Construction in the UAE
The construction department builds, paints, finishes and strikes sets on stages and locations from the art department's drawings.
Feature film, TV drama, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Construction ManagerPlans, budgets and runs the building of sets, managing the construction crew, workshops and materials.
- Construction BuyerOrders timber, steel, paint and materials for the construction department.
- Head CarpenterLeads the carpentry crew, interpreting drawings and supervising the construction of set pieces.
- Set CarpenterBuilds walls, flats, platforms and set structures from timber and other materials.
- Standby CarpenterStays on set to make quick carpentry adjustments, wild walls and repairs during filming.
- Head Scenic PainterLeads the painting department, matching finishes, colour and ageing to the designer's look.
- Scenic PainterPaints and finishes sets, including faux finishes like marble, wood and ageing, and backdrops.
- Standby PainterStays on set to touch up and adjust paint finishes between setups.
- PlastererCreates and fixes fibrous plaster mouldings, textured surfaces and architectural details for sets.
- SculptorSculpts statues, architectural ornament and large set elements in clay, foam or other materials.
- Construction RiggerRigs and hangs scenery, backings and heavy set elements at height on stages and locations.
- ScaffolderErects scaffolding and towers for set structures, backings and lighting platforms.
- GreenspersonSources and dresses plants, trees, grass and landscaping on sets and locations.
- WelderFabricates and welds steel and metal structures and set pieces for construction and SFX.
- StagehandMoves set pieces, cleans and prepares stages, and supports construction and art crews during builds and strikes.
- Construction TraineeEntry-level trainee learning set building, workshop safety and finishing.