Assistant Technical Director

Assistant Technical DirectorAs an assistant technical director at SCAD, the only university with an on-site, professionally run casting office, you'll manage shop workflow, supervise all full-time production shop staff, and oversee the work-study student program. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that spaces are ready for students to star in animated shorts, multicamera sitcoms, TV pilots, films, and virtual reality (VR).To support SCAD's deep professional focus and industry connections, you will:Directly manage daily scene shop operations to keep projects on schedule and meet quality standards as well as solve operational issuesReceive weekly priorities from the technical director and manage daily task assignments and completionDirect technicians and staff during scenery build, load-in, note calls, and strikeManage equipment and tool maintenance, organization, and materials inventoryMaintain shop safety standards and OSHA complianceAs part of the production design team, you will:Foster a collaborative, safe, and productive work environmentSupervise the head production associate and three production design associatesAssist with hiring and onboarding artisans; lead performance reviews, coaching, and feedback to address concerns; and manage staff schedules and approve time offOversee the work-study program (10–20 students), train students on shop safety protocols and procedures, help students develop technical skills and confidence, assign appropriate tasks, and track hours for financial-aid complianceAdditionally, you will:Communicate daily with the technical director about material and equipment needs and confirm schedule feasibilityProvide production status updates and progress reportsCoordinate with the head production associate on complex builds and technical challengesParticipate in production meetings and planning sessionsMinimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in performing arts technology or equivalent professional experienceExperience with CAD drawing, carpentry, welding, performing arts construction techniques, painting, and riggingAbility to drive a 16- and 24-foot box trucks for more than five hours per weekCertificates, licenses, and registrations:C-Class Georgia driver's licenseTravel required: Less than 10%Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.