Staff Product Designer, Platform/Design Systems
FloqastSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
$224,000 – $224,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Opera, TheatreIndustries
Requirements
- MFA Theatre diploma
- Strong and proactive collaborative team skills to support original design
- CAD proficiency (AutoCAD)
- Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving in scenic design to address stage and construction issues
- At least 10 years of experience working in Scenic Design in Opera or Theatre
Responsibilities
- Consulting with the Assistant General Manager, Production on production questions relating to design
- Attending design meetings
- Providing designs, sketches, models, drawings, and elevations
- Adjusting and modifying drawings
- Consulting on construction and painting (1) prior to building and (2) during construction
- Selecting props, draperies, and set dressing
- Assisting during technical and lighting rehearsals
- Supervising scenic design aspects of re-setting a Metropolitan Opera production loaned to another theater
- Sculpting on scenery and props, including drawings, pounces, application of pounces, modeling, and sculpting over and above rough carpentry blocking, according to past practice
- Checking all scenery and props for revival and repertory productions to ascertain what work, if any, is required to maintain productions in good condition
Skills
Scenic Design
AutoCAD
CAD
Theatre Design
Opera Design
Set Design Drawings
Sculpting
Modeling
Technical Drawings
Problem-Solving
The Metropolitan Opera
Operatic performances and musical productions
About The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is a prominent institution dedicated to the art of opera, showcasing a wide range of performances that include classic and contemporary operas. The performances are held in a grand theater, where talented singers, musicians, and stage designers come together to create a captivating experience for the audience. The Metropolitan Opera distinguishes itself from other opera companies by its commitment to high production values, featuring elaborate sets and costumes, as well as a diverse repertoire that appeals to a broad audience. The goal of The Metropolitan Opera is to promote the appreciation of opera as an art form and to make it accessible to as many people as possible.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1883Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Declining interest in traditional opera among younger audiences affects ticket sales.
The lawsuit by Anna Netrebko could cause financial and reputational damage.
Competition from other NYC cultural institutions may divert potential audiences.
Differentiation
The Met is renowned for its 'Live in HD' digital streaming series.
It has a history of collaborations with international artists and institutions.
The Met is embarking on its first-ever Asia tour in 2024.
Upsides
Increased interest in digital streaming boosts the Met's remote audience reach.
Global partnerships enhance cultural exchange and expand audience reach.
The Asia tour taps into a growing market for Western classical music.
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