Guild Membership
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We aim to support our members at every stage of their career. We offer a membership directory listing on our website for promotion. We organize networking events and social events. We share training and up grading opportunities. We inform members of crew calls for employment and SIPTU information regarding agreement rates and work life balance employment opportunities.
Our guild is a network of experience on all levels and we actively encourage our members to get involved with guild activities, committee roles, subcommittee work and the sharing of useful knowledge. Participation is key and has created a standard that is respected in our film and television community nationally and internationally.
MEMBERSHIP
We offer five different membership levels to new applicants based on their work experience.
FULL MEMBERSHIP
Candidates must have 40 weeks, verifiable on-screen credited professional experience in the field of set decoration at the accredited grade, some of which should have been accrued in the 18 months prior to application. It is desirable, but not essential, that full members have worked in more than one genre and across a range of budgets.
TRAINEE MEMBERSHIP
This is offered to newcomers with less than 40 weeks professional experience in the field of set decoration or to those who have not yet reached the criteria for full membership at their grade level. Or the applicant did not have a referee.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
This is offered to third level students studying full time in direct industry-related courses (within Ireland). These members may not hold office – and have no voting rights. No membership fee applies. Use of guild logo is not permitted. These members are not listed on the website directory.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Offered to persons working in affiliated crafts which fall under the banner of set decoration such as drapes persons, food stylists or media stylists.
FELLOW MEMBERSHIP
This is offered to persons retired from or not currently active (in excess of two years) in the field of set decoration and overseas peers working in Ireland. They may not hold office and have restricted voting rights and do not receive all email notifications. No membership fee applies – this is available by invitation. These members are not listed on the website directory.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
FULL MEMBERSHIP
€45
per year
Listing in the IGSD Directory
Crew calls forwarded to you
Updates on important industry information
Voting rights (not available to trainees)
Able to hold office (not available to trainees)
SIPTU support and information for all SIPTU members were applicable
Training and support information
Use of logo
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
€25
per year
Listing in the public IGSD Directory
Crew calls forwarded to all new entrants
Updates on important industry information
SIPTU support and information for all SIPTU members where applicable
Training and suport information
Credit / application criteria
Credited professional experience must have been earned within the field of Set Decoration, in any of the following roles: Set Decorator, Set Decoration Buyer, Assistant Decorator, Assistant Buyer, Set Decoration Trainee, Draper or Food Stylists.
Credits must be from any of the following types of Film and TV Production: cinematic, broadcast, streaming or on demand releases.
We will also ask you to provide at least one referee who can vouch for your experience. Referees must be currently working in the industry and affiliated with the field of Set Decoration or Art Direction. Referees should be of seniority on a project in the submitted CV. In addition a current member of the IGSD is strongly encouraged. An exception to this would be for the Trainee Grade. Trainee applicants can contact the Guild directly for further direction on appropriate referees.
PAYMENT
Subscriptions will be requested in January annually.
The yearly membership fee can be paid via Google link sent to you once Membership has been approved –
€45 FULL MEMBER
€25 TRAINEE OR STUDENT
For applicants joining throughout the year, a one off joining fee will apply to new members:
€30 FULL MEMBER
€15 TRAINEE OR STUDENT
*Annual subscriptions will resume the following year.
Check list
Covering email – why you want to join? Your experience, etc.
Specify what grade you want to apply for.
Attach your latest CV.
Do you have a referee? Please attach if applying as full member.
Any other relevant info / experience?
Email this info to: irishguildofsetdecorators@gmail.com
FAQ
Do i have to be a resident of Ireland to apply?
Yes.
How often do you the committee meet to discuss applications?
Quarterly per annum.
I am currently listed as a trainee buyer, however I have been getting work at a higher grade, I have:
- 20 weeks experience as an assistant buyer,
- 10 weeks as set dec co-ordinator,
- 2 weeks as a full buyer and
- 8 weeks as assistant set dec
– can I upgrade to a full assistant buyer?
No, unfortunately you need 40 weeks in one single grade, this is the requirement to upgrade from trainee or any other grade.
I am recently a resident of Ireland and have been working as a set dec in a European country for the past 10 years – I have no referee in Ireland, can I still become a full member?
Yes, send in the required criteria – see join us, links to imbd and any referees in your previous country of residence – we will review your application at the next committee meeting for applicants.
RESOURCES
SET DECORATORS
SET DECORATION BUYERS
ASSISTANT SET DECORATORS
ASSISTANT BUYERS
PETTY CASH BUYERS
SET DECORATIONS COORDINATORS
TRAINEES
FOOD STYLISTS
DRAPERS
