Resident Designer

This position will primarily be given design assignments in the areas of scenery and lighting. They will read and interpret scripts, develop design concepts, produce preliminary and final design materials. Ensure design materials communicate collaboration with directors, designers, and production staff. Experience with Autocad, Vectorworks, and/or Sketchup is necessary. Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion.

• Act as designer for assigned area on productions:
  Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Responsible for producing design renderings, ground plans, plots, templates, drafting, elevations, etc.
• Assist other departments as necessary: lighting, paint, scenic, props, costumes.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate as a member of the creative and production teams.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

BA/BFA in theater design with 6 years of experience required. MFA in theater design preferred.

• Professional experience in at least two of the four following areas:
  Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Self-motivated and able to complete designs on time and in full, with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills in drafting, rendering, and creating other forms of design materials.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, Autocad, Photoshop, Procreate, and/or other design software programs.
• Strong analytical, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong portfolio, with creativity and skill in design materials demonstrated.
• Able to handle multiple design assignments throughout the year with a fast turn-around.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Computer skills.

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• May be required to travel to local and campus sites.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Noise level of productions can be loud. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Full time

Onsite

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