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About the job
We are currently recruiting Technicians to join our Layered Reality™ team at The Gunpowder Plot: The Immersive Experience (www.gunpowderimmersive.com). This is a layered reality multi-sensory experience set across a vast 22,000 sq/ft, combining music, immersive theatre, virtual reality, motion simulators, and 5D effects.
Position Summary
The Technician is a vital role to ensure we deliver this cutting-edge experience at the optimal level to all guests. On a daily basis, the technical department work as a team to implement planned and reactive maintenance throughout the experience, ensuring the day-to-day operation is running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. During live show periods, the technical department operates the master show control system, which triggers all aspects from the opening of doors allowing people to move around, to more traditional technologies such as lighting, sound, and AV. During this time they are also responsible for information flow about elements of the show to both cast and crew, so good communication skills are key.
Scope & Responsibilities
Working within the technical team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties. Responsibilities include completing daily/weekly reports, operating and maintaining the lighting, sound, video projection, pyro, and automation around the venue, along with ensuring that the site is safe for all staff and guests. During live periods you will be expected to operate the master show control system and other tasks as required. You will further be responsible for troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise, sometimes independently and at speed during live show operations.
Background & Experience
You will be a self-motivated, focused individual, who can work well within a team and is able to demonstrate knowledge in the use of technical disciplines including Audio, Video, Lighting, timecode, Dante, and QLab operation. Experience with the application of virtual reality technology and previous experience in immersive theatre is preferred. In-house training will be given on the systems. Technical theatre education is desirable.
Desired Attributes
Minimum Three Years’ Experience In a Technical Position.
A clear understanding of health & safety.
Ability to take initiative and remain calm under pressure.
Excellent communication skills.
100% Flexible (evening and weekend work will be required).
Job Title: Technician
Responsible to: Technical Manager
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Probation: 3 Months
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Location: Tower Hill, EC3N 4EE
Please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role, why you would like to work for us and why we should hire you.
About the company
The first Layered Reality™ experience, SOMNAI was launched in London in March 2018 winning praise and awards for its innovation: ‘The trippy VR show that takes you to dreamland’ – The Guardian. ‘It’s like we’re entering an episode of Black Mirror’’ – Time Out.
Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience opened in May 2019 and is a Layered Reality™ multi-sensory immersive experience set across a vast 22,000 sq ft. setting that combines Jeff Wayne’s music, immersive theatre, virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms and cutting-edge 5D effects.
Each visitor can STEP WITHIN and participate in the story of The War of The Worlds which has inspired and terrified generations.
Layered Reality™ has won 7 awards so far including a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement. The awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, presented at Disneyland California.