Join Our Team

We are always on the lookout for hungry, humble people with a passion for events. If you would like to join our team or perhaps work with us on a freelance basis please take a look at the jobs we have posted below.


Freelance

DESCRIPTION

Our busy workshop is looking to expand our pool of freelance Scenic Painters and Prop Makers for projects that require more specialised experience and techniques. No two days are the same at Presentation Design Services, and we want to be ready for the needs of our clients.

As a freelance Scenic Artist or Prop Maker, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing and production of our projects. You’ll work from drawings and 3D renders produced by our design department to fabricate high-quality set pieces and props for large-scale events. We are looking for freelance Scenic Painters and Prop Makers who are both happy to both lead within their specialism and work as part of a collaborative team delivering exceptional scenic elements.

Precision and attention to detail are crucial in this role, along with the ability to work efficiently to deadlines while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.

Presentation Design Services is a live events production company based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Check out the rest of our site to get a feel for the wide variety of exciting projects we deliver.

Please send us an email which includes your main skill sets, CV, examples of your work/ digital portfolio, rates, and any other relevant info.

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in theatrical scenic art
  • Experience in theatrical prop making
  • Relevant industry experience with proven years of work

SKILLS

  • A passion for scenic art and/or prop making
  • Ability to lead a team in their specialism
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with a range of tools, equipment & materials

Or send your CV over to careers@designservices.co.uk now.

Freelance

DESCRIPTION

Our busy Workshop is always on the lookout for experienced and talented freelancers to assist in the painting and creation of our projects.

As a freelancer, you will work as part of a team to realise set pieces for various types of event projects. We mostly work with paint but can also be called upon to work with other materials. No two days are the same, and being flexible is key. You’ll work from drawings and 3D renders produced within our design department and under the instruction of the Creative Production Technician.

Precision and attention to detail are crucial within the role.

Presentation Design Services is a live events production company based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Check out the rest of our site to get a feel for the types of work we do.

Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer; standard hourly rate applies. Please get in touch with us for further information.

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of large-scale painting for events, theatre or home decor
  • Experience of working in the live events or theatre industries would be beneficial

SKILLS

  • Enthusiastic and passionate about painting and other crafts
  • Ability to achieve a high finish on painted items
  • Ability to work with a range of tools, equipment & materials
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Prop making, sewing, upholstery and set dressing experience

Or send your CV over to careers@designservices.co.uk now.

Freelance

DESCRIPTION

Our busy sewing workroom is always on the lookout for experienced and talented freelancers to assist in the manufacturing of our drapes.

Drapemakers is a drape manufacturers working within Presentation Design Services in Alfreton, Derbyshire. You can learn more about what we do right here.

As a freelancer you will be required to use the company’s industrial sewing machines, overlocker and other workroom equipment to manufacture theatrical drapes and other fabric items under the instruction of the Workroom Manager and Manufacturing Supervisor.

Precision and attention to detail is crucial within the role.

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of working with industrial sewing machines is essential
  • Experience of working in the live events or theatre industries would be beneficial

SKILLS

  • Ability to handle large fabrics which can be heavy is essential
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with other members of the team, and to be able to respond to changing deadlines throughout the day is essential
  • Comfortable with working away from base at customers’ venues would be beneficial

Or send your CV over to nicky@designservices.co.uk now.

Freelance

DESCRIPTION

Our busy workshop is currently on the look-out for an experienced and talented Scenic Bench Joiner based at our unit in Derby.

Presentation Design Services is a live events production company based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Check out the rest of our site to get a feel for the types of work we do.

As a freelance Scenic Bench joiner you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing and production process for any of our event work. You’ll work from drawings produced from within our design department to fabricate high quality set pieces for large-scale event work.

Precision and attention to detail is crucial within the role.

You’ll work on a freelance basis dependant on the busyness of the workshop department. Whilst working here you’ll be able to increase your creative skills, technical knowledge, time management as well as you manufacturing skills.

EXPERIENCE

  • A degree in joinery (or similar higher education training).
  • Time served joiner.
  • Relevant industry experience through placement or work experience is advantageous, but not essential.

SKILLS

  • Enthusiastic and passionate about woodwork.
  • Knowledge of scenic construction techniques & creation of set elements utilising  CNC parts.
  • Competency working from technical drawings.
  • Ability to work with a range of tools, equipment & materials.
  • Attention to detail.
  • A flair for creativity & working on bespoke one off items, from start to finish.
  • Able to work collaboratively with a willingness to learn.
  • Excellent time management, organisational skills & a strong work ethic.
  • Able to take direction and build on feedback.
  • A willingness to keep learning.

Interested? Click below to complete our Freelancer application form.

Not Your Jam?

If you can’t see the role you’re looking for we would still love to hear from you. Drop us a message and say hi, and we’ll get back to you if something crops up! careers@designservices.co.uk

If you’re a freelancer, fill in our freelancer application form via the button below. We’ll be in touch!


Presentation Design Services Group photo on Awayday 2024

Who Are We?

We are a highly effective team of designers, makers, technicians and organisers who tap each other’s strengths to produce astonishing results. We pride ourselves on providing production services that exceed expectations, embody a sense of theatre and creativity whilst being world-class, slick and faultless. To achieve all of this we need people with both passion and expertise.


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