Summary
We are looking for two Production Design Assistants to join the National Theatre Production Team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
More Details
The role is an opportunity for designers who have recently graduated or are in the early stages of their careers to understand the process of creating and realising designs for large scale and complex shows by supporting and assisting established designers while they work at the National Theatre.
Over a 12-month period they will work over between two and five productions with different designers and have learnt how those designers must interact and communicate with all the technical departments in the building to achieve their designs.
One of these positions is supported by the Maria Björnson Memorial Fund. Maria Björnson was an award-winning set and costume designer for theatre, ballet and opera. She worked for the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, Glyndebourne Opera, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera, in the West End and on Broadway. Please note this position will start on 17th June 2024.
The other trainee position is supported by the Max Rayne Design Bursary. Max Rayne was once chairman of the National Theatre as well as a successful philanthropist who saw the importance of the arts and sought to both support and champion the performing arts. His guidance and stewardship helped enable to the National Theatre to gain its worldwide reputation. Please note this position will start on 14th October 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: In your Cover Letter, please confirm which of the two bursaries you wish to apply for. If you do not state which position you are interested in within your Cover Letter, then we will assume you are interested in either.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Competence in Photoshop, AutoCAD and model making
- A degree or other qualification in theatre design/scenography
- Designed either set and/or costume on productions inside and outside of college
- An ability to clearly communicate design ideas and solve design problems
- Confidence in their ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/production-design-assistants
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 30th March 2025 at 11:59pm.
Organisation
National Theatre
Location Type
Specific location
Salary Type
Salaried
Salary (Exact)
£26,000 per annum
Closing Date
30/03/2025
Contract Type
Fixed Term, Full Time
Job Type
Backstage & Technical