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Set Dresser
Starting at 350.00/ day + 25/hr OT after 14 hrs on shoot days
Set Dressers are an integral role of the art department. They are responsible for handling and dressing of props on set including pickups and drop offs. They are able to work to start dressing the next set while Lead is at camera.
Hired by Buyer ❋ Reports to the Lead Dresser / Buyer / Asst. Buyer
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Dresser in dressing of sets in both studio and location environments.
- Support the Lead Dresser during shooting including leading the alteration of sets and props.
- Support the Lead Dresser in the wrap of sets in a timely and organized manner.
- Support the Lead Dresser in arranging for the safe storage, movement, placement and preparation of all dressing before and after each location.
- Support the Lead Dresser in communicating all relevant information to Art Department Crew and production where relevant.
- Support the Lead Dresser with regard to implementing safety and safe working conditions, and safety reporting to Lead Dresser / Buyer.
Skills
- High level of experience with set dressing and contribution to expedient film-making.
- High level experience on set as it pertains to film-making and the development and alteration of props and sets.
- High level experience in production protocols, set etiquette and ACCP recommendations.
- High level of skill in the safe handling of props and dressing as it relates to dressing a set and restoring a set / location to its original condition.
- Notable communications skills with notable experience in leading a crew.
- Notable skills in the utilization of required communication software.
- Driver’s Abstract approval required for production vehicle operation.