Trainee Placement Opportunities - Design Assistant (Trainee)

Skills and Qualifications

You will have some training and/or experience in theatrical design and be interested in developing your skills across a range of design responsibilities.

Design Assistant Responsibilities

Collaborate with the design team to realise their vision

Keep up to date with production information (including production scripts, timetables, meeting minutes, design sketches, etc.)

Maintain strong lines of communication by attending production meetings and holding separate meetings/ conversations with the Production Designer, as necessary

Research for design inspiration and/or to help source materials and props

Making, building and sourcing props and set pieces

Assisting communication between directors, designers and acting companies about design needs

Undertaking other duties in regard to the realisation of the production design, as required

Additional skills and qualities

• Attention to detail: All work must be of the highest professional standard
• Ability to work under pressure: Theatre work can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring assistants to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Good communication skills: Design assistants need to communicate clearly across all role
• Teamwork: Design work is a collaborative effort, requiring assistants to work well with others.
• Knowledge of theatre and performance: A basic understanding of theatre terminology, performance practices, and design is helpful.

What to expect

• Paid placement time for approx. 10 days across the engagement period which can be delivered with some flexibility
• Hands-on experience of a professional production
• Support and mentorship from our creative team.
• Clear instructions and expectations around your responsibilities on the project.
• Feedback to help develop your practice

Other Information 

We are a small team collaborating to make a magical performance experience for our audiences. This sometimes means that all must participate in duties outside specific role descriptions in order to facilitate a smooth and professional production. You will be expected to remain flexible and contribute to the requirements of the production whenever possible, even when tasks are not specifically listed in their responsibilities. 

This role includes working with young people so you must have or be willing to have an enhanced DBS and committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.