Trainee Productions Design Assistants
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London National Theatre
Employer: | National Theatre |
Category: |
Producers & Directors
Backstage & Technical Contract Roles Administrative Roles Theatre |
Job Type: | Contract |
Salary and Benefits: | £23,933 |
Location | |
City: | London |
Description | |
We are looking for two Trainee Production Design Assistants to join the National Theatre Production Team on a 1 Month Fixed Term Contract. 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:
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Please note The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 13th May 2024 at 12 noon. We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. People Department 2024 | |
Expiration Date and Time: | 13/05/2024 12:00 |
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