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WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR - Mascot Heads and Props, Rainbow Productions Ltd

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 1, 2026
  •  Crispin Lowrey
  •  crispin@rainbowproductions.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Working within the Heads Department for Rainbow Productions in south London, this role requires an experienced Mascot Head Maker & Prop Maker to work with the full time and freelance teams. They would also helping the scheduling of projects, ensuing they are competed on time and to standard

Job Description

The role of the Workshop Supervisor - Heads and Props is to develop, nurture and support the freelance Head and Prop makers. This position is intended to be predominantly workshop based but will have some administrative functions.

They would directly report to the Head of the Head/Props department on a daily basis, whilst also working along side the Deputy Production Manager of the Head/Props department to ensure the efficient and cohesive allocation and distribution of work to the rest of the full time and freelance teams.

Their role will be located primarily in the Colliers Wood Workshops in Unit 3 & 4, but also take care of the day-to-day operation of the facility in Unit 6 ensuring all the building are accessible for the staff working there (full time & freelance) in order to complete the projects as necessary. There may also be occasion to work with the teams based in the Farnham offices.

Within the head/prop department they will adopting a mentorship approach the role will provide significant opportunities to foster personal growth in freelance makers. This will include a specific focus on the teaching of plastazote & digital sculpting methods

Being in a position of influence the Workshop Supervisor - Heads and Props will promote a sense of being valued which will promote less freelance maker turnover and encourage them to stay at the organisation for longer periods. In turn, raising freelance makers' satisfaction levels, successful output will also grow as will their self-esteem and confidence.

The Workshop Supervisor - Heads and Props must be able to listen to concerns and be willing to learn and grow themselves taking a collaborative approach to problem solving.

They will be the initial point of contact for any production staff issues and will have the support of the Head of Production to resolve any matters.

Job Requirements

Previous experience in Mascot making is paramount.

Other skills could include -

  • Making soft props
  • Props Making
  • Costume Construction
  • Patterning
  • Cutting
  • Moulding & Casting
  • Digital sculpting
  • Animatronics (design/construction/maintenance)
  • Puppet making
  • Costume Performance
  • Managing of a creative team

Job Responsibilities

Other day to day responsibilities would be

  • Nurturing, assisting and supervising freelance head & prop makers with a specific focus on instruction new makers in toiling.
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Control requirements.
  • Ensure obedience to Health & Safety obligations.
  • Maintaining high levels of standards throughout the workshop
  • Ensuring deadlines are achieved.
  • To assist in costume fittings (working with Deputy Production Manager - Head & Bodies).
  • Investigate new methods and technologies to ensure our production standards remain at the cutting edge of manufacturing techniques.

How to Apply

Please send CVs and portfolios to the Head of Production at the email address listed

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