Introduction –

The Workshop Stoke is looking to appoint a skilled Head of Design / CAD to join our Workshop team. This will be a leading role in the team working on the technical design and delivery of numerous exciting projects.

You should be committed to high-quality work and have a keen interest in working across the theatre / events industry.

Design / CAD

· Draw technical drawings, plans, sections, assembly drawing and details to meet the productions requirements.

· Establish and enforce comprehensive CAD standards, workflows and best practices across all projects.

· Maintain accurate logs and details about drawings.

· Maintain accurate cutting schedules for the departments.

· Design elements with Health and Safety in mind, with considerations towards weight, handling and flying.

· Ensure rigorous quality control of CAD outputs and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

· Create and maintain standardized libraries of CAD components, symbols and design templates.

· Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions for design workflow inefficiencies.

· Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and emerging design methodologies.

· Good understanding of CNC / Nesting.

Collaboration & Communication

· Work closely with the Workshop Director, Project Manager, Heads of Departments, Designers to deliver projects on time.

· Communicate effectively with the wider team to ensure clarity on requirements.

Management

· Workshop with the Workshop Director and Project Management on costing new projects.

· Prioritising CAD workload in line with production schedules, project deadlines and operational requirements.

General

· To always track sustainability within the department and model best practice in terms of environmental responsibility.

· Always maintain excellent relationships with external contractors and suppliers.

· To engage and contribute meaningfully to development of The Workshop Stoke and its subsidiaries Business Plan, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Plan.

· To maintain good relations with industry bodies representing the company’s interest within trade union negotiations or other environments in the sector.

· To uphold and embody the Company’s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Dignity at Work policy and Health and Safety policy.

· Any other reasonable duties that arise to fulfil the objectives of The Workshop Stoke and its subsidiaries.

The above is not a definitive list and the Head of Design / CAD should expect to perform any other duties requested in order to facilitate the expansion of the businesses.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

· Proven experience in a senior CAD position.

· Strong practical understanding of wood and steel work.

· Ability to read and interpret designer drawings and model box photographs.

· Knowledge of materials and construction methods used in scenic carpentry, including wood, steel, paint and finishes.

· Awareness of health and safety procedures in a workshop setting.

· Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or onsite installation as per business requirements.

· Knowledge of Vectorworks.

· Ability to prioritise.

· Ability to problem solve using a methodical approach.

· Proven experience of working within internal and external teams.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside of the organisation.

· Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines and work under own initiative.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· Committed to environmental sustainability.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Computer literate on MS applications.

Desirable

· Qualification or training in carpentry, joinery, or technical theatre.

· Good understanding of technical equipment.

· Working knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation and its application in a theatre / event setting.

· Full clean driving license.

· Knowledge of Theatre Green Book and Julie’s Bicycle and / or Carbon Literacy Training.

· First Aid Qualification.

Skills

Essential

· Excellent project management skills.

· Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.

· Proven ability to monitor, report and take steps to mitigate project risks.

· Good written and verbal communications.

· Good time management skills with ability to prioritise.

· Works on own initiative, resourceful and able to troubleshoot.

· Ability to deal with a cross-section of different people from wide ranging backgrounds in diverse circumstances including under pressure in challenging, potentially high charged situations.

Personal Qualities

· Able to develop collaborative working relationships internally and externally.

· Motivated, flexible, and reliable.

· A natural curiosity and interest in digital technology, and the future of the arts and media industries.

· A genuine interest in the development of the arts throughout the UK.

Equal Opportunities

Production Solutions Group and its subsidiaries will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion in the engagement of personnel. 

Salary Range: £42,500 to £47,500 DOE