and handle twenty‑five pounds

Ability to work in low‑light environments typical to backstage areas

Ability to move safely and independently at construction work sites

Ability to climb a ladder

Ability to work at a desk with a computer for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone

Must be able to regularly speak and write in English

Specific vision abilities required are close vision, middle distance vision and color vision

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

Anticipated salary range for this position is $93,000-$101,000dependent upon qualifications

Benefits package includes:

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

401(k)

Commuter Benefits Program (CBP)

Life Insurance

Pay Advances

Profit Sharing (during years in which the firm contributes to the Profit Sharing Plan)

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

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