Assistant Technical Director – Theater

Job overview

The Assistant Technical Director – Theater role is onsite in Austin, TX. The posted salary range is $49,000–$57,000 per year. Zach Theater describes itself as Austin’s leading professional producing theater, creating theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect the community. The assistant technical director produces technical drawings and supports budgeting, preparation, assembly, and load-in and load-out for productions and special events. The role helps translate scenic designs into buildable plans and coordinates technical information, schedules, safety, and quality across production teams.

What you'll do

• Produce 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings for scenic builds and technical documentation
• assist with materials and labor budgets and production schedules
• acquire materials and special-order products
• maintain safe work practices
• communicate design needs to shop staff
• support backlog planning and quality control
• assist with daily operations, load-ins, and load-outs
• maintain inventory and safety documentation
• support scheduling and technical logistics for special events and rentals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant technical director

theater

scenic design

autocad

technical drawings

production operations

austin tx

zach theater

$49k–$57k per year

full-time benefits

nights and weekends

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable health coverage for full-time employees and dependents, employer-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, free parking, and show tickets and classes.

Why this role

The posting requires availability for nights and weekends as communicated through schedule planning.

About the employer

Zach Theater is hiring for this role. Industry: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters. Sector: 71.