Resident Designer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time designer primarily for scenic and lighting assignments. The role involves interpreting scripts, developing design concepts, and producing detailed design materials in collaboration with directors and production staff. Candidates should have a BA/BFA in theater design and 6 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in software like Autocad, Vectorworks, and Photoshop is essential.

This position requires effective teamwork and adherence to Liberty University's policies while enhancing the creative atmosphere and fulfilling design assignments efficiently.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in theatrical design required.
• Strong skills in drafting, rendering, and creating design materials.
• Self-motivated with creativity and proficiency in design software.

Responsibilities

• Produce design renderings, ground plans, and elevations.
• Collaborate with production teams on designs.
• Produce design materials that communicate effectively.

Skills

Scenic Design

Lighting Design

Costume Design

Projections

Vectorworks

Autocad

Photoshop

Education

BA/BFA in theater design

MFA in theater design

Tools

Sketchup

Procreate

Job description

This position will primarily be given design assignments in the areas of scenery and lighting. They will read and interpret scripts, develop design concepts, produce preliminary and final design materials. Ensure design materials communicate collaboration with directors, designers, and production staff. Experience with Autocad, Vectorworks, and/or Sketchup is necessary. Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as designer for assigned area on productions: Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Responsible for producing design renderings, ground plans, plots, templates, drafting, elevations, etc.
• Assist other departments as necessary: lighting, paint, scenic, props, costumes.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate as a member of the creative and production teams.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

BA/BFA in theater design with 6 years of experience required. MFA in theater design preferred.

• Professional experience in at least two of the four following areas: Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Self-motivated and able to complete designs on time and in full, with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills in drafting, rendering, and creating other forms of design materials.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, Autocad, Photoshop, Procreate, and/or other design software programs.
• Strong analytical, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong portfolio, with creativity and skill in design materials demonstrated.
• Able to handle multiple design assignments throughout the year with a fast turn-around.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to local and campus sites.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Noise level of productions can be loud. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Job Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.