Resident Designer

About the role

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.

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.
• Afford assistance to other departments as necessary: lighting, paint, scenic, props, costumes.
• Remain updated on existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate as a member of the creative and production teams.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work 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

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• 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 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.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

EEO Statement

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.