Seattle Rep is hiring for a Technical Design Associate!

Department/Team: Production

Position Reports To: Technical Production Manager

Work Location: Seattle Rep and Hybrid

FLSA Classification: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; ORCA card; FSA; Parking discounts; Employee Assistance Program

Pay Range: $35.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025

You can apply from your phone by texting "TPA" to (206) 966-4931

ABOUT US

Seattle Rep is committed to producing extraordinary programming. We believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building and supporting a robust and diverse community.

We continuously work toward inclusion of those who have been excluded historically, particularly BIPOC communities, women, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities, ensuring they are represented in all parts of the organization, including at the decision-making table, inclusive of their intersectional identities like age, religion, background, political ideology, and veteran or military status. This work is reflected in our:

Mission

Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

Vision

Theater at the heart of public life

Values

Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Technical Design Associate works with the Scenic Designer, Scenic Director, and Props Director to fully realize the set pieces, props, and scenic elements that comprise the set design. They bridge the gap between design and implementation to collaborate across departments and support the Scenic and Properties Directors in the build and tech processes.

Typical Duties Include:

Inform Design Output

• Meet with Scenic Designer to understand their vision for the show to best represent them in the design process
• Create drafting’s of furniture not supplied by Scenic Designer
• With collaboration of Scenic Designer, Scenic Director, and Properties Director, source hardware, moldings, and other decorative architectural elements.
• Guide order of operations for build/load-in using the comprehensive knowledge acquired of the full design process across departments
• As needed and requested, scenic design non-seasonal projects and events.

Expedite Design Department Show Efforts

• Track design and technical adjustments, changes, needs and requests during build and rehearsal period across affected departments (scenic, lighting, properties, stage management, sound, video, stage operations, etc).
• Track the implementation of practical items across departments (scenic, lighting, properties, stage management, sound, video, stage operations, etc) ensuring proper collaboration amongst departments.

Technical Rehearsal Support

• In conjunction with Production Management, coordinate Assistant Designer support and coverage for Seattle Rep’s season.
• Attend production meetings.
• Swing out Scenic Director and Properties Director during technical rehearsals, then provide notes to them and their teams as appropriate.

Administrative Duties

• Finalize and archive scenic drafting and other scenic files once they are no longer active.

Attends weekly roundtable meeting and participates in production department scheduling and production pre-planning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional Scenic Designer or Associate Technical Director.
• No Formal Education required but training under an established scenic designer or equivalent work experience is a must.
• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to mediate and advocate as needed.
• Expert knowledge of scenic and properties concepts and practices
• Knowledge of common theatrical design software (CAD, Photoshop, InDesign)
• A demonstrated ability to work independently as a member of a team
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• The ability (stamina) to work long and flexible hours

Desired Qualifications:

• A mastery of common theatrical design software (CAD, Photoshop, InDesign)
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with Seattle Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.

TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Submit a resume detailing related experience and education.
2. Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep.
3. Submit a design portfolio that includes technical draftings

Applications will be reviewed once the application window has closed.

Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.