Guest Scenic Designer - Department of Theatre (Temporary)

University of Maine • Portland, ME

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Theatre at the University of Southern Maine seeks an experienced Set Designer for their fall mainstage production of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound. Technical rehearsals run from October 16th – 22nd. The Set Designer would work 5 – 10 hours per week, which would be 80 – 100% remote with synchronous weekly production meetings. If local, the designer would be present for the tech process in the Rusell Hall Scene Shop and Theatre located on our Gorham Campus. Compensation is $1,800.

Requirements

• Experience as a theatrical scene designer.
• Undergraduate degree in Theatre with a focus in design.

Nice To Haves

• MFA in scenic design

Responsibilities

• Design the set for the fall mainstage production of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound.
• Work 5-10 hours per week.
• Participate in synchronous weekly production meetings.
• Be present for the tech process in the Rusell Hall Scene Shop and Theatre on the Gorham Campus if local.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree