Seeking Experienced Set Designer

Theatre Puget Sound; Woodinville, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Woodinville Repertory Theatre is seeking an experienced Set Designer to collaborate with the director to realize the production’s vision within budget. You will build walls, platforms, and props using wood, metal, and plastics, operate power tools, and coordinate with scenic artists to complete sets on schedule.

You will attend rehearsals and productions, communicate with the Producer and Director about budget, and ensure safety and organization on site throughout build and load-in.

Qualifikationen

• Must have professional design experience.
• Strong visual sense for theatre and conveying vision through set design.
• Ability to read and interpret design blueprints, scale models, and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of stagecraft, rigging, basic welding, and painting techniques, architectural styles and history.
• Understanding of building materials and hardware.

Aufgaben

• The Set Designer collaborates with the director to design a set that supports the show vision and works within the budget.
• Collaborates with director on establishing a set design.
• Collaborates with director, costume and lighting designers on a color palette and creates accurate designs.
• Builds walls, platforms, and props using wood, metal, plastics, and hardware; operates power tools and welding equipment.
• Assembles and positions large set pieces on studio stages or theater spaces and finishes tasks on time and budget.
• Follows workplace safety rules and keeps tools and areas clean and organized.
• Attends rehearsals, load-in, dress rehearsals, and meetings; communicates budget issues with Producer and Director.
• Coordinates scenic artists and set painters; regulates relationships with volunteers and vendors.
• Tear down and dismantle set safely; maintain required space and tools.

Kenntnisse

Strong visual sense

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Tools

Welding equipment

Rigging

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Set Designer collaborates with the director to design a set to support the Director’s vision for the show. The Set Designer will work within the budget set for the show and will work closely with the Producer and Technical Director.

Collaborates with director on establishing a set design

Collaborates with director, costume and lighting designers on a color palette

Creates a set of accurate designs

Build walls, platforms, and props using wood, metal, plastics, and hardware.

Operate power tools, saws, drills, and welding equipment.

Paint, texture, and finish surfaces to look like real locations.

Assemble and position large set pieces on studio stages or theater performance spaces.

Finish all building tasks on time and within the given budget

Follow strict workplace safety rules to prevent accidents.

Keep tools, workshop areas, and materials clean and organized.

Attends first rehearsal and presents design concepts to the cast.

Attends load-in and set-up, dress rehearsals, etc.

Coordinates scenic artists and set painters

Works within a budget

Tear down and dismantle set safely.

Desired Qualifications

No Benefits offered

Must have professional design experience

The Set Designer will have a strong visual sense for theatre and conveying vision through set design

Ability to read and interpret design blueprints, scale models, and architectural drawings.

Knowledge of stagecraft, rigging, basic welding, and painting techniques, architectural styles and history.

Understanding of building materials (lumber, foam, plastics, metals) and hardware.

Ability to use appropriate tools for position.

Time management to finish builds under tight production deadlines.

Knowledge of workplace safety standards, including Washington Labor & Industry guidelines.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, production teams, vendors, and others.

Able to attend required meetings by phone or in person

Must have appropriate space and tools available to use for work.

Must have strong organizational skills

Able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with diverse personalities in the theatre regarding set design and artistic vision.

Able to communicate with the Producer and Director regarding budget issues.

Able to attend required meetings by phone or in person

- Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and transport set and props equipment.

Able to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout rehearsal and performance periods.

Ability to work in backstage, rehearsal, and performance environments.

Regular interaction with diverse participants, including students, educators, artists, and community members.

Other Details

Looking for an Experienced Set Designer for 2027 performances.

About Woodinville Repertory Theatre
Woodinville Rep is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the Woodinville community for more than 25 years.

Mission Statement
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by creating high quality theatre featuring diverse voices and stories that inspire our audience.

Who We Are
The Woodinville Repertory Theatre was founded in 1998 by the late Peg Phillips, best known as Ruth-Ann Miller on the television series Northern Exposure. Peg's dream was to bring quality live theatre that would appeal to audiences from across the Puget Sound region.

Anti-Racism Statement
At Woodinville Repertory Theatre, we believe that racism and all forms of discrimination have no place in our society. We recognize that systemic racism has permeated every aspect of our culture and has caused deep harm to communities of color. We are committed to actively challenging and dismantling racism in all its forms, both within our organization and in the broader community.