Technical Director - Design
CATEGORY: Design
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Interlochen, MI
US
CONTACT NAME
Janice Sickle-Witte
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Interlochen Center for the Arts is looking for a Technical Director – Design to provide leadership for both the scenic design and production processes while also contributing to the construction of scenery. This role oversees the planning, scheduling, and execution of all scenic designs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high standard of artistic and technical quality.
Serving as the primary liaison between the arts divisions and the scene shop, this position ensures deadlines are met and communication flows effectively. Working in close partnership with the Technical Director – Operations, this role helps align production schedules and deadlines while collaborating directly on the construction and implementation of scenery to support a seamless and efficient production process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work in collaboration with the Technical Director - Administrative to ensure the design and build process is efficiently run and executed at a high level.
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Designs at least 4 productions a year
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Works with division directors on production schedules and deadlines and runs all production meetings.
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Works with the full-time scenic designer to ensure the design process happens effectively
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Responsible for building alongside the technical director - operations and carpenter.
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Comfortable in a steel workshop.
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Helps oversee the maintenance of all shop tools and equipment.
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Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
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Potential to run crew when needed.
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Complies with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances.
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Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community.
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Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related program required. MFA in theatre design and technology or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience: Seeking professional level experience. Experience working in a Performing Arts Center, Professional Theatre or academic arts environment is required.
Equipment Familiarity: Experience with all scene shop related equipment: power tools, hand tools, mig/tig welder, Autocad/Vectorworks, Adobe Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop/ Illustrator/After Effects, 3D-Printing, CNC router, Vacuforming
For a complete job description and to apply go to interlochen.org/careers or the direct link listed.
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Portfolio or link to sample work
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off
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Life insurance
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Voluntary life insurance
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Short and long-term disability
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Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
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403(b) plan, managed by TIAA
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Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
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Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
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Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
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Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
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Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
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Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
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Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online
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Parental leave (12 weeks paid for Pregnancy/Maternity/Childbirth leave, 6 weeks paid for Parental leave).
DURATION
Jun 1, 2026 -
SALARY
$65,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
- NON-UNION