Technical Director

To support this next chapter, Marquee Arts seeks a visionary, technically skilled, and people-centered Technical Director to modernize production systems, elevate the technical standard of all events, and lead our team into the theater’s next century. The Technical Director oversees all technical operations for the Michigan Theater, the State Theater, and the Screening Room. Ensure superb film projection and sound quality in the Michigan Theater, State Theater, and Screening Room.Support hybrid events integrating live components with film. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Extensive experience in both historic theaters and modern live-event technical environments.Expertise in AV systems, lighting, sound, staging, rigging, and film projection (35mm and digital).Demonstrated success modernizing technical infrastructure and managing capital projects.Strong leadership experience with IATSE or similar union crews, including knowledge of work rules and collaborative scheduling practices.Background in production management and supporting in-house programming as well as touring shows.Excellent interpersonal and hospitality skills, comfortable interfacing with artists, agents, creative teams, and donors.Clear communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including board members and funders.Strong project management, budgeting, documentation, and operational planning skills.Commitment to safety, training, and workforce development.Creative, adaptable, and excited by organizational transformation and the opportunity to build new systems from the ground up.

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