Scenery and Lighting Designer
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- Jan 02, 2025 Post Date
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- 24005952 Requisition #
Education Required:
- BS/BA/BFA degree with a concentration in design for theatre, dance, and/or opera or equivalent educational and professional experience as demonstrated via portfolio submission.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a major university or professional production company.
- Detail oriented while demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and an independent thinker who consistently meets deadlines, resolves conflicting priorities, and has outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill in scenic design and fabrication.
- Proficiency in design software such as SketchUP and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proficiency in production software such as AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks, and Lightwright.
- Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles.
Desired Qualifications:
- MFA in Theatrical Design or terminal degree in a related area.
- Experience mentoring students.
- Experience with student performers and/or crews in an academic shop or production environment.
- Experience with Digital Media Design.
- Member of United Scenic Artists 829.
Position and Application details:
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24005952.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Design Portfolio – Please provide a document with a link to your portfolio or a file of portfolio.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
