Thu, 03 Apr 2025 published - Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Job Summary
To paint/decorate scenery and to work on props and furniture and produce other scenic items for Royal & Derngate productions. To ensure that scenic aspects of productions are undertaken safely, on time and to the designer’s brief. To ensure that the paint shop area is in a safe and professional state.
Job Description
Royal & Derngate is seeking a Scenic Artist to join our award-winning production team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our renowned Made in Northampton productions, contributing to a dynamic season that includes the national tour of Breaking the Code, the beloved family favourite Mog's Christmas, and the brand-new play Top G's Like Me, set in Northampton's Radlands skate park. You'll also get to play a key role in our creative engagement projects.
Our work reaches audiences in Northampton, across the UK, and even London's West End, earning UK Theatre and Olivier Awards along the way. But at our core, we're simply passionate about making great theatre.
Join our team and help create unforgettable productions that entertain and inspire!
Job Requirements
* Proven competence in a producing theatre or a permanent basis in a set workshop.
* Proven competence in a range of production styles and techniques.
* Proven competence in the safe use of relevant equipment.
Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
* Knowledge of Health & Safety.
* Understanding of, and commitment to, live performance.
* To be able to paint scenery.
* Able to plan work effectively.
* Able to work creatively.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Texturing.
* Proven competence in a producing theatre as part of a scenic art department.
Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications:
* To have trained at a recognised drama college in theatre design, or scenic decoration.
* Training in relevant Health & Safety elements such as COSHH and Working at Height.
* Full Driving Licence.
* Cut Cloths.
Job Responsibilities
Key Task Areas:
* To manage the resources allocated to the Scenic Art department efficiently.
* To paint, decorate, and texture scenery, floors, cloths, props, furniture, and other stage effects.
* To manage the scenic art of all scenery and related items to the satisfaction of the Production Manager and Designer for Royal & Derngate (R&D) productions and co-productions.
* Creating a positive and welcoming dialogue to visiting designers and creatives - providing creative solutions to design problems.
* To use a broad range of scenic techniques and materials.
* To maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and new equipment and practices.
* To attend Production meetings and to consult with and advise the Head of Production, Production Manager, and Designer on the best way to realise the design.
* To advise the Head of Production of estimated material costs as required and to ensure that the scenic art elements of production budgets are adhered to.
For the full job description, please see our website.
Job Overview
* Job Title: Scenic Artist - Maternity Cover
Please follow the link on our website and submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills for the role along with your CV.
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