Roles in set decorating
A movie or TV show relies on the talents of many different people. Onset, they are organized into departments. Each department has many different roles.
Check out the department team and see where you might fit in.
Responsible for the organizing and realization of the dressing for all studio and location sets, interior and exterior. Makes sure sets are camera ready.
Works within the set decoration team, providing operational support to the decorator. Assist with design presentation materials, track budget for the department. Source materials.
Works within the set decoration team, providing operational support to the decorator. Assist with design presentation materials, track budget for the department. Source materials.
Responsible for the on-set continuity of set dressing.
Oversee and maintain the standards of the department in dressing, wrapping of sets, and carry out tasks as assigned by the decorator.
A person responsible for purchasing, leasing or acquiring items to be used as décor for all studio and location sets.
Is responsible for organizing and maintain the set decoration inventory in the warehouse.
Duties include the safe operation of all equipment used in the set decoration department. Must have valid operators certification.
Required to research, order and fabricate drapes, curtain, blinds, shades, cushions and any soft fabric manufacturing unrelated to costume.
Assists in the safe and efficient pick-up and return of all items and materials used as set décor. Should be able to perform without direct supervision.
The Set Dec Helper loads and unloads, pack and unpacks and clean up set decoration worksite.
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