Job Description
Job Title
Digital Drawing and Design Office Assistant
(12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Responsible to
Head of Digital Drawing and Design
National Theatre
Upper Ground, South Bank
London SE1 9PX
Tel +44(0)20 7452 3333
Fax +44(0)20 7452 3344
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
jobs@nationaltheatre.org.uk
The National Theatre
Our Purpose
The National Theatre is dedicated to the constant revitalisation of the great traditions of the British
stage and to expanding the horizons of audiences and artists alike. In its three theatres on the South
Bank in London, it presents an eclectic mix of new plays and classics from the world repertoire with
seven or eight productions in repertory at any one time. The National Theatre aspires to reflect in its
repertoire the diversity of the nation’s culture. With a commitment to openness, wide reaching
engagement and access for everyone, the National shares its resources, energy and creativity with
audiences and theatre-makers around the globe; using its Studio for research and development of
new work, offering extensive learning and public engagement programmes, touring and broadcasting
in the UK and internationally, and creating innovative digital and content.
Our Vision
The National Theatre of Great Britain strives to be a national centre of theatrical arts, central to the
creative life of the country and unmatched in the world for scale, range of repertoire and audience
reach. It aspires to produce to the highest standards by attracting the best artists and staff and by
providing an environment which stimulates them to realise the fullest extent of their talents. Education
and public engagement are founding principles for the NT and are central to our vision of the future.
Our Objectives
The National’s core aim is to present a balanced artistic programme, staging around 20 productions a
year from the whole of world drama. Through our repertoire, the NT seeks to represent the widest
range of voices and is tireless in trying to reach more people. We aim to be an inspirational,
internationally recognised resource for lifelong learning about and through theatre, opening up the
theatre, its repertoire, skills, resources and artistry to people of all ages. The NT operates in a
financially and environmentally responsible manner, whilst being open to ideas and innovation and to
all the possibilities that a thriving creative environment can imagine and achieve. As a national theatre,
the NT takes responsibility for fostering the health of the wider British theatre.
The Production and Technical Department
The purpose of the Production and Technical Department is to create and run in performance to the
highest standards all the technical aspects of National Theatre productions through a partnership with
Directors and Designers, which achieves their artistic ideas within the agreed amounts of time and
money available to each production.
The Digital Drawing and Design Office
The purpose of the Digital Drawing and Design Office is to harness computer aided design technology
to serve the needs of the National Theatre. It is responsible for the creation of artistically accurate and
technically detailed drawings, 3D models and artwork that fully capture the design concept and intent
of the creative team, the conversion of that information into construction drawings, visualisations and
reference material and the distribution of design information to all relevant departments of the building,
creative teams and contractors. In addition to production work its resources are available to support
the extended work of all departments of the National Theatre through creation, collaboration and
consultation. This newly formed department has evolved from the increasing demands for computer
aided design for theatre and is an opportunity to be at the forefront of this rapidly developing field.
Purpose of Job
To support the work of the Digital Drawing and Design Office by assisting Project Draughtsmen and
Digital Artists in their work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties
1.
Assist in the production of detailed ground plans, sections and specification drawings of scenic
elements, using AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or manual drawing as appropriate.
2.
Assist in monitoring contractors' drawings and the clarification of any modification to all areas of
the design.
3.
Assist in the management of fit-ups, attend technical and other rehearsals at NT and other
touring venues.
4.
Assist in supporting the drawing and digital art needs of the rest of the NT.
Miscellaneous
5.
Assist in carrying out recces and surveys of various venues.
6.
Assist in ensuring all systems and procedures relating to administration and general
housekeeping in respect of the Digital Drawing and Design office are carried out.
7.
Assist in maintaining accurate ground plans and technical information for NT theatres.
8.
Assist in revising, filing and storing technical and design information.
9.
Carry out other project work in relation to the department as necessary, following discussion
and agreement with the Head of Digital Drawing and Design.
10.
Undertake professional development and work-related training as deemed necessary by your
manager.
11.
Comply with the National’s Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies at all times.
Person Specification
The postholder must be:
1.
An excellent visual communicator in a variety of mediums.
2.
Dedicated and committed with excellent focus and organisational skill.
3.
Confident in their ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner.
4.
Resilient and with the ability to demonstrate and communicate enthusiasm and diplomacy in all
aspects of this highly demanding job.
5.
Capable of integrating themselves into an established and demanding department whilst
actively engaging themselves in the production process.
6.
Willing to learn "on the job" in a pressured environment.
Qualifications and Experience
The postholder must have:
1.
A high level of computer literacy with experience of CAD and Graphic Packages (Raster &
Vector).
2.
Experience and understanding of the use of technical drawing.
3.
An ability to clearly communicate design ideas and solve design problems in a (computerised)
drawing environment.
4.
An excellent grasp of design delivery from professional experience in any practical field or from
formal training.
5.
Good model making skills.
Alcohol Policy
All NT staff are expected to remain alcohol free during working hours and take personal responsibility
for presenting themselves in a fit state for work i.e. alcohol free.
Smoking Policy
Please note that the National Theatre is a no-smoking building.
Outline of Terms and Conditions
TITLE OF POST:
DIGITAL DRAWING AND DESIGN OFFICE ASSISTANT (12 MONTH FIXED
TERM CONTRACT)
HOURS:
35 hours per week, 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, although
additional hours may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the
post.
SALARY:
£18,500 per annum, paid on 15th of each month by credit transfer
ANNUAL LEAVE:
28 days in the first year, including Bank Holidays, pro rata, increasing
with length of service thereafter.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
3 months.
NOTICE PERIOD:
1 month during probationary period, 3 months thereafter.
PENSION:
The National Theatre operates a Stakeholder Pension scheme with
Legal & General. If you wish to become a member, you may opt to
contribute either 4.5%, 6% or 7.5% of basic pay and the National will
make a matching contribution. The National also operates an
alternative pension scheme with NEST. Full details of these schemes
are available from the HR department.
OTHER BENEFITS:
 complimentary tickets for performances, subject to availability
and staff ticket policy.
 staff canteen, cycle-scheme, interest-free season ticket loan,
childcare voucher scheme.
 discount on meals in the National’s two restaurants, the
Mezzanine and the Terrace Café, subject to discount policy.
 discount on the majority of books and play texts available from
the National’s bookshop, subject to discount policy.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted on the National’s online application form, by 9am Friday 12 July
2013. Please go here to apply:http://recruitment.nationaltheatre.org.uk/onlinerecruitment/
Please note, at present we are only able to support applications made using Internet Explorer.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
If you have any difficulty applying please contact us using one of the options below.
E-mail:
jobs@nationaltheatre.org.uk (quoting Digital Drawing & Design Office Assistant in the
subject line)
Phone:
020 7452 3277
The National Theatre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer
HR Department
June 2013
PLEASE NOTE Interviews likely to be held at end of July 2013