Job Description

Prop, Set and Costume Designer

Cryptic Creatures of the Creuddyn

Location: Conwy, North Wales
Project Type: Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract
Timeline: September – December 2025

Project Overview

 Puzzle Junction, in partnership with Conwy County Borough Council, is delivering an imaginative and immersive schools project titled:

Cryptic Creatures of the Creuddyn.

The project aims to educate and inspire pupils across Conwy about the rare invertebrates of the limestone habitat on the Great Orme, through a dynamic in-school experience blending performance, interactive props, and environmental storytelling.

We are seeking a creative and practical Prop, Set, and Costume Designer to design and build two distinctive costumes for performers and a suite of engaging props for use in the classroom. These elements will form the visual and tactile core of an interactive learning journey for children aged 7–11, combining science education with theatrical storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Costume Design (2 Performers)

• Design and construct two visually distinctive, practical costumes reflecting characters or creature themes linked to the Orme's biodiversity

• Ensure costumes are performance-ready, transportable, and comfortable for actors working in school environments

• Work collaboratively with the creative team to develop the visual identity of the characters

 Prop and Set Design

• Design and build a set of interactive, durable, and child-safe props to support hands-on classroom engagement

• Create visual and tactile learning tools that represent the limestone landscape and rare invertebrates (e.g. simulated terrain, magnified species models, discovery objects)

• Ensure props align with the learning objectives of the programme and can be easily transported and set up within primary school classrooms

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in set, prop and/or costume design, ideally for educational, immersive, or family audiences

• Strong visual design and practical making skills

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work to deadlines

• Understanding of safety and safeguarding in school settings

• Comfortable working to budget and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Timeline

• Application Deadline: Wednesday 28th August 2025

• Interviews: Week commencing 1st September 2025

• Design & Build Phase: September – October 2025

• Delivery Period: Winter Half Term (November–December 2025), leading up to Christmas

To Apply

Please send the following to eleanor@eaproductions.co.uk by 28th August 2025:

• A CV detailing relevant experience

• A portfolio of previous work (PDF or online link)

• A brief statement (max 500 words) on your approach to designing for educational or immersive projects

Following the closing date (28th August), we will be in touch to let you know if you have been invited to interview during the week commencing 1st September.

For any questions or informal enquiries, contact Eleanor at eleanor@eaproductions.co.uk