We have an opening for an organized, detail-oriented technical theatre expert with CAD or Revit drafting experience. Do you have strong technical and graphic skills? Then we want to hear from you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Theatre Specialists assist our theatre planning team, preparing equipment layouts and details, creating contract drawings, doing research, helping select stage equipment, performing calculations, preparing design presentations, and occasionally attending client meetings and assisting clients with questions.
You will be part of our collaborative team of theatre planners. You will support the planning and design teams in the design and documentation of our projects. You will document everything we work on, from theatrical lighting infrastructure to rigging systems to theatre seating layouts and back of house design. Your technical theatre background will inform your work and allow you to participate more completely in our design studios and discussions. You will have the opportunity for some travel for meetings and site visits.
Job location is Chicago or Dallas.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Your abilities are more important to us than the number of years of experience you have, but around 3 years of experience in technical theatre, live entertainment production, and/or theatre production design is desired.
You must be a proficient visual and verbal communicator and be able to manage multiple tasks to meet client deadlines. You should be comfortable completing tasks on your own and working with people in small teams. You must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit, with one year of experience creating technical drawings preferred. Experience in Revit 2021 and higher is a plus. You must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu. Familiarity with Photoshop or Enscape is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
We are a client-driven group, so you will be pitching in beyond the drafting aspects of the job. Strong communication and organizational skills, personal initiative, and an understanding of technical theatre and live performance are required.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
This is a position with healthcare benefits, paid vacation, 401k, profit sharing, bonuses, commuter plan with employer contribution, hybrid office/home work environment, cultural enrichment allowance, and the chance to work in a collaborative, team environment filled with folks who support each other as we create designs that contribute to better environments for all.
Salary will be commensurate with your ability and experience, starting at $56,000/year.
Schuler Shook is proud to provide equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. Our goal is to be a diverse team that is representative of the cities where we work. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in being considered, please send your letter of interest, resume, and samples of your work to...
Mollie Brackeen
Indicate “Theatre Specialist” in the subject line.
All applications must be made in writing via email and include PDF examples of your work created using drafting programs.
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