Stratford Festival of Canada
The Stratford Festival of Canada is dedicated to producing the best works of theatre in the classical and contemporay repertoire, with special emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare. In our creative exploration of the great works of the dramatic imagination, we aim to rediscover and reinvent those works for each new age, in order that they may continue to entertain, enlighten and inspire audiences of all ages and orgins.
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- Description
- Position Details
- Pay and Benefits
- Qualifications and Experience
- Application Process
Description
We are posting for two contract positions for Assistant Lighting Designers for our 2025 season. This position reports to the Head of Design and is part of the design team. This position requires full time residency for the contract period in Stratford, ON.
The contract dates are approximately January 27 to June 21, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the lighting design process during the creation of the lighting used for the production
- Prepare floor plans, cue sheets, tracking sheets, plots, and other forms for the documentation of the lighting design
- Attend production and design meetings with the designer to support the creative team on the design process
- Prepare an accurate sketch of all lamps as focused
- Maintain tracking information and cue sheets during lighting sessions and technical rehearsals
- Coordinate with stage management to confirm placement of all called cues
- Compile all paperwork for archiving of production
- Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Details
Location:
Stratford, Ontario
Date the successful candidate will start:
January 27, 2025
Pay and Benefits
Hourly rate range:
$22.00 — $26.00 per hour
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
- Experience working as a Designer or Assistant Designer in a theatre environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Self-motivated
- Superior file management skills
- Proficient in Vectorworks, ETC Family consoles, Lightwright and Microsoft Office Suite
Application Process
Will an automated HR system be used to filter applicants?
– No.
Will non-shortlisted applicants be notified?
– No.
Are interviews flexible? (e.g. different interview formats, times, location, remote option)
– Yes.
Will some interview questions be provided in advance?
– No.
To apply, please visit can241.dayforcehcm.com.