Design Director of Theatre Productions

Knoxville Children’s Theatre (KCT) is seeking an energetic and organized full-time DESIGN DIRECTOR (DD) to manage all areas of design in the production of an annual 10-show season, and help develop a quickly growing technical theatre educational program . Knoxville Children’s Theatre, an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a local theatre company producing professional quality plays for children, by children. At KCT, children under the age of 18 are the actors, designers, and stage managers. KCT also offers a directing intern program for students to train under the guidance of the Artistic Director which culminates in directing a production. This Design Director position will be responsible for managing, coordinating and supervising all design aspects for all productions and working with students and adult contracted design mentors to fully design and build all productions for a ten show season annually. The position will report directly to the Artistic Director and work closely with multiple guest and student directors. The DD will collaborate with and manage adult contract mentors and train students to produce quality sets, costumes, properties, and lighting. Scenic design experience, carpentry skills, working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and experience with keeping projects within budget is required. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in theatre design/production/technology is required. EXPERIENCE : At least two years of practical, professional work experience in theatre production is required. Thorough understanding of all aspects of theatre including design, construction, lighting, costuming, properties, sound, and rigging. Crew management experience is a plus. SKILLS: A solid understanding of both design and production elements with the ability to help young students complete and implement their designs is required. The ability to maintain a ten-production season with a minimum of 140 performances annually, work effectively with children, and manage budgets is required.