25/05/2023
PUFF AND PASS
We're looking for a junior props master
JOB TITLE: JNR Props Master
DEPARTMENT: Scandal
DIVISION: Art Department
LOCATION: Sasani Studio, Johannesburg, Balfour Park
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The props master is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any props needed for a production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read scrips & do breakdowns
• Develop a full list of all props needed for the block. This will include all hand props, set props, consumable props (food, ci******es, etc.) It is the props masters’ responsibility to compile, organize, publish and distribute the completed list to standby’s and the chef.
• Inventory, care and maintenance of all props associated with the production, ensuring that they are available on time, and within budgetary requirements.
• Ensure that selected props suit the style and overall design of the show, and that they accurately reflect the characters style and culture.
• The props master is responsible for the administration of the props department
• The props master keeps props continuity between directors blocks
• Manage props budget
• Prepare the overall props schedule for location shoots
• The work includes planning, designing and adapting any special hand or set props required by the production. Props Masters may also discuss the selection of appropriate hand props with standbys or actors, and instruct them on the care, maintenance and possible operation of these and other props
• Coordinate the collection, returns, transport and storage of all props
• Receive briefs from sponsorships and liaise with etv and client for stock and usage on set.
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent practical, organizational, planning and time management abilities are vital, as are written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to master various forms of technology in today’s world. Need to be comfortable with design software, Adobe Photoshop , and Lightroom to produce digital prints and animations needed for set
• Solid financial skills, and be able to work within budgets and balance petty cash float
• Media or Art department qualifications
• 3 to 5 years experience in Props mastering
• Valid SA driver’s license
TO APPLY
Please email ONLY to [email protected]
Closing date: 30 May 2023 @ 17:00
If you do not hear back from us by 5 June 2023 please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Please do not follow up on your application.
Starting 15 June 2023
