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Call for Assistant Designers – Set/Props, Costume, Lighting

In an effort to heighten awareness of the opportunities available and to broaden the reach of our recruitment efforts, we are posting multiple contract positions for Assistant Set Designers, Assistant Costume Designers, and Assistant Lighting Designers for our 2021 season. These positions report to the Associate Director of Production and are part of the Production team. The Assistant Designers will have a close relationship with the Technical Directors and Heads of Departments.

Since the season is yet to be publicly announced, we are listing approximate date ranges to reflect the contract length for each production. This schedule is subject to change as public health information and restrictions evolve. There will be events where Assistant Designers may be required to attend prior to their official contract start date (TBD virtual and/or on location). More details will be provided to candidates who are selected for interviews.

Please notate which design discipline and contract options you are available for in your cover letter.

Contract Option #1 – Set/Props, Costume, Lighting (3 contracts)
• 2 plays (approximately 90-105 minutes)
• The Assistant Lighting Designer will also participate in a series of 90-minute concerts
• Contract length: on or about Monday, May 10 to Sunday, August 15 (subject to change)

Contract Option #2 – Set/Props, Costume, Lighting (3 contracts)
• 4 plays (approximately 90-105 minutes)
• Contract length: on or about Monday, May 10 to Saturday, August 28 (subject to change)

Responsibilities:
• Assistant Set/Props Designer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Assist the Set Designer on specific productions by following through the visual aspects of the productions and interpreting drawings for props and sets
o Research and acquisition of photographic reference and distribute this information to the various departments and craftspeople
o Assist in the building of the set model
o Assist with crossover items between set/props and costumes as required
o Compile all paperwork for archiving of production
• Assistant Costume Designer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Assist the Costume Designer on specific productions by following through the visual aspects of the productions and interpreting drawings for costumes
o Research and acquisition of photographic reference and distribute this information to the various departments and craftspeople
o Consult with the Buyer to book a driver for shopping trips and pick up needs
o Assist with crossover items between set/props and costumes as required
o Compile all paperwork for archiving of production

• Assistant Lighting Designer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Assist the Lighting Designer and Head Electrician during the creation of the lighting used to illuminate live stage performances
o Prepare floor plans, cue sheets, tracking sheets, plots and other forms for the documentation of the lighting design
o Prepare an accurate sketch of all lamps as focused
o Maintain tracking information, cue sheets, and patch sheets during lighting sessions
o Compile all paperwork for archiving of production

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
• Experience working as a Designer or Assistant Designer in a theatre environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Lighting: Proficient in AutoCAD/Vectorworks and Lightwright
• Set/Props or Costume: Proficient in Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Set/Props: Experience with 3D printing is an asset, but not a requirement
• Experience working in outdoor venues is an asset, but not a requirement

Additional Information

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

Salary: Weekly Fee Range: $820 to $1025 based on a 44-hour work week, as per the Stratford Festival’s Assistant Designer yearly salary levels

Contact Information

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by Friday, March 5 to:

Human Resources
E-mail: resumes@stratfordfestival.ca
Subject: Call for Assistant Designers – Set/Props, Costume, Lighting

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.

If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.