Miniature set designer

As a miniature set designer, you will design and build intricate miniature props and sets used in motion picture production, particularly for visual effects sequences. Your work involves creating detailed scale models and sets that match the look and specifications of the production design. Using hand tools and precision techniques, you will construct three-dimensional miniature environments that filmmakers use for filming scenes where full-scale sets would be impractical, dangerous, or too costly.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include consulting with production directors to understand project requirements, designing miniature sets and props based on specifications, building models using various materials and hand tools, and ensuring all work meets quality standards and project deadlines. You will also manage the setup and changeover of props between filming sessions, preset miniatures for filming, and maintain health and safety standards throughout your work. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong spatial visualization skills, and the ability to work meticulously on small-scale projects.

Poland's film and visual effects industry is expanding, creating more opportunities for specialized craftspeople. Miniature set designers can find work with international film productions, visual effects studios, and theme park designers. Career advancement may lead to senior set design roles, supervisory positions, or specialization in specific visual effects techniques.