Set Dresser Associate

Advanced Systems Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Systems Group LLC is seeking a Set Dresser Associate in New York to create engaging backdrops for live streaming content. This on-site, part-time role (1–3 days/week) involves collaborating with the Lead Set Designer and production team to realize creative concepts.

You will design broadcast studio sets, coordinate vendors, and contribute to mood boards and sketches. Travel may be required for offsite projects, with a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in broadcast set or scenic fabrication (from HTML)
• Degree in interior design, set design, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of finish materials and color theory

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Lead Set Designer, director, producers and stakeholders to meet creative goals and practical needs
• Create and design broadcast studio sets and branded environments
• Occasionally perform food styling duties, including sourcing, cooking, and setting up food props
• Develop mood boards, concepts, and sketches to visualize and guide set designs
• Source, coordinate, and manage vendors for colors, textures and finishing touches
• Select finish materials, colors, and textures, gathering samples as needed
• Plan set designs with directors and producers to support production needs
• Collaborate across departments to get designs approved and realized
• Join creative team meetings and brainstorming sessions to kick off projects
• Use design skills to drive scenic projects from start to finish

Skills

Set design

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Polished designs

Live-streaming integration

Education

Interior/set design degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Set Dresser Associate and help create engaging, eye-catching backdrops for live streaming online content. In this hands-on, fully on-site role, you’ll bring creative visions to life and work with a dynamic team of professionals across multiple departments. If you’re passionate about design, organization, and problem-solving, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, creative environment!

Position Details:

This is a Flex, temp part-time position, 1-3 days/week during regular working hours. Candidates will be required to work onsite.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with the Lead Set Designer, director, producers, and other stakeholders to ensure set designs meet creative goals and practical needs

• Create and design broadcast studio sets and branded environments

• Occasionally perform food styling duties, including sourcing, cooking, and setting up food props

• Develop mood boards, concepts, and sketches to visualize and guide set designs

• Source, coordinate, and manage vendors needed for creative ideas and finishing touches such as colors and textures

• Select finish materials, colors, and textures, including gathering samples as needed

• Partner with directors and producers to plan set designs that support production needs

• Collaborate across departments to get designs approved and realized

• Join creative team meetings and brainstorming sessions to kick off projects

• Use your design skills to drive scenic projects from start to successful finish

Who We’re Looking For:

• Creative flair and practical skills in set design

• Strong problem-solving abilities, especially with technical challenges and integrating designs with live-streaming technology

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable working both independently and in teams

• Precision in delivering polished, high-quality set designs

• Experience thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven work environments

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in broadcast set or scenic fabrication

• Degree in interior design, set design, or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of finish materials and color theory

• Willingness to travel for offsite projects as needed

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.