Lead Freelance Set Builder - Studio Sets & Carpentry

Inspired Thinking Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Up to 40% work from home

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Skills development support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a Freelance Set Builder to support a wide range of set-build elements for photography and motion shoots. You will lead freelance teams, build room sets, and translate creative briefs into practical builds while maintaining safety and efficiency on schedule.

You will collaborate with production and studio teams, manage materials, and contribute to set maintenance and upgrades. Flexible hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in set construction for photography/film/theatre.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and deliver builds.
• Experience leading freelance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead freelance set-build teams to deliver studio sets and prototypes on time and to brief.
• Construct full room sets for photography, film and content production projects.
• Carry out joinery, decorating, tiling, flooring installation and furniture construction.
• Interpret briefs and translate concepts into high‑quality set builds.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure health & safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Health & Safety

Team Leadership

Project Coordination

Communication

Problem Solving

Budget Awareness

Education

Carpentry qualification or equivalent

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a Freelance Set Builder to support a wide range of set-build elements for photography and motion shoots. You will lead freelance teams, build room sets, and translate creative briefs into practical builds while maintaining safety and efficiency on schedule.

You will collaborate with production and studio teams, manage materials, and contribute to set maintenance and upgrades. Flexible hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package are offered.