Job Description

We are seeking a Theatre Consultant – Technical Systems Designer with an AV focus to join our global Theatre Consultancy team in the UK (Ideally London). You will be responsible for all aspects of design, documenting, and commissioning Audiovisual and Stage Lighting systems on our projects, working as part of our project teams which can include team leads, theatre designers, stage equipment designers, experience designers and acousticians to deliver holistic, bespoke dedicated design solutions. It would be advantageous for you to have prior experience with theatre and/or presentation technical systems and/or broadcast and media technology, either as a  practitioner and/or systems designer and / or experience as a team leader or project manager.

You will report to one of our Associate Directors and your project assignments and workload will be managed by your line manager. You will have the chance to meet regularly with your line manager to ensure you are fully supported in your role and since theatre consultancy is a specialist field, we will provide role-specific inductions, and ongoing training to help you succeed.

To apply please complete the online application form and submit a short CV (1-2 pages max.) and a cover letter addressing the below prompts:

1. Why do you consider yourself to be a suitable person for the post and what you would like from the job?
2. Which of your previous experience would you highlight as being particularly relevant? Please highlight any stage lighting, audiovisual and infrastructure design for performance buildings and event spaces.
3. Describe any experience of designing, specifying and commissioning stage lighting or audiovisual infrastructure or performance systems
4. Describe your experience and competency using CAD drawing tools for designing stage lighting or audiovisual systems.
5. Please highlight the elements of the role requirement where you feel you have the least experience
6. Please highlight any experience you have leading teams.
7. What are your salary expectations in line with experience?

We look forward to receiving your application and expect to interview in late August 2025. We will only accept applications via our online system.

Interviews will either be held in person at our London Studio, or remotely (via Microsoft Teams) – time, date and location will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.

Apply via charcoalblue.peoplehr.net