Technology | Technical Director - FT

Technical Director

$24/hour

The Technical Director (TD) leads the implementing of technical elements for all summer programs. The TD leads the six technicians who will install the sound, lights, projections, and scenic elements. The TD and technicians will then operate the show during its run. Previous experience in carpentry, projections, lighting or sound will serve you well in this position.

Duties include

• Working with the Director to install all elements of the production, including set, lights, projection and sound

• Operate shows in a Victoria venue - The Scene

•Manage the venue at the site and direct the audience where to stand and sit for

comfort and safety during the performances

• Engage with prospective patrons

• Acting as Other Guise staff, promoting Other Guise for future shows and activities

• Collect any donations

• Track audience numbers and other data for Other Guise to use in future marketing

• Lead daily set up of the show, assist the front of house

The position requires the TD to be physically active during their day (setting up/striking the event daily). Lifting objects up to 40lbs may be required. Client service: The TD is one of the primary points of contact with clients, including other workers, audience members, event organizers. They are the faces of the company and the program. Teamwork: The Technical Director will work as a team to install, set up and operate the show. They will work together to set up each show, and assist Technicians to ensure each performance is the best it can be. 

Communication: The TD will communicate with technicians, the stage manager and the

Producer and Director extensively during the rehearsal period. They will communicate with each other and Other Guise staff on a daily basis. The TD will occasionally communicate with patrons before, during, and after performances. They will also communicate with passersby wondering what is going on.

Verbal and physical communication is a vital part of how the TD interacts with others. Digital Skills: Other Guise uses the online GSuite platform to collaboratively work on documents whether working from home or the office. The TD will utilize a variety of spreadsheets and other documents to understand schedules and tasks. Email is a primary method of communication and many meetings are currently held digitally through Google Meets or Zoom. Leadership: The TD will take charge of technical aspects of the production, ensuring the day runs according to schedule and daily set-up/strike occurs smoothly.