Art Department Assistant/Set Dresser

The Art Department Assistant/Set Dresser supports the realization of the art vision for the production by coordinating the pre-production and production processes for art, set and props design and development. He/She is responsible for assisting in the gathering of requirements for art, set and props and ensuring the availability of materials required for the creation of technical drawings, scale models and prop samples. He coordinates and ensures the alignment of art, set design and props development by communicating with all the teams. The work involves high amount of coordination between various teams and performing runner duties. He operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where he requires to react quickly according to instructions. He should be effective at planning and organizing as well as stakeholder management. He ought to be comfortable with sketches and technical drawings as well as fundamentals of set and prop development. He is also required to be an effective communicator.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Production Design
Proficiency Level
Analyse the requirements in design concepts to achieve required production styles.
3
Production Operations
Proficiency Level
Follow instructions on executing production operations by ensuring availability of cast, crew and resources as per requirements.
1
Prop Design
Proficiency Level
Assist in the set-up, maintenance and repair of props in production sets.
1
Set Construction
Proficiency Level
Support set construction through coordinating logistics, monitoring and reporting progress.
1
Coordinate with relevant teams to construct sets based on technical requirements.
2
Set Design
Proficiency Level
Propose set design ideas based on research to support overall creative direction
3

Generic Skills & Competencies

Communication
Proficiency Level
"Communicate information with others to respond to general inquiries and to obtain specific information. "
Basic
Creative Thinking
Proficiency Level
Connect ideas or information from related fields or applications to address an immediate issue.
Basic
Teamwork
Proficiency Level
Contribute to a positive and cooperative working environment by fulfilling own responsibilities and providing support to co-workers to achieve team goals.
Basic
Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency Level
Recognize own internal feelings and emotional states to manage interpersonal relationships in social situations.
Basic
Problem Solving
Proficiency Level
Identify easily perceivable problems and follow given guidelines and procedures to solve the problems.
Basic

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Plan art specifications for production

• Provide clarifications on the art requirement specifications for production
• Survey the production location by gathering photographs and develop location reports for consideration
• Take measurements and specification notes for filming sites and production floors to aid in set development 
• Assist in the development of scale models for various sets to review and refine the set models 
• Assist in the development of technical sketches and illustrations for various design elements
• Liaise with vendors for art, set and props requirements
• Coordinate the delivery of procured materials for art, set and props requirements
• Confirm the availability of materials for the creation of technical sketches, scale models and prop samples

Prepare for set development

Communicate expectations among the on-site teams during set development to ensure alignment
• Assist in the installation of lighting, electrical equipment and scaffolding by collaborating with teams
• Manage the teams' attendance list and take account of all members before the start of the production day
• Coordinate unloading, unpacking, installation and storage of materials for set and props
• Assist in the execution of set design, set decoration and prop placement as per approved design and sketches
• Monitor set construction, painting and plastering in alignment with approved sketches and colour palettes
• Follow workplace safety and health requirements during set construction

Manage set operations

• Coordinate communication among the on-site teams during production for effective and seamless and workflow to align art expectations 
• Follow workplace safety and health requirements during production
• Maintain accurate documentation of production inventory throughout production
• Coordinate set changes, enhancements and enforcements during the production
• Collaborate with technical support teams for daily installation of lighting, electrical and other equipment during the production scaffolding

Manage strike and set logistics

• Assist in the strike of the set or set elements once the filming requirements are completed
• Coordinate the packing and transportation of reusable set elements for return post-filming 

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