Summary of the Assistant Art Director job at smosh

This role works closely with the Art Director and Production Designer to provide support across all aspects of Art Department work, including script breakdowns, PrePro Doc Updates, and some scheduling/coordination. The AAD will be put in charge of shoots at the discretion of the AD & PD, and will be responsible for overseeing all art & wardrobe needs for these shoots. Additionally, this role oversees the routine maintenance of our wardrobe inventory, and keeps up to date records of cast sizes and recurring character needs. This role reports directly to the production designer. Freelance Set Dressers, Prop Masters, Wardrobe Assists, and HMUAs will report directly to the AAD for all assigned shoots. 

Operational Responsibilities:

• Assistance w/ Prop/Set Dec Inventory Maintenance and Updates:
  Support the stage manager in maintaining an updated inventory to reflect any props/set dec added after a block shoot, and remove items after donations/purges. 
• Assistance w/ Wardrobe Inventory Maintenance and Updates:
  Support the Art Director in maintaining an updated inventory of our in-stock wardrobe assets.
• Safety Sweeps: Assist the Stage Manager in the completion of daily safety sweeps.

Shoot Prep Responsibilities, for all Unit 2 Shoots:

• Fill Out Pre Pro Docs: Fill out PrePro Docs and prepare questions for meetings.
• Itemize/Schedule Retail Pick Ups: Make itemized shopping lists for PAS, and schedule time for runs to happen.
• Itemize/Schedule Truck Pick Ups: Generate list of pickup & transpo requirements. Send to Stage Manager. 
• Source and Purchase New Assets (Delegate ½ to PM): Source and acquire new assets across Art, Wardrobe and MUA
• Pull & Stage Assets from Smosh Inventory (Delegate ¾ to PM): Look through breakdowns and pull props listed as “kit” items. Organize by shoot day.
• Assist w/ Fabrication of Specialty Props, Set Pieces & Wardrobe Pieces (Delegate ½ to PM):
  Fabricate specialty pieces of props, set dressing, and wardrobe across all channels. Unit & AAD assignments will determine which fabrications each person is accountable for.
• Assist w/ Design and Printing of  Specialty Graphics (Delgate ½ to PM):
   Help design specialty graphics for shoots across all channel. Unit & AAD assignments will determine which graphics each person is accountable for.
• Tag at Prop Houses (Delegate ¾ to PM):
  Visit prop houses and tag rentals as needed. 
• Test all SFX/Stunts (Delegate ½ to PM) : any “stunts” or special effects gags that need to play prior to the shoot day. Coordinate with Art Director of relevant unit when changes are necessary.
• Dress Sets (Delegate ½ to PM): Dress sets for all shoots. Follow the schedule closely and make sure dressing and set flips are happening at appropriate times.Unit & AAD assignments will determine which sets each person is accountable for.
• On-Set Dresser (Delegate ¾ to PM): On-set rep for the art team on Main Channel Shoots. Oversee EOD Wrap & Set Flips for each shoot day
• Prop Cart/Table Prep (Delegate ¾ to PM): Prep all prop carts/tables for each segment for the following day.
• Wardrobe Steam/Prep (Delegate ¾ to PM): Prep all wardrobe for each segment for the following day. Delegate most of this work to PM & freelance help.
• Retail & Rental Returns (Delegate ¾ to PM) : Return all rented props, set dec, and wardrobe after wrap. Return unused purchased assets to retail vendors after wrap.
• Studio Resets: Reset props from the smosh inventory back to studio after wrap. When new prop & set dec pieces are being added to the inventory, make sure the digital inventory system is updated accordingly.