This just in from ITV Jobs.
Coronation Street have an amazing opportunity for two Art Directors to join our busy, creative Art Department to deliver all design requirements to the satisfaction of the Production Designer and Director, take responsibility for a Unit and the Design team assigned to it, and oversee episodes both in prep and on shoots simultaneously.
You will facilitate the Production Designer’s creative vision for all the sets and locations and be a key player in creating and maintaining Coronation Street’s visual ident. We will look to you to read and undertake an early break down of scripts anticipating any problems/issues and addressing these with the relevant departments to find solutions and resolving any issues including crewing & scheduling requirements.
You will prepare a future block whilst overseeing the smooth running of the current shooting episodes, work across the shoot and take sole creative responsibility for the design elements of the day’s filming which requires a keen eye for detail, speedy decision-making, problem-solving and time management.
Our Art Directors will be creative, organised and will possess strong communication skills. You will work alongside other Art Directors and liaise with cast and crew across a wide range of departments. You must demonstrate the understanding of continuity and have high levels of creative ability. You will have a proven track record of working within TV/film Drama Design environment and have knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health & Safety legislation. Candidates must be able to manage a budget & oversee spends for their allocated blocks.
A Qualification / Certification in Fine Art, Theatre, Architecture, Interior or 3D design is desirable, and you must be highly experienced with a proven track record of working on TV drama in an Art Director/Designer/Standby capacity. Technical drawing skills are essential & the ability to oversee set builds. Graphics, Sketch up and CAD experience is also desirable.
This role can be required to work production hours which can be long and sometimes unsociable
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