set buyer

Set buyers analyse the script in order to identify the set dressing and the props needed for all individual scenes. They also consult with the production designer and the prop and set making team. Set buyers buy, rent or commission the making of the props. Set buyers make sure sets are authentic and believable.

Alternative Labels

assistant production buyer

production buyer

property buyer

set buyer

set decoration buyer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse a script identify props identify suppliers maintain relationship with suppliers manage budgets purchase props

Essential Knowledge

cinematography film production process room aesthetics

Optional Skills and Competences

acquire antique items adapt props adapt sets build miniature props build props change over props check deliveries on receipt coordinate purchasing activities define set building methods ensure visual quality of the set maintain inventory of rented items manage logistics manage rented goods returns provide customized upholstery work with prop makers

Optional Knowledge

film studies lighting techniques photography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9b3c6dd8-4d3b-4a12-8bb8-55bb2e92c3a6

Status

released

Occupations

set buyer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI