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JOB TITLE: Scenic and Digital/Projection Designer
DATE POSTED: 06/21/2024 - 1:39pm
JOB TYPE: Designer
LOCATION: Midland, Texas
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: Midland Community Theatre
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Midland Community Theatre (MCT), one of the largest community theatres in the country, is seeking a multi-talented and experienced Scenic and Digital/Projection Designer to join our Artistic Team.
The Job:
Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies including; a 5-panel LED array consisting of: a full rear wall as well as four floor to ceiling wing-walls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both physical and digital design, construction and management skills, with the ability to blend the imaginative and practical worlds into their theatrical designs. This role requires organizational, artistic and collaborative skills to work efficiently with directors, designers, staff and volunteers equally. The Scenic and Digital/Projection Designer will be responsible for designing and/or mentoring designs for approximately 8 productions per year across 3 stages. While we are accepting applications for a Scenic Designer with projection experience, we are also interested in receiving applications from Graphic/Digital Artists whose work will primarily be with the LED Walls while assisting in the scenic shop, and developing scenic design skills. As projections for live entertainment is a highly reactive and evolving field, the most important attributes in a team member are as follows: patience, willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and the ability to systematically identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
The Job:
Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies including; a 5-panel LED array consisting of: a full rear wall as well as four floor to ceiling wing-walls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both physical and digital design, construction and management skills, with the ability to blend the imaginative and practical worlds into their theatrical designs. This role requires organizational, artistic and collaborative skills to work efficiently with directors, designers, staff and volunteers equally. The Scenic and Digital/Projection Designer will be responsible for designing and/or mentoring designs for approximately 8 productions per year across 3 stages. While we are accepting applications for a Scenic Designer with projection experience, we are also interested in receiving applications from Graphic/Digital Artists whose work will primarily be with the LED Walls while assisting in the scenic shop, and developing scenic design skills. As projections for live entertainment is a highly reactive and evolving field, the most important attributes in a team member are as follows: patience, willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and the ability to systematically identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
JOB DESCRIPTION FILE (IF PROVIDED): scenic_and_digital_projection_designer.pdf
SALARY: $50,000 includes health insurance (including spousal and dependent contributions), pension and paid vacations.
START DATE: Sun, 09/15/2024
EXPERIENCE:
WEBSITE: https://mctmidland.org/
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested Candidates should send cover letter, resume, and sample of work or website information to Adam Sahli, Artistic Director: [email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sat, 09/21/2024
