Josie Griffiths
Clapham,London
Summary
Skilled in scenic painting, AutoCAD, 3D printing, and SketchUp, with a strong background in model making and texture painting. Proficient in Adobe Suite and editing, complemented by excellent research and teamwork skills. Adept at 2D design, bringing creativity and precision to every project.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Backstage Dresser (Maternity Cover)
Book of Mormon
London
07.2023 - Current
- Mastered 5 out of 7 costume tracks for the show, demonstrating versatility and the ability to step in and cover for absent or holidaying dressers, ensuring continuity and smooth operations during performances.
- Provided high-level support in fast-paced backstage environments, ensuring the smooth and timely preparation of costumes for cast members.
- Coordinated wardrobe schedules, managing costume changes and ensuring that all items were prepped and ready for use, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Communicated effectively with cast members, production teams, and other staff, ensuring clarity and smooth operations during live performances.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks in a highly dynamic environment, adapting quickly to last-minute changes and ensuring minimal disruption to the performance schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of costume inventory, tracked usage, and reported necessary repairs or replacements, ensuring efficient resource management.
- Collaborated with other team members to deliver high-quality service under pressure, contributing to overall production success while ensuring the comfort and readiness of performers
- Attention to Detail & Personalization: Just as I learn and adapt to each actor's specific preferences for how they like their costumes set up (e.g., folding, order of dressing), I ensure that office tasks, schedules, and resources are tailored to each team member's needs. This attention to detail helps ensure efficiency and comfort, whether it’s preparing documents, organizing calendars, or arranging office materials to align with individuals' preferences.
- Managing Personal Preferences & Customizing Solutions: By understanding how each actor prefers their clothing and ensuring everything is in the right order, I demonstrate my ability to manage personal preferences and customize solutions to meet individual needs. In an office role, this skill translates to organizing workflows, arranging meetings, and creating processes that work best for the team members involved, helping to increase productivity and morale.
- Efficiency & Organization: I work quickly to ensure that costumes and clothing items are ready and organized, enabling the actor to move smoothly through their preparation. Similarly, in an office, I can ensure that resources, documents, and schedules are prepared ahead of time, reducing delays and increasing overall efficiency. This is especially important in high-pressure office environments where being proactive and prepared can make a significant difference.
- Building Rapport & Understanding Needs: Just as I build rapport with actors to understand their personal preferences, I can apply this skill in an office environment by building relationships with staff, understanding their working styles, and anticipating their needs. This helps foster a positive and productive environment, where team members feel supported and valued.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: In a fast-paced theatre setting, actors may have last-minute changes in their costume needs or preferences. I’ve learned to adapt quickly to these changes, which mirrors the flexibility required in an office environment to handle unexpected requests, changing schedules, or urgent tasks. Being adaptable helps maintain smooth operations, even in situations that require quick thinking or changes to plans.
Freelance Scenic Painter and Prop Maker
various
London, UK
03.2017 - Current
- Led team briefings, ensuring all members were aligned with project requirements, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills essential for coordinating office teams and projects.
- Advised on product selection and finishes, balancing budget, timescales, and workforce requirements, showcasing my ability to manage resources efficiently—a key skill in office management.
- Created samples, prototypes, and visual aids to support preliminary design stages, illustrating my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly—an asset for creating office reports, presentations, or project proposals.
- Reviewed drawings, mock-ups, and mood boards to ensure alignment with clients' creative vision, demonstrating attention to detail and a strong understanding of client needs—valuable in ensuring that office projects meet client or team requirements.
- Produced professional presentations using various CAD programs to convey design intent, reflecting my proficiency in using digital tools to communicate effectively—a useful skill for managing office documentation and creating professional reports or presentations.
Production Assistant
Harrow School
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively liaising with individuals at all levels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Assisted in project planning and coordination, working closely with the designer to set up and deliver production schedules and design requirements.
- Flexibly switched between roles in both the Technical and Design Teams, ensuring smooth operations by supporting ad-hoc tasks and troubleshooting as needed.
- Conducted equipment inspections to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with production standards, showcasing attention to detail and risk management.
- Supported the setup and operation of sound and lighting equipment, ensuring readiness for production week and managing technical setups for events in a shared theatre space.
- Contributed to the management of multiple productions per term, coordinating a budget of up to £30k and ensuring resource allocation met the needs of varying cast sizes.
- Collaborated with a small team to maintain and repair production equipment, ensuring optimal performance during ongoing projects.
- Managed and updated production budgets and cost spreadsheets, demonstrating proficiency in financial tracking and cost management.
Assistant Theatre Designer and Scenic Artist
Eton College
Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the successful delivery of over 20 performances annually, managing a variety of production budgets up to £35k, showcasing strong project coordination and financial management skills.
- Designed, built, painted, and dressed sets for up to 4 major productions per year, demonstrating both creative problem-solving and independent project execution under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with directors to integrate their vision into detailed design plans, ensuring alignment with client expectations and ensuring smooth communication between teams.
- Organized and led scenic painting and wardrobe etiquette workshops for students, enhancing team skills and fostering collaboration, similar to leading training or instructional sessions in office environments.
- Provided design consultations to clients, recommending practical solutions for lighting, props, and other production elements, demonstrating client service and problem-solving capabilities.
- Managed project budgets, adjusting designs and plans to meet cost limitations while maintaining quality and artistic vision, reflecting strong organizational and financial management skills.
- Created detailed ground plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views using CAD software, presenting designs to clients and incorporating their feedback to refine and finalize plans.
- Produced mood boards and model boxes during the design and planning phases, effectively communicating ideas visually to stakeholders.
- Coordinated and oversaw the maintenance of theatre sets, props, costumes, and equipment, ensuring they were in excellent working condition and prepared for performances, demonstrating organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Supervised and trained theatre students, ensuring quality and safety standards were met through clear communication and hands-on instruction, a key skill for managing office staff or teams.
- Developed and maintained a system for inventory management, ensuring that tools, equipment, and supplies were readily available for production needs and preventing delays.
- Actively contributed to the maintenance and cleanliness of the workshop and theatre space, underscoring a commitment to a well-organized and efficient working environment.
- Acted as a liaison between the costume, lighting, and prop teams, ensuring all departments were aligned and collaborative efforts ran smoothly, demonstrating your ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Coordinating Meetings & Managing Schedules: I regularly organized meetings with the production manager, director, and other creative teams, ensuring all parties were available and aligned on timelines. This required meticulous calendar management, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and adjusting schedules to ensure everyone was present, a skill directly applicable to scheduling and organizing meetings in an office environment.
- Document & File Management: I prepared and distributed tailored references and files to different departments, ensuring that everyone had the information they needed to execute their tasks. This demonstrates my ability to manage documents, organize resources, and create clear, accessible files, all of which are crucial in maintaining smooth office operations.
- Clear Communication & Follow-ups: I ensured that each department understood their tasks and deadlines, following up as needed to ensure progress. This shows my ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, keep everyone on track, and ensure deadlines are met—skills that are essential for administrative roles where managing workflows and keeping teams on schedule is critical.
- Organizing & Prioritizing Tasks: Managing the requirements of different departments (e.g., design, construction, lighting, costume) taught me how to prioritize tasks and delegate efficiently, ensuring that each team had the necessary resources and information. This is a key transferable skill for office management, where balancing competing priorities and allocating resources effectively is essential.
Freelance Scenic Artist
Self-Employed
Various, UK
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Led and briefed teams on project requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals, showcasing strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Recommended finishes, products, and resources based on budget, timelines, and workforce capabilities, demonstrating practical decision-making and financial management skills.
- Created detailed sketchbooks and samples to support preliminary design stages, illustrating your ability to plan, organize, and present concepts clearly—a key skill for preparing reports and presentations in an office setting.
- Reviewed drawings, mock-ups, and mood boards, ensuring that all creative elements aligned with the client’s vision, showcasing attention to detail and quality control.
- Produced professional presentations using SketchUp and other tools, effectively communicating design intent and direction to clients, reflecting strong visual communication and presentation skills, valuable for office reporting and client interaction.
Prop Maker (Voluntary Work)
The Television Workshop Ltd.
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Delivered educational art instruction to clients and students, showcasing strong communication and teaching abilities—valuable for training or mentoring roles in an office environment.
- Managed the procurement and organization of art and office supplies, demonstrating resource management and organizational skills that are directly applicable to office administration.
- Collaborated with directors and managers to determine project needs, preparing detailed proposals that incorporated production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets, highlighting your ability to create structured plans and manage project timelines.
- Designed and constructed cost-effective props, leveraging established relationships with suppliers and previous employers, demonstrating negotiation and vendor management skills—key for managing office supplies and external vendors.
Scenic Artist
Rocket Scenery
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Mixed and applied paints and finishes according to client specifications, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions—skills that are transferable to managing office tasks and ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Operated and maintained power and hand tools, spray guns, and compressors, showcasing your technical proficiency and ability to manage equipment, which is valuable for maintaining office tools and technology.
- Applied a variety of finishes, including primer, paints, varnishes, and lacquers using both traditional methods and spray techniques, reflecting your versatility and ability to adapt to different processes—important for handling diverse administrative tasks.
- Utilized various scenic techniques such as staining, wallpapering, stenciling, and marbling to achieve high-quality results, demonstrating creativity and problem-solving, skills useful for innovative solutions in administrative roles.
- Contributed to the success of high-profile touring productions, including Warhorse, The Carole King Musical, Evita, Frozen, and more, showcasing your ability to handle high-pressure environments and collaborate on large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills, ensuring all tasks were completed on time and to the highest standards, similar to managing deadlines and tasks in an office setting.
Set & Costume Designer
The Television Workshop Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Completed alterations to costumes, ensuring a perfect fit for specific body types, demonstrating attention to detail and customization skills that are transferable to organizing and tailoring office resources or documents.
- Created visually cohesive character styles that aligned with the director's vision, showcasing creativity and the ability to work within a structured framework—skills that are beneficial when executing projects or tasks within office guidelines.
- Researched and sourced appropriate costumes by reading adapted scripts and collaborating with local suppliers, highlighting your research skills, resourcefulness, and vendor management experience.
- Developed comprehensive looks, incorporating garments, makeup, and wigs to bring characters to life, illustrating your ability to manage multiple elements of a project and coordinate their execution—a useful skill for handling complex administrative tasks.
- Worked independently to design and manage set and costume production with a budget of £1500, overseeing all aspects from concept to completion, demonstrating strong budget management, time management, and project ownership.
- Attended regular meetings and rehearsals to ensure alignment with the director's vision, showcasing your communication and collaboration skills—important for managing stakeholder expectations in an office environment.
- Collaborated with the lighting operator to determine aesthetic requirements, illustrating your ability to work cross-functionally and ensure all aspects of a project align toward a common goal—valuable in office settings where cross-department collaboration is often required.
Life Drawing Tutor
Bespoke Dance and Funtions
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Planned and delivered engaging life drawing sessions to groups of up to 30 participants, showcasing strong presentation and teaching skills that are easily transferable to office training or team-building activities.
- Utilized various mixed media to demonstrate techniques, highlighting creativity and versatility—skills that are valuable for problem-solving and thinking outside the box in an administrative setting.
- Quickly established positive rapport with clients, fostering a welcoming and professional environment, which is essential for building strong client relationships in an office or administrative role.
- Hosted life drawing sessions for corporate events, parties, and team-building days, demonstrating organizational and event coordination skills that are directly applicable to office events and meetings.
- Collaborated closely with the life drawing model to ensure their comfort and safety, showcasing attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, which are important for managing office staff and creating a supportive work environment.
Freelance Scenic Artist
Presentation Design Services
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Familiarized myself with plans and references for the House of Peroni venue in London, ensuring the design met client specifications, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret client needs—skills transferable to office planning and organization.
- Mixed paints and materials to achieve specific textures and shades, adhering to customer specifications, reflecting your ability to manage resources and work within defined requirements, similar to managing office tasks and materials.
- Applied varnishes and protective coatings to enhance durability and ensure the set remained in top condition, illustrating your commitment to quality and long-term results—important for office environments where maintaining equipment and supplies is critical.
- Delivered high-quality results within tight deadlines and budget constraints, exceeding client expectations, highlighting your ability to manage time effectively and produce results under pressure—a key skill in fast-paced office environments.
- Built strong relationships with clients, encouraging referrals and repeat business, showcasing your client-facing communication skills and ability to foster positive relationships, which is vital in office administration roles that require client interaction and service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design Studies
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2015 - 07.2018
Skills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Communication & Client Management
- Budget & Resource Management
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Skills (CAD, Design Software)
- Creative & Design Skills
- Reliability & Professionalism
Timeline
Production Assistant
Harrow School
01.2024 - 07.2024
Backstage Dresser (Maternity Cover)
Book of Mormon
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Theatre Designer and Scenic Artist
Eton College
09.2021 - 12.2023
Prop Maker (Voluntary Work)
The Television Workshop Ltd.
02.2019 - 04.2019
Set & Costume Designer
The Television Workshop Ltd
04.2018 - 06.2018
Freelance Scenic Artist
Presentation Design Services
09.2017 - 09.2017
Scenic Artist
Rocket Scenery
07.2017 - 09.2018
Freelance Scenic Painter and Prop Maker
various
03.2017 - Current
Freelance Scenic Artist
Self-Employed
03.2017 - 06.2023
Life Drawing Tutor
Bespoke Dance and Funtions
03.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design Studies
Nottingham Trent University
09.2015 - 07.2018
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