Prop Maker (Grade 1)

Are you an exceptional senior prop maker with experience in a construction workshop? Do you have excellent CAD drawing skills together with practical knowledge of 3D printing? Can you work creatively with a wide range of materials to produce everything from handmade crocodile sculptures to beautifully crafted calligraphy, delicate miniature puppets, and enchanting potion bottles?

This is a wonderful role for a highly experienced https://www.rsc.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-theatre/props – Prop Maker to help with delivering innovative, high quality and sustainable stage props for productions across all RSC stages.

Based in our Scenic Workshops, in Stratford-upon-Avon, you will play a key role in leading the small and effective team, mentoring others and deputising for the Head of Props. With an exciting upcoming https://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/ – artistic programme for 2026, you will work with and support the creative vision of designers and directors, whilst ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective operations.

This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

You will be working 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm with occasional evenings and Saturdays.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone’s responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC’s environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

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