As a creative production lead at Trustees Theater, a state-of-the-art historic landmark on Savannah’s Broughton Street dating back to the golden age of Hollywood, you will support the design and execution of events. You will also manage year-round operations and maintain all theater equipment. With architectural flourishes and state-of-the-art presentation technology, the Trustees Theater continues its legacy of hosting illustrious events, eight decades later.
In support of the theater, you’ll:
• Assist the creative director of production in creating precise technical drawings and visually compelling design renderings
• Operate sound, lighting, projection, and other technical systems for events and major initiatives throughout the year
• Coordinate volunteers and paid technical production staff and hold meetings with various SCAD teams and external partners to assess requirements and develop detailed cost estimates for rentals and events
• Ensure all technical equipment is serviced and maintained for reliable and continuous operation
As a creative production lead, you’ll:
• Collaborate with the creative director of production to ensure timely and accurate settlement of production quotes and invoices.
• Assist the technical director and the director of production in managing all technical operations for the SCAD Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest
• Perform regular inventory checks and maintenance on all equipment to optimize
• Order necessary expendable stock for productions to ensure operational needs
• Create work orders for SCAD productions and events
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience
• Experience in production work for live theatrical events and in lighting, sound, and projection system operations
• Proficient in Vectorworks, SketchUp, and AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Keynote
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and move at least 75 pounds
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Travel required:
• 20–40%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
