Director of Scenic Art
Description:
The Director of Scenic Art provides leadership and support in all aspects of scenic making including planning, technical design, creation and maintenance, as well as storage of scenic elements and stage properties for the Department of Theater’s main stage production season and related events. Specific responsibilities will focus on all prop-making and the finishes of all scenery and properties. The Director of Scenic Art will also serve as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate scenic students, designers, and technicians.
Salary Range: 49,364 – 73,990
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of related work experience in scenic fabrication, theater technology, and mentoring within a shop or lab environment at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution.
- Skilled in fabricating unique designs using diverse materials, including wood, metal, plastics, fabrics, and both traditional and innovative materials.
- Proficiency in advanced scenic automation equipment, rigging installations, and precision finishing techniques.
- Ability to create, read, and interpret technical drawings, renderings, models, and research materials for accurate execution.
- Demonstrated artistic creativity and imagination.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects, building schedules, and meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge and application of project management tools and techniques.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team while modeling professional practices and maintaining a safe production environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to high-quality results.
- Valid driver’s license required.
How To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by the priority deadline of February 10, 2025 to ensure full consideration.
To review the full job description and apply through the UMASS application portal, go to: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/525990/director-of-scenic-art
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Apply by:
February 10, 2025
Salary:
$49,000 – $73,000 /
About this Organization:
We create and produce high-caliber, professional, artistic creations on stage, telling human stories that connect audiences and performers in our increasingly media-centric world. We model and practice professional theater-making at every level of our teaching and production process.