Head of Visuals (Rave Experience)

Job Summary

Electric Theatre Workshop is looking for an experienced Head of Visuals to join the creative team for Rave Experience, a brand-new 20-minute immersive production premiering as part of Northern Lights Dumfries, 29-31 January 2027. Rave Experience combines film, dance, motion graphics and sound.

Job Description

The Head of Visuals will lead the visual development and delivery of the production, taking the agreed storyboard and bringing it to life as a coherent visual journey.

You will work collaboratively with two emerging motion graphics designers, a filmmaker, two sound designers, our AV production team and the wider creative team.

The role will involve developing the overall visual language, creating key visual content, compositing film, animation and motion graphics, coordinating contributions from other visual artists and ensuring final projection-ready content is delivered to specification and on time.

We are looking for a generous collaborator who can provide strong creative leadership while creating space for emerging artists to experiment, explore and contribute meaningfully through the Lab process. Experience of animation, motion design, compositing, immersive/multi-screen content, film, projection or digital art would be particularly relevant.
Fee: £7,500 for 30 days (£250 per day)
Contract: September 2026 - January 2027
Development Lab: 7-10 September, Dumfries - minimum two days required
Closing date: 12pm, 25 August 2026
Online interviews: 26 August 2026
To apply, send a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience to Graham Main, Executive Producer, at [email protected].
Informal pre-application conversations with Graham are very welcome.
Rave Experience is supported through Creative Scotland's Expanded Festivals programme, Dumf

Job Requirements

We are looking for an experienced visual artist and creative leader with skills across animation, motion design, compositing, film, immersive media or large-scale projection.

You should be confident taking an agreed storyboard and translating it into a coherent 20-minute, four-screen visual experience, while working closely with our AV production team to ensure content is technically achievable and delivered on time.

You will need experience of leading or coordinating other creative practitioners and be comfortable working collaboratively across film, dance, sound and digital media.
You should be a generous collaborator, able to provide strong creative leadership while creating space for emerging artists to experiment, explore and contribute meaningfully through the Lab process.

You must be available for at least two days of our development Lab in Dumfries between 7-10 September 2026 and for agreed development, technical and production commitments through to the end of January 202

Job Responsibilities

Lead the visual development and delivery of Rave Experience, translating the agreed storyboard into a coherent 20-minute, four-screen immersive production.

Establish the overall visual language and create key animation, motion graphics and visual sequences. Composite film, animation, graphics and other visual assets into the finished work.

Lead and coordinate two emerging Motion Graphics Designers, the Filmmaker and other visual collaborators, creating space for emerging artists to experiment through the Lab process.

Work collaboratively with the dance, sound and wider creative teams to integrate all elements of the experience. Work in partnership with the AV production team to ensure content is technically achievable, projection-ready and delivered on time.

Attend development, technical and production sessions, supporting testing, calibration and final adjustments, and take responsibility for delivering the completed visual experience for its January 2027 premiere.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Head of Visuals (Rave Experience)
Salary: £50k+
Hours: Full time
Artform: Digital media
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Location: Remote

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, your approach to the role and why you would like to be part of Rave Experience.
Applications should be sent to:

Graham Main, Executive Producer
[email protected]

Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

We recognise that this is a relatively quick turnaround and welcome applications from people working across animation, motion graphics, film, immersive media, projection, digital art and related creative disciplines.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please get in touch with Graham by email.

We are very happy to talk through the project, the creative process, the Lab and what we are looking for from the Head of Visuals.

Contact name: Graham Main
Contact email: [email protected]

About Northern Lights Dumfries

Northern Lights Dumfries is an ambitious winter arts festival transforming Dumfries through light, performance, projection and immersive experiences. Produced by Electric Theatre Workshop, the festival brings together artists, communities and unusual spaces to create accessible cultural experiences for local audiences and visitors. Northern Lights returns 29-31 January 2027, with Rave Experience forming part of the festival programme.

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