Set Designer Job Description
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A Set Designer create sets for theatre, television and film. Their role is to work closely with the director and set builders to conceptualize, design and develop the overall look of the production. Their responsibilities are developing time schedules, ordering required materials for the set, researching historical, architectural and cultural details and incorporating these into the set, supervising the set construction and communicating with set builders, selecting lighting, furniture, wall and floor coverings and all other props used on set, producing models for the director’s approval, implementing changes as required, providing cost estimates and negotiating with vendors to secure the ...
- everlast productions is ...Everlast Productionsorlando, FLPosted: Apr 4, 2025Posted Salary:NAMarket Salary:$51k - $120k/yr
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- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Architecture
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Industrial Design
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture
- Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
- Bachelor Degree in Illustration
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