‘We are still Asafo’ Lighting Designer

Theatre in Flow


Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced freelance Lighting Designer to join our team. You will work closely with our set & costume Designer, Ruby Pugh, to realise and program the final lighting design, building on her design concept.

Job Description

‘We are still Asafo’, written and directed by Liz Mytton, creative director at TIF, is a theatre show performing at Loading Bay, a temporary black box theatre, as part of Bradford 2025. This new show draws inspiration from the experiences of the African diaspora across West Africa, the Caribbean, and the UK. Utilising Ghanaian flag-making traditions and rituals, the performance honours the journeys of our communities and our shared ancestral connections, exploring how these links can offer guidance in our present times.

You will work closely with our Designer, Ruby Pugh, to realise and program the final lighting design.

Total fee: £1200

Timeline: Sept to November 2025

This works out as a day rate of £240x5days

You must be available for:

Lighting programming on site at tech rehearsal

3 days @ £240 (£720)

Timeline: 4th-6th November

And at least 2 remote meetings with the set designer.

Lighting rental budget: £250

Timings and days can be discussed with the producer.

Location: Bradford

We are an inclusive organisation who are positive about equity and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who identify as being from the African diaspora.

Job Requirements

Key Skills & Knowledge:

Proven experience designing for live performance

Strong understanding of lighting systems and programming

Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills across departments

Job Overview

  • Job Title: ‘We are still Asafo’ Lighting Designer
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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