I'm a freelance prop maker and designer for TV and Film with mould making, carpentry, metalwork and painting experience and a prior background in illustration and graphic design.

Aaron Close

I'm a freelance prop maker and designer for TV and Film with mould making, carpentry, metalwork and painting experience and a prior background in illustration and graphic design.

Available to hire

I’m a freelance prop maker and designer for TV and Film with mould making, carpentry, metalwork and painting experience and a prior background in illustration and graphic design.

Work Experience

Prop Modeller (Feature) at Viva Momentum
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Prop modelling for a feature project (Borges & Me) on location in Glasgow; collaborated with the art department and supplied/prepared on-set props.
Prop Master at BBC Glasgow / Only Child
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Dressing props for a TV comedy series; managed on-set props and prop dressing under the supervision of the propmaster Chris McMillan.
Prop Master at Pumpkin Films / SKY
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Dressing props for a feature (Grow!); handled dailies-level prop dressing and collaboration with the production team in Edinburgh.
Standby Props at Comedy Unit / BBC Glasgow
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Standby props for The Euros (Comedy Special); worked under production designer Wendy Cairns.
Dressing Props at SFixer / Short Circuit
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Dressing props for a short (Sleazy Tiger); on-set dressing and collaboration with the set department and director Richard Evans.
Prop Modeller at Boleskine Films
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Prop modelling for a short; collaborated with production designer Kieran McCruden.
Prop Master / Standby Props at Heritage Interactive / Loch Ness Experience
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Prop master and standby props for a film exhibit; directed by Alessio Avezzano.
Assistant Standby Greensman at Wild Mercury / Amazon
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
On-set standby greensman; supported greens supervisor Jono Bond.
Prop Modeller / Standby Props at Amigo Films
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Prop modelling and standby props for a short; collaboration with production designer Tom Makepeace.
Prop Modeller at 3Film Group / Kino Eyes
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Prop modelling for a short; director Juulia Kalavainen and PD Nicoleta Gour involved.
Prop Modeller at Boleskine Films
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Prop modelling for a short; director Fraser Denholm and PD Kieran McCruden.
Set Construction / Dailies at Tornado Set Construction
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dailies work for a feature; on-set set construction support.
Art Director / Standby Art Director at Dinosaur Junior
October 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Art direction and standby art direction for a TV comedy series; pickups.
SFX Technician at Damsel
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
SFX technician for feature pickups.
Production Designer at The Air We Breathe
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Production design for a short film.
Art Director at The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Art direction for a feature with pickups.
SFX Technician at Anansi Boys
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
SFX technician for a TV series.
SFX Technician at Good Omens 2
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
SFX technician for TV series (season 2).
SFX Technician at His Dark Materials
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
SFX technician on dailies for TV series.
SFX Technician at Willow
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician on dailies for TV series.
SFX Technician at Havoc
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician on dailies for a feature.
SFX Technician at Desert Warrior
June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician for a major motion picture ( pickups ).
SFX Assistant Technician at Life After Life
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
SFX assistant on dailies for a TV series.
SFX Assistant Technician at The Rig
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
SFX assistant on a TV series.
Production Designer at Folding
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Production design for a short.
SFX Assistant Technician at The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
SFX assistant on a feature.
Creature Effects Trainee at Jurassic World: Dominion
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
ScreenSkills Creature Effects Trainee on a major motion picture.
Art Director at Burn On Arrival
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Art direction for a short.
Art Director at Trifle
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Art direction for a short.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 5
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
SFX trainee on a TV series.
Production Designer at The Iain Banks Appreciation Society
October 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Production design for a short.
Art Director at Zebra Girl
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Art direction for a feature.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 5
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
SFX trainee on a TV series.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 4
December 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
SFX trainee on a TV series.
Art Director at Z
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Art direction for projects referenced in resume; multiple short-form credits.
Art Department Assistant at Ray Bentos
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Art dept assistant for a web commercial.
Art Department Assistant at People's Energy
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Art dept assistant for a TV commercial.
Prop Modeller at Borges & Me
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Prop modeller for feature film, responsible for creating and detailing props to meet production design requirements.
Dressing Props at Only Child (TV Series)
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Dressing props for a BBC Glasgow production; worked closely with the prop team to ensure realism and continuity.
Propmaster at Grow! (Dailies) - Pumpkin Films/SKY
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Propmaster responsible for prop management and on-set prop coordination during dailies for a feature.
Standby Props at The Euros (Comedy Special) - BBC Glasgow
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Standby props for a BBC/Comedy Unit special; maintained prop запас and quick-change readiness.
Dressing Props at Sleazy Tiger - SFixer/Short Circuit
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Dressing props for a short film; supported production for on-set prop needs.
Prop Modeller at Outwith (Short) - Boleskine Films
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Prop modelling for a short film; collaborated with production design to realize prop concepts.
Prop Master / Standby Props at Heritage Interactive/Loch Ness Experience
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Prop master and standby props for a film exhibit; ensured props were safe, functional, and visually accurate.
Standby Greensman at The Rig (TV Series) - Wild Mercury/Amazon
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Standby greensman on a TV series; supported on-set greenery requirements and prop integration.
Prop Modeller / Standby Props at Corvus (Short) - Amigo Films
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Prop modeller with standby prop duties for a short film.
Prop Modeller at Days of Night (Short) - 3Film Group/Kino Eyes
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Prop modeller for a short film; collaborated with the production design team.
Prop Modeller at Dweller (Short) - Boleskine Films
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Prop modeller for a short film; supported prop fabrication and on-set needs.
Set Construction at Tornado
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Set construction work for a feature film; contributed to build and prep for dailies.
Art Director at Dinosaur Junior (TV Series) - Pick Ups
October 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Art director (standby) for a TV comedy series; supported production design and visual storytelling.
Art Director at Dinosaur Junior (TV Series) - Primary
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Art director for a TV comedy series; contributed to overall visual direction.
SFX Technician at Damsel (Feature) - Pick Ups
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
SFX technician for feature pick-ups; supported special effects on set.
Production Designer at The Air We Breathe (Short)
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Production designer for a short film; developed look and feel in collaboration with directors.
Art Director at The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (Feature) - Pick Ups
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Art director for feature pick-ups; oversaw production design and prop coordination.
SFX Technician at Anansi Boys (TV Series)
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
SFX technician for a TV series; supported effects on set and dailies.
SFX Technician at Good Omens 2 (TV Series)
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
SFX technician for TV series; involvement in daily effects tasks.
SFX Technician at His Dark Materials (TV Series) - Dailies
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
SFX technician for dailies on a TV series; supported on-set effects.
SFX Technician at Willow (TV Series) - Dailies
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician for dailies; contributed to on-set effects workflow.
SFX Technician at Havoc (Feature) - Dailies
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician for dailies on a feature; supported practical effects.
SFX Technician at Desert Warrior (Feature)
June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
SFX technician for a major motion picture; provided daily effects support.
SFX Assistant Technician at Life After Life (TV Series) - Dailies
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
SFX assistant on dailies for a TV series.
SFX Assistant Technician at The Rig (TV Series)
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
SFX assistant on a TV series; supported on-set effects workflow.
Production Designer at Folding (Short)
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Production designer for a short film; created visual concept and spaces.
SFX Assistant Technician at The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (Feature)
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
SFX assistant on a feature; supported practical effects for scenes.
Art Director at Burn On Arrival (Short)
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Art director for a short; oversaw visual style and prop coordination.
Art Director at Trifle (Short)
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Art director for a short film; developed design concepts and props.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 5 (TV Series)
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
SFX trainee on a TV series; supported on-set effects during production.
Production Designer at The Iain Banks Appreciation Society (Short)
October 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Production designer for a short film; contributed to overall look and feel.
Art Director at Zebra Girl (Feature)
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Art director for a feature; managed production design and prop needs.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 5 (TV Series)
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
SFX trainee on a TV series; supported on-set effects during early production.
SFX Trainee at Outlander 4 (Creative Scotland) - TV Series
December 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
SFX trainee on a major TV series; part of Scotland-backed project.

Education

Art & Design Foundation at Northern School of Art
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Designing & Making Creatures
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Soft Props & Breakaways
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Mould Making
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Making Sci-Fi Props & Weapons
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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