opportunities to work in installation r&D phase for
'A dream within a dream'
A Dream Within A Dream (working title) is a sound, movement & light installation piece, using an interactive narrative structure to guide audiences through experience about the subconscious.
Fusing circus, video games, interactive technology and theatre and created in collaboration
with Sammy Metcalfe (Sleepwalk Collective).
The Role: Project Manager/Producer
Symoné is looking for a U.K. based project manager/producer to work alongside in the initial research and development stages for a medium to large scale installation piece funded by Arts Council England.
Details
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Salary: £200 per day for 20 days across project
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Contract dates: Flexible - to be discussed and agreed with the right candidate
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Work location: Remote working
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Hours: Approx two days a week (hours negotiable) throughout selected working periods
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Particularly interested in working with those that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or of the global majority (non-essential)
Roles and Responsibilities
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Work in partnership with Symoné, Leonardo Lami (technical producer), and Sammy Metcalfe (sound designer/collaborator)
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Arts Council England funding reporting
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Booking accommodation and travel
- Team management
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Creating and negotiating contracts
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Scheduling and timetabling
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Finance/budget administration management, and paying team members
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Liaise with external parties on prep work required for project
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Verifying creative team invoices and making payments
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Artist Liaison/company management/people management
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Finding and hiring rehearsal space
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Manage project health and safety including risk assessments
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Booking travel and accommodation
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Future project planning
Essential Experience/Skills
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A knowledge and interest in Symoné's work as well as interest in interactive technological, live art, and circus as well as an interest in video gaming and/or playful art
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Minimum 3 years experience as a producer or management role in the arts
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Experience and relationships with a variety of funding organisations
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Have a broad network of professional industry contacts eg: fundraisers, potential partners, PR etc.
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Experience across different artistic disciplines including at least two of the following - circus, performance art, visual art, interactive technology
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Strong organizational skills and financial & fundraising acumen
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Commitment to understanding, exploring and implementing accessible ways of working
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Ability to network - to create and maintain existing networks. Confidence in communicating with a broad range of people to develop new and existing relationships into long term partnerships
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Ability to self-manage, working independently to agreed deadlines whilst establishing and maintaining regular communication and 2-way feedback processes with Symoné
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Strong communication skills and ability to manage a team of freelancers
The Role: Access Worker/Artist Assistant
Symoné is looking for a U.K. based artist assistant/access worker to work alongside in the initial research and development stages for a A Dream Within A Dream.
Details
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Salary: £175 per day for 16 days across project
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Contract: Flexible - to be discussed and agreed with the right candidate
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Work location: Remote working and in studio
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Hours: Approx two days a week (hours negotiable) throughout selected working periods
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LGBTQIA+ and/or global majority identifying
Roles and Responsibilities
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Working closely with Symoné and the project manager
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Support Symoné to keep project creatively by helping identify scope and creative deadlines
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Google proficient (drive, calendar, gmail, docs, etc.)
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Writing emails on behalf of Symoné
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Buying props/technical equipment
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Attend meetings and taking minutes
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Basic audio editing
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Experience with photoshop, adobe premiere pro, or similar photo or video editing software
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Social media management
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Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Essential Experience/Skills
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A knowledge and interest in Symoné's work as well as interest in interactive technological, live art, and circus as well as an interest in video gaming and/or playful art
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Proactive work style: Ability to take direction from the artist as well as take initiative and help out where needed
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Minimum 2 years experience as a junior producer or junior stage manager role, or similar position
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Valid UK drivers license
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Commitment to understanding, exploring and implementing accessible ways of working, and well knowledged and experienced with access support
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Demonstrate a pleasant and professional manner and an interest in integrating care in the workplace
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Ability to self-manage, working independently to agreed deadlines whilst establishing and maintaining regular communication and 2-way feedback processes with Symoné
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Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and excellent time keeping skills
How To Apply
Applications closed. Please contact Symoné at symone.artist@gmail.com by 10am May 3rd with CV, website and cover letter discussing your work and experience in relationship to the described requirements of this role.