The Designer and Scenic Artist works alongside the team of theatre professionals to provide at least ten productions within the academic year as part of a fully programmed season. The Designer and Scenic Artist will take full design responsibility for the set design for at least eight of these productions, making and painting the sets and work collaboratively with our Head of Wardrobe/Costume Designer on the costume design.

All members of the department work on all productions. This role is key in effectively delivering the artistic and creative teams' vision to the stage. It entails detailed collaboration with directors, colleagues and students, working on a wide range of plays and styles, in a variety of performance spaces. The ability to lead, develop and enthuse a team of students, to remain calm and focused under pressure, to meet deadlines and have flair and a creative approach to design is essential.

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, includingan 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

- Designing, painting, making and dressing sets for productions in the Main House Theatre, Caccia Studio and other spaces across the school;
- Providing production design advice for all directors;
- Working collaboratively with the Head of Wardrobe/Costume Designer on the costume designs for each production;




- Working with the Director of Drama and Head of Production on the practicalities of construction before finalising a design;
- Identifying any extra support required to construct sets, and working with the Head of Production and Director of Drama to source that support;
- Operating within the constructional, budgetary and health and safety constraints of the theatre as set by Director of Drama and/or Head of Production;
- Providing detailed specifications, scaled ground plans, white-card and fully-finished models and working drawings as required;
- Sourcing scenic materials, props and furniture for all productions designed;
- Advising on the design of sets and props for productions in other College venues including but not limited to Independent plays and curricular drama productions;
- Alongside the Head of Wardrobe/Costume Designer, supervising the work of the Scenic Artist on a day-to-day basis, and overseeing their design work on the productions where they act as the lead Designer;
- Working closely and sharing skills with the Assistant Designer;
- Co-ordinating the student led stage management of Main House and Studio shows, alongside the rest of the theatre team;
- Motivating, guiding and working with students on painting techniques and the stage management of shows;
- Supervising students working in the Farrer Theatre and Caccia Studio and other College venues used for performance;




- Ensuring that all College health and safety and security procedures are observed;
- Maintaining and encouraging good housekeeping practices throughout the theatres along with the rest of the creative team;
- Assisting with fit-ups and get outs as part of the theatre team;
- Supporting the Head of Theatre Studies in a non-teaching capacity in the delivery of the academic programme;
- In relation to safeguarding:
- Where required, undertake regulated activity, such as unsupervised contact with students, ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed and providing safe and effective care at all times;
- Valuable understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures;
- Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity & inclusion;
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
- Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
- In relation to Health & Safety:
- Maintain the highest levels of health and safety standards, working within agreed health and safety policies and procedures, and acting as a role model for the students in these standards;
- Keep abreast of current Health and Safety legislation, specifically in relation to Care of Substances hazardous to health (COSHH). Correct procedures and record keeping when working with scenic products & materials is essential.
- Observe and adopt Manual Handling at Work (MHAW) regulations;
- Be responsible

📌 Designer and Scenic Artist (Canada)
🏢 Eton College
📍 Canada