Emerging Designer Residency Program – Lighting Design

Applications now open
Closing midnight 12 June

We currently looking for an Assistant Lighting Designer to join our Albion team as part of our Emerging Designer Residency Program. This position would be well suited for a new or emerging Lighting Designer with some previous experience in programming and rigging.

The Assistant Lighting Designer will work closely with our Lighting Designer (soon to be announced) for the NGTC and Secret House’s upcoming production of Albion.

Key Dates:

Interview Process: 7 July
Zoom interviews will take place with shortlisted designers (evening)

Part 1: 9 Jul – 17 Jul
Assisting with design pre-production for Albion.
Flexible hours, approx 10-20hr commitment

Part 2: 18-26 Jul
Assisting with design realisation for Albion.
Good day time availability required, approx 30hr commitment

Part 3: 13-15 Aug
Assisting with design bump out for Albion.
3-8 hours required post-show on on the 13th and daytime of the 15th

Transition Period : 17 Aug – 04 Sept
Final mentorship session, including identifying and instigating some short terms goals, and giving your feedback on your time in the residency.
Flexible hours, approx 3 hr commitment

Fee: $1,436.50 + Super

To Apply: Email newghoststheatreco@gmail.com with:

• A brief paragraph about why you’re interested in the position
• Any relevant experience, including in programming, rigging and realising previous Lighting Designs
• Your availability over the production period, in reference to the Key Dates listed above

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people, young people and people living/working in Western Sydney.

Questions? Get in contact with us at newghoststheatreco@gmail.com.