Technical Director
Dramatic Art and Dance Department
Summary of Job Details
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Technical Director oversees all the technical elements and activities (except costumes) related to the department's season of theater and dance productions. Acts as liaison between designers and shops to ensure all designs are translated and executed properly. Creates working drawings from designer drawings and elevations for use in shops. Facilitates technical set-up, operation, and coordination of personnel for technical rehearsals for all mainstage productions. Recruits, schedules, trains, and supervises student lab production run crews for mainstage productions. Oversees technical budgets and coordinates budgets with area supervisors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in technical related major or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of practical technical theater experience (including demonstrated leadership experience).
1-3 years of demonstrated experience with theater operations, including budgeting, scheduling, scenic construction, rigging, lighting and sound.
1-3 years of experience with producing efficient and precise CAD drawings.
Special Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application review begins 9/10/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #80764