Set Design
RTS Headquarters
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London
Tue, 17/09/2024
Set design is a key part of a setting a scene or environment. The department is responsible for creating a scene that enhances and fits in with the narrative.
Skills needed
- Practical art/design skills including drawing, interior design, construction
- An interest in art and design
- Able to keep to a budget and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of CAD programmes such as Maya, Cinema 4D, Sketch-up or Vectorworks
- Able to work flexible hours
Job roles
- Art department assistant/runner
- Set designer
- Graphic designer
- Art department co-ordinator
- Set decorator
- Assistant buyer
- Production buyer
- Assistant art director
- Art director
- Production designer
Duties include
- Hand drawing/technical drawing
- Creating accurate models to help with the visual representation of the set for camera positions and direction
- Building and constructing props
- Source materials or objects for the set
- Writing schedules and organising a team
- Hiring/purchasing props or materials for the set
- Researching and surveying locations
- Design sets that are keeping with the narrative
- Liaising with the DoP and other departments to create a continuous set