Set Design & Show Production Coordinator, Freelance

Dreamlight Labs GmbH

. Independently manage the set and materials function .

Posted 10/19/2026contractHamburg • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong design skills and creativity in set design and visual impact, with a focus on budget management and resourcefulness. Capable of coordinating with external providers and managing digital content for events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Set DesignEvent TechnologyCreative Problem SolvingBudget ManagementIndependent Execution

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Hard Skills

Set DesignScenographyEvent TechnologyLightingVideo ProductionInterior DesignVisual Content CreationProcurementResearchBudgeting

Soft Skills

CreativityOrganizationReliabilityIndependencePragmatic Mindset

Tools & Technologies

LED Wall BackgroundsGraphics SoftwarePresentation ToolsCustom Fabrication Services

Industry Keywords

Film ProductionTrade Show ConstructionEvent ManagementTheater Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage the set and materials function
Develop simple, creative set designs in collaboration with the Producer and Writer
Research, select, purchase, or rent suitable set elements
Test and assemble smaller elements as needed
Maintain a focus on budget, transportation, storage, and reusability
Coordinate external service providers for printing, graphics, or custom fabrication
Coordinate digital show content such as LED wall backgrounds, graphics, and presentations
Depending on skills, create or adapt simple visual content independently
Document and organize existing materials and setups

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong eye for design, spaces, and visual impact
Creativity and the ability to develop effective solutions with limited resources
A highly pragmatic and cost-conscious mindset
Enjoyment of research, price comparisons, procurement, and independent execution
Experience in set design, scenography, theater, event technology, film production, trade show construction, interior design, or a comparable field is beneficial
Basic technical understanding of event technology, lighting, or video is a plus
Practical or hands-on skills are also a plus, but not required
Highly independent, organized, and reliable working style
Enthusiasm for taking full ownership of a function and continuing to develop it

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work organization
Considerable creative freedom
Direct influence on the visual quality of our shows
A variety of themed environments rather than repetitive productions
Short decision-making processes
Plenty of room for your own ideas and pragmatic solutions