I am looking to supplement our team with a Set dresser.
The successful candidate will work closely with Production Leaders to produce creative and bespoke work. Taking instruction from Project managers, and members of the design team.
This is a Freelance position so a UTR is required or be prepared to register as Self Employed. All potential candidates must have a form of Public Liability Insurance in place.
Standard working hours are 8am – 4.30pm equating to an eight-hour day.
Key responsibilities:
- Create decorations by attaching lights and decorative items to prefabricated steel frames and other structures
- Work closely with the design team throughout the production process to achieve the desired finish
- Refurbish decorations so that they can be re–installed safely and look as good as they did when they were made
- Package decorations so that they can be delivered to site safely without being damaged.
- Carry out basic workshop tasks under the supervision of the Workshop Manager/Supervisors
- Handle stock and decorations safely from storage to production spaces
- Support the Operations dept. with the loading/unloading of Trucks & Vans when required.
Essentials:
- You will need to be a conscientious individual.
- Good time keeping
- Maintain levels of concentration and quality control in both repetitive and more complicated tasks
- Ability to follow instructions accurately (both verbal and written)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Be a positive team member, take personal responsibility and pride in your work
- Follow H & S procedures and rules at all times
Beneficial Experience:
- Window dressing
- Theatre/Set/ event building
- Manufacturing
- Full driving licence
About us:
James Glancy Design is one of the UK’s leading agencies for bespoke, large scale, public-realm installations. We design work for public spaces and commercial venues across the UK and internationally. With a design studio, workshops and warehouses in South London, we design, make, and install: seasonal decorations, placemaking activations, lighting installations, sculptures, and interactive artworks. Our work includes the Christmas lighting designs for Carnaby Street and Regent Street in London alongside placemaking for Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Qatar World Cup.
For examples of our work please see our website: www.jamesglancydesign.com
Equal opportunities
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: From £112.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person