SCAD is hiring at SIGGRAPH

Technical Director

As a technical director, you will work under the guidance of the production manager and the chair of production design to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective execution of scenic designs created for projects within the SCAD School of Film and Acting (SFLM). Productions include live theater and events, as well as film and television recordings. You will oversee the scene, costume, prop, paint, and lighting shops, and lead staff, including an assistant technical director, scenic charge, costume shop manager, painters, carpenters, and scene technicians. Your responsibilities will encompass staff management for set builds, load-ins, notes calls, and strikes to ensure the highest quality completion, while also promoting interdepartmental collaboration to realize production visions. You will facilitate effective communication with designers, develop technical solutions for the safety, function, and structure of scenic elements, and provide on-set construction support for various teams. Additionally, you will prepare detailed scenic materials and labor estimates for each production and produce construction drawings based on the design plans.

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Architectural Designer

In this role, you will work in a challenging and fast-paced work environment characterized by tight schedules and complex projects of many types, including education, office, student housing, dining, hospitality, exhibition and event design, and many other project types supporting the diverse activities of SCAD, a world leader in art and design education.

As an architectural designer, you will participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, production, and construction administration. You will collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. You will produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings, and use CAD tools effectively to draft design drawings including 3D models.

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Chair, Production Design

As chair of production design, you will lead a dynamic faculty of accomplished professionals whose credits span film, television, Broadway, opera, commercial production, and live entertainment. United by a passion for visual storytelling, these artists bring exceptional expertise in set design, art direction, lighting, and costume design—empowering the next generation of creators to bring their unique visions to life.  Your team will fulfill the university's mission and develop a strategic plan that aligns with its overall strategy to enhance the quality of the production design department. You will promote a shared vision among faculty, foster a respectful and collaborative environment, and build a cohesive team through regular communication. Responsibilities include academic schedule oversight, teaching resources coordination, and the completion of annual faculty performance evaluations. In this role, you will implement teaching expectations from the Faculty Handbook, exercise sound judgment, and consult relevant parties to provide steadfast support to the department in all accreditation matters. You will drive academic excellence, emphasize quality instruction and student achievement, and collaborate with the admission team to recruit talented students. 

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Part Time Professor, Acting

SCAD seeks a qualified professor with expertise in acting and vocal performance to join its faculty. This person should be passionate about preparing the next generation of performers for success across stage, screen, and emerging media.

As a SCAD professor, you will be required to meet expectations of planning and preparing for teaching, as well as maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment. You will be responsible for syllabus design, submission, and approval; holding office hours and midterm grade reviews; providing extra-help sessions, extended-learning opportunities, and field trips; and conducting course and program-level assessments. A professor provides feedback to students to aid in their academic growth. SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning.  

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