School Theatrical Designers

Responsibilities

• Analyze script and conduct research to understand story, themes, characters, settings, style, etc.
• Collaborate with the director and team to develop a cohesive look and feel for the show.
• Develop specific design ideas that meet the needs of the story, support the Director’s vision, and are achievable with the available resources (time, personnel, infrastructure, budget).
• Identify steps for executing designs, providing relevant documentation, instructions and guidance to relevant adult and student staff.
• Participate in execution and realization of designs (involves varying levels of involvement by role).

Requirements

• Success serving in similar roles in previous productions.
• Experience working in a youth or educational theatre context, as well as non-traditional spaces, is highly desirable.
• Local (South Florida) residence; we are unable to underwrite travel or lodging.
• Availability for design meetings, work calls, tech/dress rehearsals (varies by role).
• Absolute reliability/dependability.
• Collegial, open-minded and flexible team player.

Pay

• Flat fee ranging from $3000 to $5000 per role; independent contractor status.

Schedule

• Availability for design meetings, work calls, tech/dress rehearsals (varies by role).

Benefits

• Independent contractor status.

Contact Information

To apply: Interested candidates should provide a resumé, access to portfolio from past/similar gigs, and contact info for two professional references who can speak directly to the candidate’s qualifications for the position.