DESIGNER

The Designer will work collaboratively with lead Artist & Writer, Rosie Race, and Director, Katie Villa, to effectively deliver the artistic and creative teams' vision for Us Against The World to the stage. The ability to lead, meet deadlines on time, and have flair and a creative approach to design is essential.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Us Against The World

Ever been love-struck?

We have.

And it hurt.

This is about what happens behind closed doors when you love a little too much.

It is about the slippery slope between care and abuse, the colossal strength it takes to break free and the potential danger in doing so.

Us Against The World is an absurd and often funny reminder that the greatest betrayal is forgetting yourself.

Expect a riot of intoxicating dance-theatre, a very charming man, a much-loved chicken and a bit too much cake in this poetic portrayal of love gone wrong.

(Based on the lived-experience of domestic abuse survivors).

FEE

Designer fee = £2500

Set build fee = £1500

Materials budget = £1000

Candidates must be based near the South West area, including Devon and Cornwall and no further than Bristol. We are able to allocate a total travel budget of £250. We request that people travel by train wherever possible as part of our sustainability pledge. Travel costs will be reimbursed on the provision of receipts.

DATES

The exact schedule of work will be organised by mutual agreement between the Designer, Lead Artist, Director, and the rest of the production team, but the work will need to be completed between Mon 8th January and Fri 16th February (rehearsals) in time for production week w/c 19th February 2024 at Theatre Royal Plymouth (The Drum).

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Relevant hands on professional theatre experience as lead set and costume designer with a creative, resourceful and stimulating approach to design;

• Good working knowledge and experience of producing scaled plans and technical drawings using design-related software;

• Experience of designing, producing and painting sets and props;

• Prop and furniture sourcing, and providing detailed design advice;

• Experience of being resourceful with materials & budget when it comes to making sets;

• Proficient sewing/alteration skills for making/altering costumes;

• A working knowledge of sewing machines, overlockers and laundry equipment;

• Relevant dressing experience;

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload;

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure & to deadlines within a small but dedicated team

• Attention to detail;

• Experience and an understanding of modern theatre production techniques.

DESIRABLE

• Ability to create model box designs.

Main Duties

• Designing the set and costumes for Us Against The World;

• Working within the production budgets and meeting production deadlines;

• Assisting with fit-ups and get outs as part of the theatre team;

• Maintaining excellent working relationships with all creative team members & venue staff across the theatre;

• Undertaking any other reasonable task as requested to ensure the effective running of the show.

Interviews will be on Sat 11th Nov.