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THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE THE ENTIRE SET DESIGN SECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT:<\/p>\r\n

Associated Designers of Canada, A.D.C. Standards and Working Procedures<\/p>\r\n

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT.<\/p>\r\n

The DESIGN CO-ORDINATOR<\/strong>, is responsible for co-ordinating scenic or costume design elements. The position of DESIGN CO-ORDINATOR <\/strong>usually exists in the absence of a contracted SET or COSTUME DESIGNER <\/strong>and the expectation is that the CO-ORDINATOR <\/strong>translates the design needs into drawings and models that conform to the Ryerson School of Performance\u2019s (and A.D.C.\u2019s) standards.<\/p>\r\n

The DESIGN CO-ORDINATOR <\/strong>is not expected to have the same creative freedom and billing as a Designer. However, in some cases, this position may have artistic control over certain aspects of the design. In all cases, sketches and drawings must conform to the above mentioned ADC design standards.<\/p>\r\n

The DESIGN CO-ORDINATOR <\/strong>is responsible for all scenic elements, props and paint treatments, and works closely with the different HEADS OF DEPARTMENT. <\/strong>In the case of Costume, this position works closely with the team in the Wardrobe shop.<\/p>\r\n

DESIGN CO-ORDINATORS <\/strong>do not supervise in a management sense. All requests for unapproved work or changes to the design resulting in increased costs, must be negotiated with Production Management (for budget and scheduling implications), Technical Direction (for overall technical implications), and Heads of Department (for delegation and supervision of staff).<\/p>\r\n

At the School, all DESIGNER CO-ORDINATORS <\/strong>must sign a contract, indicating acceptance of all duties and obligations, and outlining design due dates. Failure to perform according to contractual obligations may lead to academic penalty.<\/p>\r\n

The responsibilities of the DESIGN CO-ORDINATOR <\/strong>shall include but not be limited to:<\/p>\r\nPRIOR TO REHEARSAL<\/strong>\r\n