Builds sets, and alters the look of an existing location.
What does working in this department look like?
This department of carpenters, metal fabricators, buyers, painters and sculptors to plan, manage and build all sets and constructed elements of a film.
What jobs are available?
- Construction Coordinator
- Construction Foreperson
- Head Carpenter
- Lead Carpenter
- Lead Carpenter/Sculptor
- Carpenter/Buyer (Construction)
- Scenic Carpenter
- Assistant Carpenter
- Scenic Helper (Construction)
- Lead Metal Fabricator
- Scenic Metal Fabricator
- Metal Fabricator Helper
- Construction Buyer
- Maintenance Person
- Sculptor (Construction)
- Sculptor’s Helper (Construction)
- Model Maker
- Lead Labourer (Construction)
- Labour Foreperson
- Labourer (Construction)
- CNC Programmer/Operator
Skills needed
- Knowledge of building using all hand and power tools and woodworking machines.
- Knowledge of working drawings, budgeting and familiarity with film production processes and understanding health and safety issues.
Experience
- Previous work experience as a Carpenter or working in Construction.
- Work experience in a professional film or television production.
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