Upstate Scenic Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time, year-round Technical Director to work in a fast-paced commercial scene shop. Successful candidates will possess strong scenic carpentry and metal fabrication skills, a thorough understanding of theatrical construction methods, excellent organizational and project management abilities, and the technical expertise necessary to oversee projects from design through fabrication and installation. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate professionally with designers, clients, and production staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce technical drawings from scenic designer renderings and construction documents
- Develop construction plans and oversee project workflow from concept through completion
- Maintain project schedules and production timelines
- Coordinate delivery logistics and transportation of scenic elements
- Plan and oversee load-in and load-out schedules
- Prepare files for CNC machining and digital fabrication
- Coordinate and participate in offsite installations, including rigging, scenery, and practical electrics
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
- Ensure all work meets company quality standards and client expectations
- Operate and oversee CNC machinery, including programming and routine maintenance
- Perform scenic carpentry, steel and aluminum fabrication, rigging, and scenic electrical installation as required
- Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge of theatrical construction methods and technical production practices
- Proficiency with Vectorworks or AutoCAD, VCarve, ProNest LT, and the USITT Scenic Design & Technical Production Graphic Standards
- Experience with CNC programming, operation, and machine maintenance
- Strong scenic carpentry and metal fabrication skills
- Experience with welding, rigging, scenic electrics, and standard theatrical construction methods
- Knowledge of woodworking and metal fabrication machinery and power tools
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skillsAbility to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
- Majority of the workday is spent indoors, with occasional offsite installations
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with reliable transportation
- Must be able to perform repeated bending, squatting, lifting, climbing, and prolonged standing
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
- Must be comfortable working on ladders and scaffolding
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and occasional overnight travel as project schedules require
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:0 pm.
Occasional overnight travel and weekend availability required.
COMPENSATION
Negotiable based on experience
Full-time - year-round
Hourly pay with time and a half after 40 hours worked in a single week.
Benefits including (after a vesting period): Full medical & dental insurance; Company IRA with a 3% employer match; PTO & paid holiday time off policies.
ABOUT UPSTATE SCENIC
Founded in 2011, Upstate Scenic Inc. is a full-service scenic construction company specializing in creating exceptional, high-quality work for theater, television, and display. Upstate Scenic is dedicated to delivering craftsmanship with creative solutions to make every project a success. Our team is passionate about bringing creative designs to life, offering innovative technical solutions while maintaining the artistry and craftsmanship that make each project unique.
Located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley in Chatham, NY, Upstate Scenic operates out of a 16,000 sq. ft. former paper factory, now fully converted to operate on solar power. Our facilities are equipped to manage every aspect of production - from initial concept through to fabrication and final installation. In addition to our primary workshop, our 10,000 sq. ft. secure storage facility- Upstate Scenic Storage- was created in response to a growing need for safe, long-term storage of theatrical sets, costumes, props, and other production materials. This storage solution ensures the longevity of your scenic elements after the final curtain falls.
Our diverse portfolio includes work for clients across the entertainment and cultural sectors, recent projects include the Tony Award winning Broadway hit Oh, Mary!, and Dead Outlaw, select Off-Broadway credits include Drag! - The Musical,Here There Are Blueberries, Grangeville, The Big Gay Jamboree, Three Houses, and Eurydice. Other clients include Frank Gehry, Boston Lyric Opera, Sesame Place Theme Park, Yale Baroque Opera, MTV, New York Philharmonic, Mass MoCA, Disney Plus, HBO, Paul Taylor Dance, Pam Tanowitz Dance, and the Emmy Award-winning Nickelodeon NFL Slimetime.
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