Assistant Consultant
About the role
The Theatre Consulting Americas (TCAM) Business Unit provides design consulting in theatre planning, theatre design, and technical systems design for a variety of project typologies. Our Americas team spans across New York, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Southern California, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Aid in the design, documentation, and administration of projects from concept to detailed specification.
- Support consultants by producing drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
- Conduct research on industry innovations, technical developments, and best practices.
- Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site visits to gain practical project exposure.
- Work with internal design teams to develop holistic solutions balancing functionality and budget.
- Support technical feasibility studies and assist in problem-solving for design challenges.
- Contribute to discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions within the company.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in structured learning and development programs.
- Uphold Charcoalblue’s quality standards and cultural values.
Qualifications
- Experience in technical theatre, architecture, engineering, design, project management, or related field through education, internships, or direct work experience.
- Exposure to theatre, live events, or construction-related environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, or similar) is desirable.
- Ability to conduct research and apply findings to project work.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication with different audiences.
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn industry-specific tools.
Skills
- Experience in technical theatre, architecture, engineering, design, project management, or related field through education, internships, or direct work experience.
- Exposure to theatre, live events, or construction-related environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, or similar) is desirable.
- Ability to conduct research and apply findings to project work.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication with different audiences.
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn industry-specific tools.
Benefits
To support you in successful hybrid/distributed working, you will receive a laptop and any other associated IT peripherals required for the role. Following successful completion of your three-month probationary period, you will be eligible to participate in our company benefits package, including:
- Contributions towards your home internet and utilities to enable you to work productively and comfortably.
- Eligibility to join our 401K plan (employee contributions only).
- Life insurance cover, Short Term Disability, and the option to join our FSA/Dependents’ Care plans.
- Eligibility to join our company healthcare plan for the duration of your employment.
- An allowance for live event tickets each month in line with our policy limits.
- A bonus plan following successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
Pay
The salary range for this role is 60,000 – 75,000 USD per year.
Schedule
The role is being offered on an 'at will', non-exempt basis at 40 hours per week. As an international organization, the needs of the business are as such that this role requires a flexibility in working hours (which can be variable from week to week) to facilitate project demands and maintain support across our global entities’ varying time-zones.