Assistant Designer – Facilitator
Salary
£1000 initial project fee
Hours
around 16 hours per week, arrange with Director and Designer
Location
Croydon
Closing Date
22 August 2025
Position Type
Part Time
Advert expires on
22 August 2025
Main Duties
Job Summary
Croydon’s longest running Youth Theatre is celebrating our 60th Anniversary with a triple bill of plays and seeks an assistant designer who, in October will take over as Lead Designer-Facilitator of the Organisation
Job Description
Job Summary: Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation (CYTO) is proudly celebrating 60 years of innovation and excellence in Youth Theatre. As part of our anniversary events, we are looking for a passionate Assistant Set Designer who is eager to work with young people and bring our productions – ‘Diamonds’ to life through engaging and imaginative set designs and construction. ‘Diamonds’ is a triple bill of interlocking plays written by Richard Vincent. ‘The Ogre and the Fairy Things’ is performed by our members aged 6-11yrs, ‘The Lost Boy’ is performed by our 12-19yrs cohorts, who are joined by two past members. ‘The Lost Man’ is performed by a combination of past members and current members aged 12-19yrs.
Job Description: We are looking for an Assistant Set Designer able to help bring the world of ‘Diamonds’to life. The Assistant will be responsible in assisting all aspects of designing and building/managing the build of the set for the shows, as well as assisting in facilitating CYTO’s Crew sessions. Crew is a group for 12-19 year olds developing their skills in all things production. We explore lighting, sound, stage management, set and costume while offering hands on experience in CYTO productions. Assistant Set Designer will be supporting CREW to develop a creative voice in theatre design and benefit from a professional experience.
We aim for this to be a transition period between designers as our current Designer, Henry Fong returns to Macau in October.
Payment: The fee for this initial project is £1000. If it’s a successful fit and the candidate would like to continue developing their relationship with us, they would take over as resident designer. The Designer is paid £70 per Crew session (2 hours, once a week during term time) additionally £400-£600 per production depending on design requirements and budget. Additionally, our designer benefits from the loan of props, costume and set pieces as well as studio space for other projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Lead Set Designer to conceptualise and create dynamic sets for various anniversary productions
- Assist in the design, construction, and installation of set pieces, ensuring they align with the overall artistic vision.
- Help source materials and props, maintaining a budget-conscious approach.
- Participate in design and production meetings as required
- Assisting in building the set, get-in, get out, and ensuring all elements are ready for performances.
- Engage with young participants during workshops, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
- Being present at rehearsals and performances on dates agreed in advance with the Directors and Designers
- Serve as a proactive member of the team, willing to fill any gaps that arise
Skills and Experience Required
Essential Qualities:
- Experience in set building and carpentry
- Experience of working with professional creative teams
- Experience of working in inclusive arts environments
- Passion for working with young people and youth theatre production
- Has an Enhanced DBS, or willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable Qualities:
- Qualification in theatre design and/or related field
- First Aid Trained
- Safeguarding Trained
- Holding chaperone licence