Scenic Designer

Position: Raue Center School For The Arts Devised Holiday Show –

Set Designer Hours: Varies based on availability Designer Stipend: $500 |
Scenic Budget: $500

Raue Center School For The Arts (RCSA) is thrilled to reveal its 2nd Annual Devised Holiday Production following the major success of last year’s The Disturbing Disappearance of St. Nicholas. RCSA is looking for a for skilled, self-motivated set designer to join our team for the production. Potential set designer should be a self-starter and an excellent collaborator with the creative team members.

Set Designer Responsibilities:

• Understanding the script will be developed and created by the cast throughout the process.

• Production specifications and collaborating with the director to design the layout and look of the set using pencil sketches and/or software will still occur before rehearsals/development starting.

• Researching any concepts, ideas, and more to create thematical elements and conceptual looks based on collaboration with the director. • Selecting lighting practicals, furniture, wall and floor coverings, and all other props used as set dressing if applicable.

• Producing a model or floor plan for the director’s approval and implementing changes as required. • Providing potential cost and time estimates to build.

• Work closely with the Production Manager(s), Technical Director, and Production Director to coordinate build time, space availability, technical requirements, etc.

• Inspecting stage entrances and exits to ensure the set is positioned correctly and performing quality assurance on all aspects of the set with the technical director. • Briefing crew and actors on set safety and explaining how the set operates (if applicable)

• Ensuring all sets meet safety standards with the Raue Center technical staff.

• Set designer will not be required to be part of the building process, but if so chooses, is welcome to assist.

• All designers will need to participate in a brief strike, immediately following the final performance (Sunday, December 8th)

Important Devised Holiday Production dates:

• First in-person rehearsal will begin the week of November 1, 2024

• Rehearsals: November 1 – November 29. 2024

• Tech: December 1 – December 4, 2024

• Performances: December 5 – 8, 2024

Please email the following to: rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org

• Cover letter which should include why set designing is important to you and what you can bring to the production with your designs.

• Professional resume and/or design resume *Design Resume preferred.

• A link to your design portfolio or images of previous design work. *If Applicable Start date: Dependent on when first production meeting will be.

Please note that submission of your resume is not a guarantee of employment, HOWEVER, we will keep your information on file for future productions