Lighting Designer – ITCH (R&D)

  • Contract
  • London

Komola Collective


Job: Lighting Designer – ITCH (R&D)

Job: Lighting Designer – ITCH (R&D)

Organisation: Komola Collective

Postcode: E18 2RB

  • Job Title: Lighting Designer – ITCH (R&D)
  • Salary: Under £10K
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London

    | view on Google Maps

Job Summary

Komola Collective seeks a Lighting Designer for the R&D of ITCH 2025, a multimedia solo play. This will be for a week at the Redbridge Drama Centre, East London. Paid at ITC/Equity rates. Apply by 20 August 2025.

Job Description

Komola Collective will be exploring multimedia elements in the R&D of ITCH, a new solo play by Turkish playwright Elvin Aydo du, directed by Filiz Ozcan, with plans to develop the work into a future touring production.

ITCH follows a woman navigating power and pressure in a male-dominated workplace. The production uses projection mapping, animation, sound, and movement to express her internal experience and external challenges.

This R&D phase will focus on how these creative elements can work together in a visually immersive and emotionally resonant performance environment.

The Lighting Designer will collaborate with the Director and creative team, to create a cohesive visual world that supports the story and integrates with other creative elements.

Job Overview

Job Title: Lighting Designer – ITCH (R&D)
Company: Komola Collective
Location: Redbridge Drama Centre, East London
Fee: £645 total (1 week @ £645/week)
Contract: Week 2 of R&D (Dates: 29 Sept – 03 Oct 2025)
Artform: Theatre

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Experience in lighting design for theatre, especially devised or multimedia work

  • A collaborative approach and the ability to adapt in an R&D setting

Desirable

  • Experience working with projection mapping or digital media integration

  • Interest in socially relevant or process-driven theatre-making

How to Apply

Send a CV and a short paragraph, video, or audio message (max 3 mins) explaining:

– Why you’re interested in this role

– A relevant example of past work

– Your approach to lighting for performance

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those new to Komola and from underrepresented communities including women, non-binary, and Global Majority artists.

Apply now
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobsinmedia.net) you saw this job posting.