Freelance Prop Maker – Finishing Speciality
Wild Creations
Cardiff (Workshop based)
Full-time
Freelance Rate: £15 – £18 p/h – dependant on experience
Posted 2 hours ago
Closes 1 Jul 2026
Job Description
The Role: Prop Maker – Finishing Speciality
Location: Cardiff (Workshop based)
Freelance Rate: £15 – £18 p/h – dependant on experience
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
About Us: Wild Creations is a leading provider of innovative design, manufacturing and installation solutions for props and scenery within the entertainment, marketing and theme park industries. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We pride ourselves on bringing our clients’ visions to life through our exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabricate a wide range of props and scenic elements, using a variety of materials and techniques to deliver exceptional results
Carry out detailed finishing work including sanding, filling, scenic painting and high-quality spray coatings
Apply coatings to structural frameworks, ensuring consistent coverage and adherence to specifications
Maintain accurate ‘as-built’ records to support project tracking and future reference
Support test builds and prototyping phases, contributing ideas and practical solutions
Get involved in installations and on-site work when required, helping bring projects to life in real-world settings
Manage your time effectively, working to agreed schedules and deadlines
Follow Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment
Bring a proactive, can-do attitude and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture
Communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues, contractors and clients at all times
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience in Prop Making with a specialty in Finishing
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.
Excellent attention to detail.
This is a role for someone who loves making, takes pride in the details and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment. If that sounds like your kind of place, you’ll fit right in.
Location: Cardiff (Workshop based)
Freelance Rate: £15 – £18 p/h – dependant on experience
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
About Us: Wild Creations is a leading provider of innovative design, manufacturing and installation solutions for props and scenery within the entertainment, marketing and theme park industries. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We pride ourselves on bringing our clients’ visions to life through our exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabricate a wide range of props and scenic elements, using a variety of materials and techniques to deliver exceptional results
Carry out detailed finishing work including sanding, filling, scenic painting and high-quality spray coatings
Apply coatings to structural frameworks, ensuring consistent coverage and adherence to specifications
Maintain accurate ‘as-built’ records to support project tracking and future reference
Support test builds and prototyping phases, contributing ideas and practical solutions
Get involved in installations and on-site work when required, helping bring projects to life in real-world settings
Manage your time effectively, working to agreed schedules and deadlines
Follow Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment
Bring a proactive, can-do attitude and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture
Communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues, contractors and clients at all times
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience in Prop Making with a specialty in Finishing
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.
Excellent attention to detail.
This is a role for someone who loves making, takes pride in the details and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment. If that sounds like your kind of place, you’ll fit right in.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to liam@wild-creations.co.uk
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About Wild Creations
Priding ourselves on our attention to detail, we strive to work on time, on budget and to your brief. We create the most imaginative, beautiful and practical creations. Whether it is a sculpture, model make, a piece of scenery or a theming scheme for TV, Film, Theme parks, exhibitions or brand act...
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