narrative designer
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Designer
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October 18, 2024
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Crane Creations Theatre Company
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*The Role*
The Designer is responsible for developing conceptual solutions for visual or creative technical elements of a production. Their work may include costume, set, puppet and prop design but can also include lighting, video or audio design. They are also responsible for executing these elements with support from other staff members when available.
*Type of Engagement:* Full time
*Start Date:* June 3 2025
*End Date:* July 26 2025
*Compensation:* $5,040 ($18/hr)
*Job Description*
*Tasks and Responsibilities*
* Plan, organize and control the various stages in organizing an event including budgeting and scheduling;
* Communicate with venues and partners regarding availability of performing arts spaces, equipment and people involved in the event;
* Visit locations for planned performances;
* Obtain permits if necessary;
* Plan and oversee the budget pertaining to a particular production;
* Source props, set and costume elements and/or materials;
* Contract staff and outsourced work such as design and set/material production;
* Assist with set and audience set up;
* Maintain production archives;
* Create social media postings about the production;
* Facilitate outreach and promotion of the show such as distribution of flyers, posters and interviews with media;
* Update the website with new show dates;
* Update the external listing sites;
* Assist with sponsorship acquisition and appreciation campaigns.
This is a learning on the job role and will also entail the following requirements:
* Watch videos containing acting techniques and exercises;
* Watch video of professional productions;
* With the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre?s elements;
* Participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers) in Canada, and internationally;
* Participate in learning activities about funding bodies and grants;
* Participate in learning activities how a budget for an independently produced show is created and create a budget for a dream show;
* Examine different digital tools used by theatre artists;
* Discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;
* Learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
* Writing 1 blog post per week.
*Reports to*
Managing Director
*Requirements:*
* Be available to work online and in person at our theatre (3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9) and studio (2359 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 210, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9).
* Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract.
* Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status.
* Be between 18 ? 30 years of age.
*Education and Experience:*
Experience and Education in Theatre Production and Design is preferred, but not required.
*Languages:*
English. Knowledge of any other language is a plus.
*Additional Skills:*
* Knowledge of how to use power tools
* Sewing
*Location:*
Mississauga (Crane Creations Studio, and Maja Prentice Theatre)
*How To Apply:*
https://cranecreations.ca/opportunities-in-mississauga/work/summer-ensemble/se-hiring/hiring-designers-summer-ensemble-2025/
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
* Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-07
Expected start date: 2025-06-03
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LocationMississauga, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$18.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9493022793
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