Senior Theatre Consultant - Audiovisual

Thank you for your interest in Charcoalblue.

• Why do you consider yourself to be a suitable person for the post and what you would like from the job?
• Which of your previous experience would you highlight as being particularly relevant? Please highlight any audiovisual and infrastructure design for performance buildings and event spaces.
• Describe your experience of designing, specifying and commissioning audiovisual infrastructure or performance systems
• Describe your experience and competency using CAD drawing tools for designing audiovisual systems.
• Please highlight the elements of the role requirement where you feel you have the least experience
• Please highlight any experience you have leading teams on projects.
• What are your salary expectations in line with your experience?
• Interviews will be conducted either remotely (via Microsoft Teams). The time and date will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.

We are seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical Systems Designer with an AV focus to join our global Theatre Consultancy team in the UK. You will be responsible for all aspects of design, documenting, and commissioning Audiovisual systems on our projects, working as part of our project teams which can include team leads, theatre designers, stage engineering designers, experience designers and acousticians to deliver holistic, bespoke dedicated design solutions.

It would be advantageous for you to have prior experience with theatre and/or presentation technical systems and/or broadcast and media technology, either as a practitioner and/or systems designer and / or experience as a team leader or project manager.

You will report to one of our Theatre Consulting EMEA Leadership team, who you will meet regularly to ensure you are fully supported in your role. Since theatre consultancy is a specialist field, we will provide role‑specific inductions, tailored training and ongoing support to help you succeed. We actively foster a supportive and collaborative working environment which promotes independent work and ownership, alongside continuous support and communication with the wider Charcoalblue team.

You will be working across a number of projects, varying in scale, typology and designs stages, and you will be encouraged to manage your own design, project work and deliverables. We encourage individuality of approach, creative thinking, and a proactive initiative involving your own discipline as well as the wider Charcoalblue team.

Due to our internal IT security protocols and core software compatibility requirements, our team operates exclusively on Windows OS. All applicants must be comfortable in using a Windows operating system as their primary daily workstation tool for this role.

• Lead the design of audiovisual systems across multiple projects, acting as lead designer for your area of specialism and taking responsibility for the quality, coordination and delivery of design information.
• Develop design principles, system strategies and technical solutions that respond to the client brief, operational requirements, architectural vision, performance needs and project budget.
• Produce and oversee the preparation of drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, calculations and other technical information, including Charcoalblue’s design intent and system information.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, users and project stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into coherent, deliverable design solutions.
• Communicate the functionality, purpose and benefits of audiovisual and stage lighting systems clearly and appropriately to different audiences, including creative designers, clients, technicians,…