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.


Full Time

DESCRIPTION

The role of Project Manager will be to assess and respond to new opportunities from existing or new clients in a timely, on brand and coherent way, to manage the preproduction process with the client and our inhouse teams and to deliver the event on site, on time, on budget and to the standard PDS is known for delivering.

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EXPERIENCE

  • Relevant industry experience in project management, specifically in three dimensional creative build activations
  • Good working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
  • Experience of interacting with clients and suppliers
  • Experience costing projects and managing budgets
  • Experience running site installation teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all elements of the live event production process from start to finish including:

  • Responding to initial client briefs swiftly and clearly
  • Costing and quoting projects
  • Managing budgets to ensure expected profit levels are met
  • Pre-empting and resolving project related problems
  • Production of technical layouts and construction drawings in CAD
  • Plan loading lists, technical requirements and site requirements
  • Managing fit-ups and breakdowns in a safe and professional manner

SKILLS

  • Costing and quoting creative build projects
  • Clear communication
  • Positive and can-do attitude
  • Proficient in 2D AutoCAD as a minimum.  Experience in Sketch-up and/or 3DSMax is useful
  • Clean driving license with the ability to drive 3.5tn vans

SALARY
Competitive (based on experience).

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

Full Time / Part Time

DESCRIPTION

Our busy sewing workroom is looking for an experienced and talented Production Assistant to assist in the manufacturing of our drapes.

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

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.

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Closing date: 22 September, 2023

EXPERIENCE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To use the company’s sewing machines, overlocker and other workroom equipment to manufacture theatrical drapes and other fabric items
  • To be proactive about identifying tasks that need carrying out. 
  • To work according to company health and safety policies.
  • Be willing to work with and alongside any other area of PDS as and when required. 
  • Always maintaining a high level of customer service and attention to detail.  

SKILLS

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

SALARY
£22,672 PA

Or send your CV over to nicky@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 Derby. 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 Derby 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.

Freelance

DESCRIPTION

Our warehouse is always looking for warehouse technicians to assist our busy building based operations in Derby.

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

As a freelance warehouse technician you will support the pre-production process for events alongside the day to day operations of the company. Everyday is varied and you’ll have the opportunity to be apart of the amazing work that we do. The warehouse works alongside other departments in the company pulling together all the different aspects of an event and ensuring it gets loaded out of the building on time.

EXPERIENCE

  • Relevant experience in the live events industry (not essential).
  • Experience of working within a warehouse environment (not essential).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under the instruction of the warehouse team, undertake the prep and de-prep of equipment for events.
  • Assist with the safe loading and un-loading of vehicles coming to and going from the building.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and checks of equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work environment at all times.
  • Adhere to the companies health and safety policies.
  • Work alongside other areas of the company as and when required.

SKILLS

  • High attention to detail.
  • Time management and organisational skills.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Enthusiastic and driven attitude.

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!


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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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