Rachel Carter

Designer for Opera Room ‘Ebb’ and ‘The Invited’                           

May-August 2015

 

• Collaborating within the production team, designing set, costumes and working to an assigned budget.

• Working with the Director to develop and produce final designs.

• Generated design and model creation time estimates when needed.

• Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.

 

 

Production Designer for Kensington Temple Studio            

February 2015-Present

 

• Working as Production Designer on Kensington Temples TV series 'Swords of the Spirit'.

• Developing design concepts with architectural influenced research.

• Technical drawings created from the concept drawings and research. 

 

 

Design Assistant for DEM Productions                                                                           

October-December 2014

 

• Design Assistant on the production of 'Piranha Heights' for DEM productions.

• Assisting Designer with research into materials, props and costumes.

• Sourcing the props and costumes for the show.

 

 

Designer for Ain't Got No Home Productions of ‘Pushers’   

July-August 2014

 

• Collaborated with the Director to execute artistic vision using a 3D model and drawings.

• Developed artistic visual designs while working within defined technical constraints.

• Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

 

 

Designer for Opera Room                        

July 2014

 

• Designer and Set Dresser for 'Flat Pack for the 'Tête à Tête festival.

• Creating an immersive operatic performance.

• Collaborating within a small company.

 

 

Designer for Debut Festival                                                                                    

December 2013-February 2014

 

• Collaborative project including a large scale production team.

• Working closely with Director and Writer in developing the overall design.

• Liaised with stage managers, set construction, lighting and costume makers

 

 

Designer Assistant for Es Devlin Studios                                                                      

November 2013

 

• Assisting Designer on the build of the set for 'Toy Shop'.

• Working from the Designers drawings to construct the set.

 

 

Costume Assistant for We Will Rock You                                                                     

August-September 2013

 

• Assisting the Wardrobe Manager with the annual review of the show.

• Sampling and sourcing materials across London, matching up costume fabrics.

• Aiding costume fittings.

 

 

Scenic Carpenter for the Royal Opera House                                                            

August 2013

 

• Constructing the set within a tight time constraint.

• Working to a high standard making sure the set was assembled correctly.

• Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximise efficiency.

 

Designer for Axis Arts ‘This Solemn Mockery’                                                              

May-June 2013

 

• Collaborated within a small team.

• Designing creatively to work with limited budget and time constraints.

 

 

Art Department Assistant for Reelscape Films                                                             

May 2013

 

• Assisting the Art Director with constructing set dressing and making props for the film set for ‘Fortune Cookie’

• Resetting after every shot making sure that everything was set correctly.

 

 

Installation Designer for The Polka Theatre                                                                

March-September 2013

 

• Designing and installing 'Curiouser and Curiouser' for The Polka Theatre. 

• Creating a 3D model of the installation.

• Working to the specifications of the company.

 

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Designer for Axis Arts                                                                                                  

March-May 2013

 

• Collaborating in a small team designing for the production of 'Gentlemen Please'.

• Working closely with the Director throughout to produce a clear overall design.

• Shooting and editing a promotion video for the show.

 

 

Design Intern for Top Story                                                                                         

January 2013

 

• Assisting the Designer on installing the set.

• Working mostly with LED strips, learning how to install and connect together.

 

 

Costume Assistant London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies                   

February-September 2012

 

• Part of my job preparing for both rehearsals and the full performances including a variety of different aspects such as breaking down, making, maintaining and cleaning costumes. 

• My role included making the costumes, attending fittings and the responsibility to deal with the final checks of costumes before the performers went out for the opening of the ceremonies.