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Senior Technician LX, Northern Stage

  •  North East
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 31, 2025
  •  Tony Easter
  •  hr@northernstage.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Northern Stage is seeking a Senior Technician with an LX bias to operate in the running of our Technical and Production Department.

Job Description

This Senior Technician role will work closely with the Technical and Production Team to deliver a range of projects including Northern Stages own Productions and Co-productions, Visiting Company Productions, and a range of commercial and hire events. The role will be responsible for focusing on the LX aspects of visiting company and hire needs, and our own productions and co-productions in support of the Chief Technician. This role will also include the organisation and performance of equipment and venue maintenance. Northern Stage champions the Carbon Literacy Project and Theatre Green Book; our Senior Technician will actively look for solutions to support the technical department and Northern stage be greener in production.

Northern Stage is dedicated to the development of backstage skills locally and runs various activities to support this. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver support to our Participation Department during these activities, including speaking directly to participants about their role and skills.

Due to the nature of the industry working hours will be flexible and will include evening and weekend work.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of contemporary theatre practice and working effectively within the theatre production process.
  • Evidenced track record as a professional LX technician.
  • Experience of programming EOS to an advanced Level.
  • Experience of drafting LX plans using CAD software.
  • Experience of leading a technical crew on fit ups and get outs.

Experience of working with touring show tech specs and riders.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of lighting design and theory
  • Experience of flying, rigging Theatrical Equipment.
  • Experience of OSC/midi/networking for LX
  • Knowledge and experience of production LX practice including LED drivers and wireless DMX.
  • Experience of managing and delivering training.
  • Experience of other CAD programmes, such as AutoCAD and Sketchup.
  • Experience of working effectively within budgets.
  • A full driving license.

Job Responsibilities

Work with creative teams and other members of the Technical Team to realise technical requirements of productions within allocated resources

Attend technical rehearsals, plot and operate technical equipment safely and competently as needed to realise the artistic vision of productions

Assist in the co-ordination, fit up and operation of Northern Stage productions being toured or transferred to other venues

Provide excellent customer service and technical support to visiting companies and hires, assisting with technical requirements, and advising where required

Deputise for the Chief Technician as needed, and support the administration of the department

Provide a high level of skill in the day-to-day operations of the technical team

Plan and undertake Maintenance on Production Equipment

Devise and deliver of training/learning programmes for the Technical Department

Task manage and supervise casual and freelance personnel

Duty Management

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] addressed to Tony Easter. Alternatively, you can send a short video talking about your skills and experiences. Please also visit our website https://northernstage.co.uk/current-vacancies/ to read the full application pack.

Closing Date for applications: 31st January 2025

Interviews: w/c 10th February 2025

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