Director - Stage, Motion Pictures, Television jobs in Washington, DC

WHO WE ARE

Arena Stage is the voice of American theatre resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.

WHAT WE VALUE

A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.

Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.

Community Service through education and public engagement.

Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support the Director of Production in managing scene shop staffing as well as oversee the budgeting, drafting, scheduling, and construction of scenery for all productions.

MINIMUM/CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum BFA Degree in Technical Theater or equivalent training and experience
• 5 years experience in a professional scene shop, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• Available to work irregular hours that include night and weekend duties.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in safe engineering of scenery and scenic construction techniques including carpentry, welding, and theatrical and arena rigging.
• Extensive experience creating technical drawings in AutoCAD (or equivalent drafting software) and knowledge of theatrical drafting standards.
• Ability to develop and implement plans for builds, load-ins, and strikes including scheduling and hiring personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including written and verbal communication, as well as demonstrated organizational skills.
• Mechanical knowledge and experience, as it applies to theatrical effects including winches, hydraulics, and pneumatics involving complex integration across multiple axes.
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing circumstances, work collaboratively with other employees and guest artists, and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with CNC Routers, Creative Conners and JR Clancy automation systems preferred.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work with Director of Production in creation of schedule and budgets for upcoming seasons.
• Collaborate with Department Heads and designers to fulfill the Director's vision for each production
• Serve as primary liaison between scenic designers of productions and the scene shop by communicating design objectives; facilitating questions and solutions; and striving to realize the designer's plans and concepts within the constraints of the production process.
• Oversee budgets for scenery, paints, and automation.
• Supervise and participate in the creation of construction and load-in plans and drawings
• Coordinate with Scene Shop Supervisor in planning construction, load-in, and strike of all scenery.
• Attend meetings, Technical Rehearsals and Previews as needed
• Oversee the maintenance of stages, scene shop, equipment, and inventory
• As time permits, assist in maintenance or general building projects requiring special skills.

The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, employment or operations.

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Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.