The Design Coordinator serves as a central figure in the planning, supervision, and logistics of all activities related to the execution and support of the scenographic aspects of student productions. Reporting to the Director of the Set and Costume Design Program, this person ensures clear and effective communication between design students and the heads of workshops and production.

Their main role is to plan, coordinate, and support the scenographic components of student productions (set, costumes, props), while ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards across all scenic practices.

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of operations, a strong sense of planning, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a deep awareness of the creative and technical dynamics specific to the professional theatre environment.

This is a permanent seasonal full-time position (from mid-September to mid-May each year).

Roles and Responsibilities

Production Follow-up and Coordination

Actively participate in production and technical direction meetings, ensuring effective communication between program leadership, workshops, and creative teams;
Draft and distribute meeting minutes, highlighting issues that require special attention;
Be present at key moments (preliminary and final presentations, fittings, load-ins, dressing room setups, prop transfers, CCM day);
Ensure the efficient flow of information and oversee the tracking of material and technical resources by informing management of needs and materials used;
Supervise the productions of second-year students in Acting and Interprétation, including coordinating fittings, shopping, alterations, and budget tracking, in collaboration with the heads of the Monument-National campus workshops;
Maintain regular communication with program leadership regarding challenges, needs, and issues encountered by students during productions.

Communication, Supervision, and Coordination

Foster clear and structured communication between students and workshops (set, paint, costumes, props), participating in joint meetings as needed;
Supervise and support students in carrying out their workshop tasks—particularly in their first year—and assist in the division of tasks between assistants and designers;
Keep schedules up to date and communicate any changes to coaches and the program director.

Costume and Scenic Resource Management

Centralize and organize costume requests for non-production classes and exercises, in collaboration with the costume workshop and the costume department;
Coordinate dressing needs and quick changes with the wardrobe supervisor;
Manage makeup and hairstyling supplies required for scenography courses;
Ensure the application of eco-responsibility principles in the management and maintenance of scenic materials and textiles.

Technical Follow-up and Pedagogical Support

Carry out technical follow-up for costumes in central projects (Production Design and Technical Arts and Création et production programs);
Participate in fittings for the exercice d’ensemble;
Provide logistical and technical support during quick changes or dressing needs on stage;
Reinforce and ensure compliance with safety regulations for the use of the FabLab, the dye room, and the costume workshop;
Guide students in their technical projects (FabLab, sewing, assembly, etc.) and encourage their autonomy and sense of responsibility;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of production processes and pedagogical practices within the scenography department.

Workspace Management and Maintenance (S52)

Ensure the operational management of the S52 space, including scheduling, maintenance, and safety;
Coordinate the use of dressing rooms when S52 is used for this purpose;
Ensure the proper use and condition of the workshop’s basic equipment, communicating with the technical direction regarding any repair, maintenance, or reorganization needs.

Other Responsibilities

Supervise the setup and strike of exhibitions presented in the entrance hall.

Profile and Qualifications

This position is intended for a structured, proactive individual with a strong sense of collaborative leadership. The Design Coordinator serves as the bridge between the pedagogical vision of the National Theatre School and the technical realities of production, directly contributing to the quality, safety, and consistency of student productions.

Required Qualifications

Experience in scenic production management or a related field;
Excellent communication and organizational skills;
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
Strong organizational abilities, with a capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines;
A work approach that is both human-centered and pragmatic;
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Office 365 and Excel) and other database software;
Bilingualism in written and spoken French and English.

What we offer

A competitive salary and flexible working hours;
An attractive vacation package that includes several weeks off annually, two paid weeks during the holiday season, and additional enhanced statutory holidays;
Comprehensive group insurance coverage, including health and dental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and access to telemedicine services — all designed to support you and your family’s well-being;
A defined benefit pension plan;
Free parking at the Saint-Denis Pavilion, offering convenient daily access to your workplace;
The privilege of working each day with a motivated, dedicated, and passionate team, alongside exceptional artists from across Canada and more than 170 talented students representing the next generation of Canadian theatre;
All within a bilingual, inclusive, and diverse work environment that reflects the richness of Canada’s cultural landscape — where respect, collaboration, and creativity are at the core of our values.

How to apply?

Please send your resume and cover letter to cv@ent-nts.ca by November 27, 2025, at 5:00pm.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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We support the right to employment. Therefore, we adhere to an equal employment opportunity program and invite individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, genders, Indigenous, Black, and people of color (IBPOC), as well as individuals with disabilities, to apply.

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About the School

For nearly 65 years, the National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) has been training the next generation of theatre artists. Through its wide range of programs and unique pedagogy, the School has been shaping the cultural landscape from coast to coast to coast. Backed by a renewed vision and an ambitious strategic plan for the years ahead, NTS is working to strengthen its position as the theatre training institution of choice nationwide, while finding innovative ways to attract the emerging artists who will walk its halls—and who will one day help shape our society.

The Monument-National, its landmark theatre that has welcomed diverse cultural and artistic communities since 1893, is also undergoing a transformation, bringing with it a host of opportunities and challenges.