Job (Bragg Creek): Set Designer – Spring Production

Theatre Alberta; Bragg Creek; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society in Bragg Creek, AB, seeks a Set Designer/Lead Builder for The Wizard of Oz, May 2020. Honorarium $300. Collaborate with the Director on the set concept, palette, and drawings, then lead builders and painters to realise the design.

The role requires creating maquettes and construction drawings, coordinating with the Props team, and ensuring safety and budget adherence throughout the production window.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre set design or construction.
• Ability to create maquettes, diagrams, or drawings.
• Understanding of architectural styles and history.
• Ability to read and interpret set construction plans.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Proven building skills for set construction.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate volunteers.
• Able to work with a range of ages and skill levels.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director on establishing a set design.
• Coordinate with design team on colour palette.
• Create maquettes or drawings to communicate the look.
• Present design concept at rehearsals with the Director.
• Prepare drawings for set builders.
• Recruit and coordinate builders and painters with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Supervise and assist builders and painters.
• Create drawings for Props/Furnishings Coordinator as needed.
• Coordinate props and furnishings with the coordinator.
• Attend production and rehearsal meetings as required.
• Assist with load-in, setup, and strikes.
• Work within a defined budget.

Skills

Strong visual sense

Maquette/diagrams

Architectural styles knowledge

Interpret construction plans

Health and safety knowledge

Strong building skills

Interpersonal & communication

Leadership & motivation

Work with diverse teams

Project enthusiasm

Job description

Job (Bragg Creek): Set Designer – Spring Production

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society is looking for a Set Designer/Lead Builder for our production of The Wizard of Oz which runs from May 22 to 24, 2020.

Honorarium: $300

Show Dates: May 22 to 24, 2020

Duties:

• Collaborate with the Director on establishing a set design
• Collaborate with the Director, Costume Designer, and Lighting Designer on establishing a colour palette
• Create a maquette (scale model), diagram, or drawings to communicate the final “look” of the set, as required
• Present design concept at rehearsal in collaboration with the Director
• Create a set of accurate drawings for the set builders
• Recruit and coordinate set builders and painters with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
• Supervise, manage, direct, and assist the builders and painting crew
• Create a set of drawings for the Props/Furnishings Coordinator, as required
• Coordinate props and furnishings with Props/Furnishings Coordinator
• Attend production meetings, as required
• Attend rehearsals, as required
• Supervise and assist with load-in and set-up
• Attend technical rehearsals and dress rehearsal, as required
• Supervise and assist with striking the set following the run
• Work within a budget

Skills:

• Strong visual sense
• Ability to prepare maquettes, diagrams, or drawings of set design
• Knowledge of architectural styles and history
• Ability to interpret construction plans
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies, and practices
• Strong building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and organizational skills Strong
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Willingness to work with a number of people with a range of ages, experiences, and abilities
• Enthusiasm for the project

Availability:

January to May 2020
Tech Week: May 17 to 21, 2020

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at his/her cost.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only successful applicants will be contacted.