Set Designer Job Description
Set designer
provides training and coaching for Associate CAD Designer and CAD Designer level, in specialized CAD textiles software, including: Kaledo, FlexPLM, FTP (File Transfer Protocol); Breezeware/Colorspace, specialized textiles hardware, such as: Laser and Inkjet Printers, and Color calibration using Spectralight; and general processes for the Design Apparel and CAD Department.
Set Designer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Mentoring the creative work of a team of art directors, graphic designers, interior designer, set designers, photographers and production designers is a major area of focus
Meet with Communication Specialists and clients of the communications group to assess their needs and determine the most effective and efficient branded design strategy, format and technique to accomplish the client’s objectives while upholding the established brand image and language
Assist department leaders in assessing and approving creative work developed by department staff
Provide general design direction to designers and monitor project development
Direct the interior and production design work of external designers when an outside supplier is handling a project
Provide leaders in the department with regular feedback on the performance of team members in support roles for the purpose of developing their performance ratings
Continually seek out and assess outside services and techniques that will enhance the department’s end products
Must be able to link project level executions to business and brand objectives
Must have the ability to lead meetings with associates in the Communications, Marketing and Sales teams in order to gain insight into business and customer needs
Maintain an active roster of qualified freelancers and agencies that can be called upon to assist us in our mission when needed
Set Designer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Set Designer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the set designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Theater, Education, Technical, Art, Theatre, Interior Design
Skills for Set Designer
Desired skills for set designer include:
3D modelling software
CAD Design
Drafting standards
Printers and scanners
Views and conventions
Adobe Suite
CAD software
Equivalent 2D software
Laser cut systems
Nuke
Desired experience for set designer includes:
Must also be able to work cooperatively with clients to assess their communications needs
Must be able to provide a portfolio with recent work
Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience as a designer, preferably with experience as an Art Director in an advertising agency or design studio
Must have exceptional ability to apply effective contemporary design to all brand communications
Must have strong concept and design ability
Set Designer Examples
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Set Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of set designer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for set designer
- Oversees and directs in-house and external design resources
- During design, participates in design, cost, schedule and technical reviews
- During construction, oversees contractors, develops in-field solutions and follow-up documentation
- Establishes, builds, and maintains positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel
- Responsible for the development and implementation of presentations and presentation artwork outlining creative goals and intent to gain internal and external approvals
- Conceptualize and design set & props for TV production in Studio and at outdoor location, in consultation with Art Director and/or Producers/Executive Producers
- Initiate visual concepts, layout plans, construction drawings, elevations, details and perspectives
- Direct staging contractors and vendors on set-up and striking of sets
- Coordinate all production requirements with suppliers and sponsors
- Maintain proper records of quotation and budget
Qualifications for set designer
- Must have strong concept and design ability and a broad knowledge of design styles to effectively apply to all brand communications
- Must be a team player and work well with other designers and writers
- Photo realistic rendering and compositing on various set designs
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics or Computer Technology or degree in other related field is preferred
- Must have successfully designed, developed and assembled several project show set design packages
- Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of set designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for set designer
- Organizes and manages in-house and external design resources
- Works with Production Designers and Art Directors to generate the architecture, organic environments, and layout of CG sets
- Must have a good understanding of architecture and elements within the space
- Designs and creates architectural drawings and CG models
- Works with story and layout/camera artists on pre-viz design specifics
- 3-4 Years’ experience within an attraction development environment is required
- Concept, design and construct sets that meet the unique needs of each production
- Prepare estimates of set costs
- Procure construction materials within budget guidelines
- Source and construct set elements as cost effectively as possible
Qualifications for set designer
- 3 years experience as a set designer in live action, live stage or stop motion production environments
- 3 years experience in creating or drafting construction blue prints for 3D environments
- Strong aesthetic sense and ability to interpret the unique 'style' of the film into 3D designs
- Must be proficient in a variety of related software Vector Works, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Clear understanding of miniature scale and forced perspective
- 5+ Years experience within an attraction development environment is preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of set designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for set designer
- Conduct set flips on-set
- Communicate effectively with crew and maintain alignment throughout production
- Adapt and make in-the-moment decisions to overcome production setbacks
- Identify, resolve and prevent issues from arising that impact the quality of deliverables
- Provide clear direction and feedback during post-production reviews
- Catalog all sets and props, keeping inventory organized and up-to-date
- Create storage systems for set design elements to ensure longevity of each item
- Work as part of a team to explore briefs and generate ideas
- Present ideas and proposals to colleagues as well to Art Director and Production Manager
- Incorporate emerging visual trends into techniques to improve the user experience
Qualifications for set designer
- Must have successfully designed, developed and assembled several project show set design packages or have themed design experience as an architect
- Fast, independent, have good communication skills
- Able to multitask and be prepared to make changes at short notice
- Able to source for the setting item within a short timeline
- Work at irregular working hours to meet the production schedule needs
- Demonstrates ability to think and design from concept to finish independently
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a set designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for set designer
- During design, participate in design, cost, schedule, and technical review
- During construction, oversees contractors and develops in-field solutions and follow-up documentation
- Produce effective as-built documentation that enables sustainability of original intent including art and finish specifications, materials and specification and design drawings
- Utilize various drafting techniques and tools
- Design to program and budget while coordinating and integrating with other disciplines including but not limited to engineering, operations, architect, vendors
- Planning of events up to 6000 persons
- Planning of room concepts
- Event setups indoor and outdoor
- Creation of 3D renderings
- Project Management within the event planning
Qualifications for set designer
- 4 year college degree in Interior Design, Art, Design, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
- 3-5 years of interior/set design or visual merchandising experience
- Proven interior/set design or visual merchandising (candidates will be required to a portfolio to be reviewed)
- Cultural awareness and knowledge and understanding of current trends
- Excellent communicator with presentation, project management and organization skills
- Proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of set designer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for set designer
- The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
- Background and working knowledge in RF test and measurement concepts
- Experience with test & measurement equipment
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
Qualifications for set designer
- Proven interior/set design or visual merchandising (In addition to interviews, external candidates will be required to submit to a portfolio review)
- Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts
- Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies
- Understanding Design to Cost
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- For Band 3, B.S