Set Designer at Zeleman Communications, Advertising and Production

Zeleman Communications, Advertising and Production

Position: Set Designer

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

JOB SUMMARY

The Set/Props Designer is responsible for creating, buying or finding all of the set/props property for a production. He/ She makes sure that every set/props perfectly reflects the production’s style.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Communicate with the production manager and director to understand their requirements, and receive a formal brief for the project.
• Understand scripts and production specifications.
• Collaborates with the director to design the layout and look of the set using pencil sketches and software.
• Research for historical, architectural, and cultural details and incorporate these into the set.
• Tech-recce of the selected location with the director and location manager for blocking.
• Selecting lighting, furniture, wall and floor coverings, and all other props used on set.
• Prepare model/mood board presentations for the director’s approval and implement changes as required.
• Provides cost estimates and negotiates with vendors to secure the best deals to fall on the budget.
• Share the final presentation with the production manager to get final approval from the client;
• Inspects stage entrances and exits to ensure the set is positioned correctly and also performs quality assurance on all aspects of the set.
• Briefs crew and actors on set safety and also explains how the set operates.
• Manages transport and storage of props for durable usage.
• Print the shoot list and call sheet for the shoot and follow up with the schedule throughout the shoot.
• Puts all the set designs and props in a well-organized manner for next usage.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in art, design, crafting, and/or carpentry is a plus.
• Experience working in film, TV, or similar production.
• Art-based qualification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of architecture, interior design, various materials, and tools.
• Attention to detail and cost awareness.
• Creative mindset.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work with different types of people.