Director of Scenic Art

The Director of Scenic Art provides leadership and support in all aspects of scenic making including planning, technical design, creation and maintenance, as well as storage of scenic elements and stage properties for the Department of Theater’s main stage production season and related events. Specific responsibilities will focus on all prop-making and the finishes of all scenery and properties. The Director of Scenic Art will also serve as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate scenic students, designers, and technicians.

Salary Range: 49,364 – 73,990

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by the priority deadline of February 10, 2025 to ensure full consideration.

To review the full job description and apply through the UMASS application portal, go to: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/525990/director-of-scenic-art

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