Set decorator

Person in charge of the set dressing on a film The set decorator is the head of the set decoration department in the film and television industry and is responsible for the creative vision of the interior design and set elements for each set in a feature film, television, or new media episode or commercial, in support of the story, characters, or brand of the script. The set decorator is responsible for the vision and curating the overall look and feeling of the set environments including the practical lighting, technology, art, furniture, drapery, floor coverings, books, collectables, to exterior furnishings such as satellite dishes, Old West water troughs, streetlamps, traffic lights, garden furniture and sculptures. Their creative direction creates the layers and signals the characters or brands identity often with great research and consideration to many of the elements. They are also responsible for overseeing the set decoration department operations including budgets, hiring, scheduling, leading, contracting, and managing teams. While the set decorator provides a focused creative vision of the environment to tell the story and engage with the character and audience, the Propm