Senior Set Designer - Theatre & Live Events

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Artistic projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Set Designer based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will conceive and execute compelling stage environments for theatre and live events, collaborating with directors and creative teams to translate concepts into tangible, stunning sets.

The role demands strong design, construction knowledge, and budget management, with a passion for storytelling and immersive audience experiences in a fast-paced entertainment landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Scenic Design, Theatre Design, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years as a Set Designer with a strong portfolio of theatre or live events.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative set designs for theatre productions, live events, and other performance formats.
• Collaborate with directors, lighting and costume designers to realise a unified artistic vision.
• Create detailed technical drawings, scale models, and renderings for set construction and budgeting.
• Oversee construction and installation of sets with technical crews and scenic artists.
• Manage set design budget, source materials, obtain quotes, and track expenses.
• Ensure designs comply with venue specifications, safety regulations and structural integrity.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Scenic Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Set Designer based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will conceive and execute compelling stage environments for theatre and live events, collaborating with directors and creative teams to translate concepts into tangible, stunning sets.

The role demands strong design, construction knowledge, and budget management, with a passion for storytelling and immersive audience experiences in a fast-paced entertainment landscape.