Application Deadline: Friday 28th February 2025, 18:00 (GMT)
FULL RECRUITMENT PACKS BELOW
Celebrating our 15th anniversary, Joss Arnott Dance (JAD) are seeking a professional, freelance designer to create, source and produce an original costume for our new dance and multimedia production “Meet the Hatter” touring from Autumn 2025.
This role will work closely with the Artistic Director to conceive and design imaginative costumes complimentary of the style and aesthetic of the production.
We are looking for a passionate, eager person with strong design and communication skills, someone who is creative, committed and wants to work with Joss Arnott Dance.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Some key responsibilities and requirements include;
- Consulting with the Artistic Director and creative team on the visual concept of the costume.
- Designing and producing/making original costumes for the performer. (2x dancers for leading Hatter role (double-casted), same costume design).
- Working both remotely and in the studio/theatre with the creative team where necessary.
- Ensuring the designs are of a professional standard at the highest quality.
- To provide design ideas during regular intervals throughout the R&D and creation process.
- Ensuring the designs are complimentary of the production’s artistic vision.
- Attending events where necessary, to be negotiated in advance.
- Meeting deadlines when required.
FEES – The payment for this post will be negotiated in advance before a contract is issued, plus payment of any expenses if required to travel outside of the specified working location (negotiated alongside the contract).
Please note, JAD are a fair pay organisation, working with industry guidance from equity and unions to ensure pay and fees are in line with industry standards.
If an additional collaborator is required to produce/make the costumes this can be discussed at interview stage. Please state preference in application.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send us
- A current and up to date CV (2x pages maximum)
- A covering letter (no longer then 1 side of A4) outlining your experience, creative process and why you have applied for the role
- Examples of your work
- A completed equal opportunities monitoring form found HERE or on the callout page on our website.
Please send the above to: opportunities@jossarnottdance.com
Subject heading: “Costume Designer callout – Meet the Hatter”
Video Applications: We are also happy to receive video submissions (3-minutes maximum) outlining the requested information above. Our preferred method of receiving these are through a private Vimeo or Dropbox link (with password if required) or via WeTransfer.
Joss Arnott Dance is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please notify us of any access needs for applying and we will endeavour to accommodate these to the best of our ability.
KEY DATES
Application Deadline: Friday 28th February 2025, 18:00 (GMT)
Friday 14th March 2025: Successful applicants will be notified by this date and be invited to an online interview. We regretfully are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants or provide feedback.
Week of 31st March 2025: Online interviews for selected applicants will take part during this week. Appointments will be arranged in advance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Artistic Director via the contact details below and we will endeavour to respond to any questions at the earliest possible opportunity:
Joss Arnott | E: info@jossarnottdance.com
