Technical Director - Opera & Internal

About the role

The Technical Director - Opera & Internal oversees all aspects of the technical production related to Opera Tampa events and Straz produced events. This position also advises and supplements planning operations for internal Straz events, including fundraising events.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, scheduling, implementation, and engineering of all scenic elements; collaborates and coordinates with lighting, sound, and production departments to facilitate purchasing and planning.
• Creates detailed material and labor cost and builds schedules for each production, working closely with designers, Senior Director of Production, and stage directors to establish build priorities.
• Schedules and moderates all design meetings, production meetings, technical rehearsals, and performances.
• Actively participates in budget planning for current and future seasons.
• Maintains inventory control of Straz assets and stock scenery pieces.
• Works closely with guest designers to leverage stock pieces to the greatest extent possible to minimize cost and redundancy.
• Reviews, evaluates, and coordinates all Opera Tampa and Straz Produced production requirements.
• Researches and recommends rental set and costumes options.
• Compiles all relevant regulatory and insurance related documents for rental vendors.
• Recommends Lighting Designers and oversees the installation of lighting plot.
• Recommends Wig and Makeup Artists, Production Stage Managers, and Assistant Stage Managers.
• Compiles, orders, or oversees the construction of all required props for Opera Tampa and Straz Produced productions.
• Pairs with Lighting Designer, Center's Master Electrician, and Head Carpenter to determine the hanging plot and positioning of the set on stage.
• Compiles or creates all required drawings associated with scenic layouts and design documentation to facilitate the rehearsal process and scenic construction processes.
• Orders supplemental lighting equipment in coordination with the Lighting Designer, as required by production.
• Schedules Fire Watch if warranted by special effects.
• Oversees the overall safety of the production to ensure safe, organized, and efficient working conditions; communicates and implements Straz Center's standard operating procedures as they relate to safety, evacuation procedures, crisis communication, and security.
• Determines necessary alterations or additions to production elements to meet artistic vision.
• Compiles and delivers production settlement information.

Requirements

• Serves as liaison between visiting production personnel and Straz Center's technical, house, and Security staff members.
• Ensures that visiting Company's production needs are understood and fulfilled to the best of Straz Center's ability.
• Compiles and delivers production settlement information.
• Aids in producing weekly schedules for production crews.
• May temporarily perform some duties as Senior Director of Production, if necessary, in their absence.
• Aids Senior Director of Production with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail.
• An industrious work ethic.
• A high level of computer proficiency, including the MS Office suite.
• An ability to work independently, under pressure in a multi-task environment, and as a dynamic and supportive part of a team.
• Experience drafting, editing, reading, and interpreting lighting plots, ground plans and construction drawings.
• An ability to implement technical riders, provide scrutiny and negotiation of production elements requested.
• Design knowledge in CAD, Vectorworks, or other design programs is an added asset for this position.
• A valid Florida Driver License.
• Ability to identify visual and auditory difficulties occurring during events/productions.
• Some work may be completed in low light areas and/or areas of restricted access.
• May operate electrical or sound equipment.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CAD, Vectorworks, or similar design software.
• Experience with lighting plots, ground plans, and construction drawings.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. offers a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the production schedule.