Set Designer
Set Designer
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Job Description
Set designers develop a set concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. During rehearsals and performance they coach the operators to obtain optimal timing and manipulation. Set designers develop sketches, design drawings, models, plans or other documentation to support the workshop and performance crew. They may also design exhibition stands for fairs and other events. .
Top 33 specific things you need to know
As a Set Designer, you will need to master following:
- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- create set models
- define artistic approach
- define prop materials
- define set materials
- design props
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- draw prop sketches
- draw stage layouts
- gather reference materials for artwork
- model sets
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- sketch set images
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
Top 10 general things you need to know
More generally, a set designer is also versed in:
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent set designer
It also helps to know the following:
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt props
- analyse the need for technical resources
- assemble the rehearsal set
- build props
- calculate design costs
- define prop building methods
- define set building methods
- define set painting methods
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- draw up stage layouts digitally
- ensure visual quality of the set
- make set construction drawings
- mark the stage area
- paint sets
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- prospect new customers
- purchase props
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- update budget
- copyright legislation
- develop professional network
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- manage personal professional development
- organise resources for artistic production
- provide documentation
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use personal protection equipment
- work safely with machines
Top employers for this job
Set Designer (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer
