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Overview
Prop maker work is about building, adapting and maintaining objects used on stage, film or television, from realistic everyday items to props with technical effects.
In job descriptions, look for sketches, artistic intentions, prop materials, workshop space, props with electrical or pyrotechnical effects, rehearsal support, set-up timing and collaboration with designers.
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Prop makers work between artistic ideas and practical workshop delivery for stage, film or television. They interpret sketches, build or adapt objects, add effects when needed and keep props ready for rehearsals, filming and performance.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include prop materials, workshop organisation, technical design, artistic interpretation, budgeting, schedules, maintenance and safe use of mobile electrical or fire-related effects. Collaboration with designers, actors and costume teams is common.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production scale, material complexity, technical effects, deadlines and whether the role designs methods or mainly builds from instructions. Props with electronics, pyrotechnics or tight rehearsal timing add responsibility.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior prop making, workshop coordination, set dressing, scenic art, puppet or model work, technical effects, production design support or freelance production networks across theatre, film and television.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the production type, workshop setup and materials. Look for sketches, prop effects, rehearsal attendance, handover to actors, stock management, electrical safety, fire routines and build deadlines.
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Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7a18e959-44fe-49ae-9757-124f46a7487c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.17 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |