Professional Resume Template for
Property Master
Julian R. Mercer
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0139
julian.mercer@email.com
linkedin.com/in/julian-mercer-props | julianmercerdesigns.com
Professional Summary
Methodical Property Master with 6 years of experience coordinating prop acquisition, fabricating custom set pieces, and managing property departments for major television and film productions. Oversees property department budgets of up to $350,000, manages teams of up to 8 crew members, and maintains prop databases containing 1,500+ items. Adept in period-accurate historical research, hand-prop fabrication, on-set safety compliance, and negotiating vendor rentals. Proficient in digital inventory systems, script breakdown software (ScriptE), and 3D modeling tools.
Work Experience
Property Master — Summit Peak Productions
Atlanta, GA | January 2023 – Present
- Led a property department team of 8 prop assistants and buyers to manage a $350,000 props budget for a 10-episode television series, completing production 8% under budget.
- Curated, sourced, and fabricated 450+ period-accurate props for a feature film, reducing sourcing lead times by 18% through the establishment of 12 new vendor relationships.
- Standardized inventory workflows and digital tracking databases, reducing prop loss rates to less than 1.5% across 22 active filming locations.
- Collaborated with the Production Designer and Art Director to design and build 15 hero props, improving on-set prop deployment efficiency by 22% and eliminating scene delays.
Assistant Property Master — Emerald Coast Studios
Savannah, GA | August 2020 – December 2022
- Coordinated the daily logistics and distribution of 200+ props for a streaming drama series, reducing prop setup delays by 15%.
- Supervised and logged safety protocols for 35 prop firearms and weapons, maintaining 100% compliance with OSHA and SAG-AFTRA on-set regulations.
- Researched and acquired 180+ historical props for a multi-million dollar period production, negotiating prop rental agreements that saved $25,000 in procurement costs.
- Reorganized the primary prop storage facility of 12,000 square feet, reducing item retrieval time by 30% through a new digital cataloging system.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design
Oakridge Institute of the Arts · Winston-Salem, NC · 2020
Skills
Prop Fabrication, Script Breakdown, Props Budgeting, Historical Research, On-set Safety Protocols, Weapon & Firearm Safety, Vendor & Rental Negotiation, Digital Inventory Management, Team Leadership, 3D Printing, SketchUp, FileMaker Pro, ScriptE, Adobe Creative Suite
Projects
Historical Drama Feature Film
Role: Property Master
Tools: ScriptE, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker Pro
Managed a $120,000 prop budget and led a team of 4 to design, fabricate, and source 600+ 1920s-era props, delivering all assets on schedule with zero production delays.
Sci-Fi Anthology Series (Season 1)
Role: Property Master
Tools: 3D Printing, FileMaker Pro, Blender, Slack
Supervised the conceptual design and fabrication of 25 custom hero sci-fi props, utilizing 3D printing workflows to reduce production costs by 20%.
Certifications
- Props Firearms Safety Certification - IATSE TTF (2021)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (2020)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native)
- Union Membership: IATSE Local 44 (Affiliated Property Craftspersons) - Active Member
- Availability: Immediate for freelance or contract assignments
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Property Master
Job Market Insights
$62,000
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$118,500
Avg:
$84,400
Growth Outlook:
The demand for skilled Property Masters in the entertainment industry is projected to grow by 3% from 2024 to 2034. While the career is highly competitive and relies on freelance contracts, steady growth is driven by the continuous expansion of streaming platforms, digital content production, and theatrical releases. Demand remains strongest in major production hubs such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York.
3% growth over 10 years
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