Job Title: Technical Director

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Production Manager

Supervises: Assistant Technical Director, Shop Foreman, Carpenters, Scenic Charge Artist

Job Time + Classifications: Regular Full-Time Exempt

Typical Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm; Monday-Friday; Overtime as necessary

General Functions
*Oversee the design, build, and maintenance of sets for each production
*Estimate the expense of time, labor, and materials to execute scenic designs
*Supervise and guide all scene shop employees in the construction of the scenic design
*Complete scenic builds within budget.
*Operate and maintain the correct and safe rigging of all movable scenery
*Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
*Achieve the artistic goals of ABT and the Scenic Designer

Duties and Responsibilities
General
*Participate in the pre-production planning as it pertains to all elements of the scenic design.
*Monitor budget status as the scenic build is progressing to ensure the scenic build is completed within budget.
*Maintain all aspects of the scene shop, including equipment, tools, crew safety, and inventory of materials.

Production
*Work with Artistic Director, Artistic Producer, Production Manager, Scenic Designer, and Director on the design of the set and scenic concept.
*Estimate the expense of time, labor, and materials to build the proposed set and report to the Production Manager.
*Oversee production of the set through the technical/dress rehearsal process.
*Plan, build, and test special effects.
*Oversee maintenance of all technical aspects during the run of the production.
*Work with directors, artists, and the Stage Manager as necessary.

Staff/Personnel
*Hire, train, and supervise the scene shop crew during set builds.
*Review time records for submission to the payroll department