Set Designer/Builder Volunteer
Hasana
Internship
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Description
Hasana, Inc. is an accessible luxury brand. The spirit of the
collection features high-end men's and women's clothing and
accessories for timeless style. We provide custom, hand-made items
ranging from contemporary to classic. Each item purchased directly
benefits The Apareció Foundation and women's education.
Hasana, Inc. is seeking talented students in the Chicago Loop area for
a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the
job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion
industry.
Hasana, Inc. is committed to developing a fun and productive work
culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and
imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and
genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on
our organization, its programs, and the community.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship.
Job Description
As a set design volunteer you will be responsible for design and oversight of construction of sets to completion and installation while integrating requirements including script, research, and available locations to develop design.
Job Duties/Tasks:
- Presents drawings for approval and makes changes and corrections as directed.
- Selects furniture, draperies, pictures, lamps, and rugs for decorative quality and appearance.
- Assigns staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
- Examines dressed set to ensure props and scenery do not interfere with movements of cast or view of camera.
- Reads script to determine location, set, or decoration requirements.
- Estimates costs of design materials and construction, or rental of location or props.
- Researches and consults experts to determine architectural and furnishing styles to depict given periods or locations.
- Designs and builds scale models of set design or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
- Prepares rough draft and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Creative and practical.
- Candidates with qualifications in theatre studies, creative or performing arts, drama, fine or visual arts are preferred.
- Knowledge of graphic or 3D design, illustration, architecture and landscape architecture.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in, knowledge or experience of visual arts, culture and television, film or theatre is essential.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.