Profession miniature set designer

Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.

Personality Type

• Artistic / Enterprising
• Artistic / Realistic

Knowledge

• Graphic design

  The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

• Cinematography

  The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials such as film stock.

• Health and safety regulations

  Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Skills

• Model sets

  Produce plans, drawings and models of sets.

• Preset props

  Arrange props on the stage in preparation of a performance.

• Design miniature props

  Draw miniature prop sketches and define prop materials and building methods.

• Follow work schedule

  Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

• Change over props

  Set, remove, or move props on a stage during a changeover.

• Finish project within budget

  Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.

• Design miniature sets

  Draw miniature set sketches and define set materials and building methods.

• Create set models

  Create three-dimensional models of the envisioned set layout.

• Build miniature sets

  Build miniature sets from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

• Use personal protection equipment

  Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

• Consult with production director

  Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Build miniature props

  Build miniature props from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

• Preset miniature sets

  Arrange miniature sets in preparation of shooting.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB