Lead Scenic Designer & Production Artist

THE KYNGE'S COLLEGE OF OUR LADYE OF ETON BESYDE WINDESORE; Windsor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised lunches

Free access to college sport and LEIS

Discounts at local retailers

Job summary

Eton College is seeking a Designer and Scenic Artist to lead set design and painting for multiple productions across the school’s venues. You will work closely with directors, the Head of Wardrobe and the Director of Drama to realise creative visions.

You will supervise students, source materials, and ensure construction, health and safety standards are met while delivering high-quality scenery and props for the season.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and painting sets and props is essential.
• Strong sketching, rendering and painting skills with various finishes.
• Ability to source scenic materials, props and furniture."
• Knowledge of design-related software and basic IT skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, painting, making and dressing sets for productions across spaces.
• Provide production design advice to directors and collaborate with costume design.
• Supervise student designers and co-ordinate stage management with the theatre team.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and meet production deadlines.

Skills

Set design and painting

Prop sourcing

Fine arts skills

Design software

IT skills

Health & safety knowledge

Supervising

Stage management

Job description

Eton College is seeking a Designer and Scenic Artist to lead set design and painting for multiple productions across the school’s venues. You will work closely with directors, the Head of Wardrobe and the Director of Drama to realise creative visions.

You will supervise students, source materials, and ensure construction, health and safety standards are met while delivering high-quality scenery and props for the season.