Project / Senior Theatre Consultant

SCHULER SHOOK•Dallas, TX

6d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Schuler Shook, an internationally recognized theatre planning, lighting design, and audio video design firm, is seeking an experienced theatre consultant with strong client management, facility planning, and systems design skills for their Dallas office. This role is ideal for an established mid-career theatre consultant or theatre design professional looking to collaborate with a competent and enthusiastic team on diverse projects. The position involves working on projects of all scopes and budgets, sharing information with other Schuler Shook offices globally.

Requirements

Substantial professional experience in technical theatre, live entertainment production, and/or theatre production design.
5+ years prior experience in theatre consultancy or a similar position desired.
Experience with the architectural or construction field is required at the Senior level, and highly desirable for the Project Consultant role.
Previous client engagement experience.
Ability to represent Schuler Shook positively in client and industry settings.
Excellent visual and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly to different audiences.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Comfortable working independently, leading teams, and mentoring staff.
Knowledge of system design for theatrical lighting and rigging systems.
General understanding of the application of Codes and Standards to our work.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficient in Bluebeam Revu.
Strong organizational skills.
Personal initiative.
Service mindset.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Project Manager and lead design contributor on theatre planning projects.
Lead and supervise the documentation of projects, from conceptual room diagrams to theatrical lighting infrastructure, rigging, and stage machinery systems design.
Oversee project work from planning phases through construction and opening.
Oversee team coordination.
Maintain strong client relationships.
Assist in preparing documentation and presentation materials.
Guide successful project completion.
Manage and lead design efforts for larger and more complex projects with increased autonomy and responsibility (at the Senior level).
Develop new projects regularly (at the Senior level).
Prepare proposals under Partner or Principal supervision (at the Senior level).
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff (at the Senior level).