Luxemediallc
Intern/Volunteer Set Designer/Builder
Company
Role
Intern/Volunteer Set Designer/Builder
Location
Job type
Part-time
Posted
145 months ago
Salary
Job description
As a set design volunteer you will be responsible for design and oversight of construction of sets to completion and installation while integrating requirements including script, research, and available locations to develop design.
Job Duties/Tasks:
- Presents drawings for approval and makes changes and corrections as directed.
- Selects furniture, draperies, pictures, lamps, and rugs for decorative quality and appearance.
- Assigns staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
- Examines dressed set to ensure props and scenery do not interfere with movements of cast or view of camera.
- Reads script to determine location, set, or decoration requirements.
- Estimates costs of design materials and construction, or rental of location or props.
- Researches and consults experts to determine architectural and furnishing styles to depict given periods or locations.
- Designs and builds scale models of set design or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
- Prepares rough draft and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Creative and practical.
- Candidates with qualifications in theatre studies, creative or performing arts, drama, fine or visual arts are preferred.
- Knowledge of graphic or 3D design, illustration, architecture and landscape architecture.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in, knowledge or experience of visual arts, culture and television, film or theatre is essential.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
