Senior Scenic & Props Design Manager

RWS Global; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary recognition

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Paid parental leave

Company Mac/Windows computers

Company Phone Program

Flexible working (office/remote)

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing

Childcare Support Policy

Vision Programme

Job summary

RWS Global is seeking a Manager, Scenic & Props Design to lead the creation and maintenance of props and scenery for live experiences. Working with the design and creative team, you will ensure elements support the story while meeting production requirements.

You will develop concepts, oversee fabrication, manage budgets and timelines, supervise in-house staff and freelancers, and travel as needed to installations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, props or scenic shop, operations management, theatrical design, or a combination is required.
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in design or technical theatre required.
• Experience may substitute for some education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop production concepts for scenery and props using Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, CAD software, and/or hand sketching.
• Create build/install plans and assist with RFP development for external fabrication vendors.
• Manage vendor bids, budgets, timelines, and communication throughout production.
• Conduct site visits and oversee scenic load-ins, load-outs, and technical rehearsals.
• Make onsite and remote executive decisions to maintain production quality and integrity.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors, performers, and clients while upholding company standards.
• Fabricate, alter, and maintain props for in-house productions, including prototyping in alignment with the creative team's vision.
• Develop and maintain detailed props bibles, including care instructions, tracking, and manifests.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics for props, scenic elements, graphics, road kits, and installation supplies.
• Track project budgets and reconcile department expenses.
• Lead and supervise internal teams, freelancers, artisans, and interns in a safe, productive shop environment.
• Maintain shop organization, supply inventory, and safe operation of all tools and equipment.
• Travel regularly required

Skills

Prop management

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

CAD drafting

Hand sketching

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in design or technical theatre

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWS Global is seeking a Manager, Scenic & Props Design to lead the creation and maintenance of props and scenery for live experiences. Working with the design and creative team, you will ensure elements support the story while meeting production requirements.

You will develop concepts, oversee fabrication, manage budgets and timelines, supervise in-house staff and freelancers, and travel as needed to installations.