The Prop Store Person assists the property master, organising the delivery, transport, and storage of all hired and bought-in props for production.
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The Prop Store Person assists the property master, organising the delivery, transport, and storage of all hired and bought-in props for production.
Role and Responsibilities
- Organise the props storage area in accordance with the production schedule.
- Ensuring collection, installation, and returns of props are managed according to the props schedule.
- Keep paperwork up- to-date in relation to collection, storage, and returns of props.
- Maintain a good professional relationship with suppliers and prop hire companies.
Works with
- Props Master
- Set Dressers
- Production Buyer
- Props Suppliers & Hire Companies
Qualities - Prop Store Person
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Good organisational skills.
An understanding of how to manage the props store according to the production schedule.
Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements, particularly during movement, storage, and installation of props.
Ability to keep paperwork up-to-date.
Understanding of how to transport and store valuable property.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability to be flexible and problem solve when required.
Ability to work long hours in a physically demanding role and to work under pressure and to deadline.
Interests - Prop Store Person
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Entry / Progression - Prop Store Person
Education Route: A qualification in film studies can be beneficial, but it is not essential.
Career Path to Prop Store Person: There is no usual path to the position of prop store person. Often, they would have progressed from a trainee props position.
Career Path from Prop Store Person: Assistant Prop Master, Standby Props/On-set Props, Prop Master.
