ABOUT US

Seattle Rep is committed to producing the highest quality programming, and we believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building a community whose members come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.

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

Seattle Rep is seeking a skilled draftsperson to join the Production Department. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise technical drawings and plans for our stage productions, ensuring that all designs meet the artistic vision and technical requirements of the design team. You will collaborate closely with designers, directors, and production staff to translate creative concepts into detailed schematics that guide the construction and installation process of our productions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in theatrical design, excellent CAD skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Typical Duties Include:

Creating Technical Drawings:

• Translate scenic theatrical designs into technical drawings and plans for stage productions
• Produce accurate floorplans, elevations, and construction details for production elements
• Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, physics, and technical standards

Collaborating with Design Teams and Artisans:

• Work closely with designers, directors, and production staff to ensure designs meet artistic and technical requirements
• Partner with Scenic Director to engineer technical designs of scenic elements
• Make necessary revisions to drawings based on feedback from the production team
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of all drawings and revisions
• Regularly use these drawings to collaborate with Head Shop Carpenter and scenic shop staff to produce scenery
• Verbally explain drawings in order to alleviate confusion and answer questions
• Attend production meetings when requested to ensure elements are meeting the needs of the shows
• Work with Procurement Specialist to order material for scenic builds

Other Production-related tasks:

• Finalize and archive scenic drafting and other scenic files once they are no longer active
• Attend Production Department meetings when requested
• Consult on shop and theater maintenance and upgrades
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• Demonstrated skill with CAD drafting in 2D and 3D modeling. AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with incorporating automation into scenic elements.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in group settings or solo

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of creating files for CNC routers and 3D printers.
• Comfort with creative solutions for scenic engineering obstacles.
• Interest in improving any team they are a part of.
• Dedication to collaboration and deadlines.

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 marginalized or 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 the 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 3 drafting plates that have been utilized for scenery production in PDF format.
3. 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.

Applications will be reviewed once the position has closed.

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