CATALYST | Assistant Lighting Designer on When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse

Application closing date: 11 Sep 2025 8:00am

Based: DONMAR WAREHOUSE LTD 3 DRYDEN STREET,LONDON,WC2E 9NA

Salary: £135 per day

Position: Assistant Lighting Designer

Contract: Part time, Short term contract, Freelance

Interview date: 25 Sep 2025

Website: careers.donmarwarehouse.com

careers.donmarwarehouse.com

Job description

Mission:
Creating equitable access to the industry is a core Donmar value. CATALYST is a professional development programme for those who have been historically underrepresented at the Donmar and within the sector. We are interested in supporting artists who identify as being a part of the global majority, trans, non-binary, D/deaf or disabled, neurodivergent or from a lower socio-economic background. The programme provides key professional development for these artists to catapult their careers to the next level, preparing them to thrive and lead in the theatre sector.

About the role:
As a part of the Donmar’s CATALYST professional development training programme, the role is an opportunity for outstanding, early-career artists to receive bespoke training, both practical and observational, by assisting the Designer to realise the lighting design for a Donmar production. The goal is to gain insight into a high-level production process while developing and strengthening your skills and artistic voice.

Terms: Fixed Term Freelance Contract, approximately 23 days between 23 October – 17 December at £135 per day

To apply, you will need to submit an up to date portfolio, CV and complete the online form via our Careers Page.

Apply via careers.donmarwarehouse.com