Hiring A Designer

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control the various stages in organizing an event including budgeting and scheduling;
• Communicate with venues and partners regarding availability of performing arts spaces, equipment and people involved in the event;
• Visit locations for planned performances;
• Obtain permits if necessary;
• Plan and oversee the budget pertaining to a particular production;
• Source props, set and costume elements and/or materials;
• Contract staff and outsourced work such as design and set/material production;
• Assist with set and audience set up;
• Maintain production archives;
• Create social media postings about the production;
• Facilitate outreach and promotion of the show such as distribution of flyers, posters and interviews with media; 
• Update the website with new show dates; 
• Update the external listing sites; 
• Assist with sponsorship acquisition and appreciation campaigns.

This is a learning on the job role and will also entail the following requirements:

• Watch videos containing acting techniques and exercises;
• Watch video of professional productions;
• With the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre’s elements;
• Participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers) in Canada, and internationally;
• Participate in learning activities about funding bodies and grants;
• Participate in learning activities how a budget for an independently produced show is created and create a budget for a dream show;
• Examine different digital tools used by theatre artists;
• Discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;
• Learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
• Writing 1 blog post per week.

Reports to

Managing Director 

Requirements: 

• Be available to work online and in person at our theatre (3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9) and studio (2359 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 210, Mississauga, ON L5J 4S9).
• Be available for all dates and hours stated in contract.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, have a PR, or refugee status.
• Be between 18 – 30 years of age.