Scenic Lead (Technical Director) in Hilliard, Ohio at Mills James Inc

Summary

The Scenic Lead manages MJx live events scenic operation through technical design, estimating, and team leadership. The Scenic Lead provides oversight and direction to the scenic team to facilitate all scenic projects, ensuring client expectations are met while maintaining budgets and timelines.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and ten years’ related
experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience
Ten years of successful carpentry and construction planning and execution
experience in a fast-paced and diverse production environment, including:
Woodworking, Metalworking, Painting, Finish carpentry
Ability to use CAD programs to create construction drawings and associated
diagrams (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
Working knowledge of designing and programming both 3-axis and 5-axis CNC
machines
Experience operating 3D printers and designing custom STL files
Exceptional attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and self-motivation
Maintains a professional appearance and attitude
Valid driver’s license; ability to drive cargo vans and small box trucks
Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and other duties that may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the scenic team through in-person direction, verbal and written
communication, detailed plans and drawings, leading by example
Facilitate the construction and on-time delivery of scenic elements for internal
projects, live events, studio broadcasts
Contribute to construction processes by providing detailed technical drawings,
coordinating with Scenic team, Freelance labor, Producers, Production managers,
and Stakeholders
Manage acquisition of construction and stock materials to meet build timelines
Handle multiple projects efficiently with high accuracy and attention to detail,
within timelines and budgets
Travel to sites when needed to lead installation and strike of scenic items
Work independently or collaboratively on construction projects, including scenic
sets, facility remodeling, custom consoles and furniture, road cases, general
building and maintenance projects
Follow and contribute to all safety procedures to protect team members, crews,
clients, and audiences
Perform pickup and delivery of scenic elements, materials, and tools

Mills James offers a comprehensive benefits package for this full-time opportunity,
including AnthemERC health, Guardian dental and vision care, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with discretionary matching