Project Draughtsperson

Are you proficient in 3D CAD modelling using Inventor, Fusion, AutoCAD or similar programs? Do you enjoy working on projects in a varied and creative environment, seeing them through from concept to completion? Can you transform a design concept into a set of construction drawings? Can you work as part of a small team and deliver to tight and sometimes changing deadlines?

We are looking for an experienced Project Draughtsperson to join our Drawing Office at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role requires you to take responsibility and ownership of technical designs for our theatrical productions by producing 3D CAD models and construction drawings, sharing and developing them with departments across the RSC, including creative and production teams.

This role is based in a small team, in a fast-paced environment, producing an average of 14 shows per year across our main theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, touring shows with our national partners and transferring shows to theatres nationally and internationally. You will be working to demanding deadlines so you must have the ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.

Reporting to the Head of Drawing Office, you will work broadly across the RSC in a collaborative environment, where some of your duties will include (please see the job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Managing projects, within agreed timelines and in collaboration, to develop and realise the technical design specification.
• Displaying excellent communication skills and acting as a facilitator between creative designers and others to determine the scenic and installation requirements for productions.
• Producing 3D CAD designs using Inventor in the context of our detailed 3D theatre models.
• Producing ground plans and sections using Inventor, schemes and costing drawings, construction drawings for wood and metal-based structures.
• Monitoring the construction of scenery in the RSC workshops.
• Working within agreed budget limitations and working to implement and develop the RSC's Theatre Green Book standards within every production.
• Participating in pre-production meetings with Workshop Heads of Department to ensure that Supervisors and Production Managers are briefed on on-site construction techniques and that method statements and risk assessments are completed for items of scenery.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Highly proficient using Inventor, Fusion or similar 3D CAD software.
• Significant project management experience in a scenic drawing office or comparable CAD environment within a theatre or events environment.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills.
• An understanding of scenery construction techniques and knowledge of constructions materials, their properties and uses.

This is a full-time, permanent role, where you will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work. The role is based at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon, where the majority of your time will be spent, remote working could be available, this is subject to your line managers' approval.

The RSC offers the following benefits and perks: 

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years' service, plus Public Holidays
• Free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Complimentary tickets for productions in Stratford-upon-Avon and London
• Staff discounts in the RSC shop, restaurant, cafes, and other local Stratford-upon-Avon businesses
• Onsite Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Annual cost of living pay award, not contractual based upon union negotiation
• Access to the RSC Nursery in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Access to RSC training and personal development 

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email .uk

First interviews are likely to be held online in the week commencing 10 June and the second stage will be in person in the week commencing 17 June and will include a CAD test.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

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