Resident Designer

About the role

This position will primarily be given design assignments in the areas of scenery and lighting. They will read and interpret scripts, develop design concepts, produce preliminary and final design materials. Ensure design materials communicate Collaboration with directors, designers, and production staff. Experience with Autocad, Vectorworks, and/or Sketchup is necessary. Work independently and exercising good judgement and discretion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Act as designer for assigned area on productions: Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Responsible for producing design renderings, ground plans, plots, templates, drafting, elevations, etc.
• Assist other departments as necessary: lighting, paint, scenic, props, costumes
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate as a member of the creative and production teams.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

Education and Experience

BA/BFA in theater design with 6 years of experience required. MFA in theater design preferred.

• Professional experience in at least two of the four following areas: Scenic, Lighting, Costumes, Projections.
• Self-motivated and able to complete designs on time and in full, with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills in drafting, rendering, and creating other forms of design materials.
• Proficiency with Vectorworks, Autocad, Photoshop, Procreate, and/or other design software programs.
• Strong analytical, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong portfolio, with creativity and skill in design materials demonstrated.
• Able to handle multiple design assignments throughout the year with a fast turn-around.

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to local and campus sites.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.
• It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
• Noise level of productions can be loud.
• Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position

• Time Type
• Full time
• Location
• Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.