Set Designer

Set Designer

Pocklington Arts Centre Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Artform: Design
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
Yorkshire
  • Part time
  • Under £10K

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Pocklington Arts Centre is seeking a Set Designer for its 2026 Christmas production, a brand new festive family show written by Elizabeth Godber.

Job Description

We are looking for an imaginative and collaborative designer to create the visual concept and set design for the production, working closely with the writer, director and PAC team to bring the world of the show to life.

The role also includes designing a small foyer installation linked to PAC's wider Christmas programme and themed around the world of the show, helping to extend the visual identity of the production beyond the auditorium and into the audience's arrival experience.

This role is for concept and design only. The successful designer will work alongside PAC and the appointed maker to realise the final design.

Fee
£800 fixed fee

This covers set design, concept development, design meetings and delivery of the final design.

Timeline
Design period: October 2026
Final design to be delivered by: early November 2026
Foyer installation design to be ready for installation by: 21 November 2026

Applicants should be available across October 2026 for design development and production meetings, with final designs delivered in time for PAC and the appointed maker to progress build and installation ahead of rehearsals and the launch of the Christmas programme.

The role is expected to involve approximately 45 hours of work, delivered flexibly across the production period.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with
Experience of set design for theatre or live performance
Strong visual storytelling and conceptual design skills
The ability to create practical, achievable designs within a modest budget
Good communication and collaborative working skills

We are particularly keen to hear from designers based in Yorkshire / the North, or within a realistic travelling distance of Pocklington, East Yorkshire.

Job Responsibilities

Role includes
Developing the set concept and visual world of the production
Attending design / production meetings with the writer, director and PAC team
Producing a final set design suitable for the scale and technical requirements of PAC
Designing a small foyer installation connected to the production and wider Christmas programme
Working within the agreed budget and practical parameters of the production
Liaising with PAC staff and the appointed maker regarding the realisation of the design

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Set Designer
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Design
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    Yorkshire
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Job: Set Designer

Job: Set Designer

Organisation: Pocklington Arts Centre

Postcode: YO42 2AR

How to Apply

Please send:
• a short expression of interest
• your CV
• examples of previous design work / portfolio links
to [email protected] by 14th August 2026