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Savannah College of Art and Design
Creative Production Lead
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What they do
A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$52,492 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
As a creative production lead at Trustees Theater, a state-of-the-art historic landmark on Savannah's Broughton Street dating back to the golden age of Hollywood, you will support the design and execution of events. You will also manage year-round operations and maintain all theater equipment. With architectural flourishes and state-of-the-art presentation technology, the Trustees Theater continues its legacy of hosting illustrious events, eight decades later. In support of the theater, you'll: Assist the creative director of production in creating precise technical drawings and visually compelling design renderings Operate sound, lighting, projection, and other technical systems for events and major initiatives throughout the year Coordinate volunteers and paid technical production staff and hold meetings with various SCAD teams and external partners to assess requirements and develop detailed cost estimates for rentals and events Ensure all technical equipment is serviced and maintained for reliable and continuous operation As a creative production lead, you'll: Collaborate with the creative director of production to ensure timely and accurate settlement of production quotes and invoices. Assist the technical director and the director of production in managing all technical operations for the SCAD Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest Perform regular inventory checks and maintenance on all equipment to optimize Order necessary expendable stock for productions to ensure operational needs Create work orders for SCAD productions and events Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience Experience in production work for live theatrical events and in lighting, sound, and projection system operations Proficient in Vectorworks, SketchUp, and AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Keynote Ability to work evenings and weekends Ability to lift and move at least 75 pounds Ability to travel both domestically and internationally Travel required: 20-40% Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.