Pyrotechnic Designer
Pyrotechnic Designer
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Job Description
Pyrotechnic designers develop a pyrotechnical design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the pyrotechnic designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Pyrotechnic designers develop plans, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. Pyrotechnic designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating pyrotechnical art outside a performance context..
Top 27 specific things you need to know
As a Pyrotechnic Designer, you will need to master following:
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- define artistic approach
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan pyrotechnical effects
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- promote health and safety
- propose improvements to artistic production
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
Top 12 general things you need to know
More generally, a pyrotechnic designer is also versed in:
- attend rehearsals
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- present artistic design proposals
- research new ideas
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use personal protection equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work with respect for own safety
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent pyrotechnic designer
It also helps to know the following:
- analyse the need for technical resources
- build pyrotechnical devices
- calculate design costs
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- obtain pyrotechnic permits
- operate pyrotechnical control
- prospect new customers
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- store pyrotechnical materials
- test pyrotechnical effects
- update budget
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
- copyright legislation
- develop professional network
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- manage personal professional development
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform first fire intervention
- provide documentation
- work safely with machines
Top employers for this job
Pyrotechnic Designer (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer
