She usually helps the designer with all aspects of the job, from planning to final touch-ups during dress rehearsals. Often the assistant will play a large part in set dressing and be a liaison between set designer and Head of Props. Graphics may be another part of the assistant designer's job. Requires permission of the Set Designer. The Assistant Lighting Designer will have some experience with lighting and assist the designer with prep crews and setting cues.
Duties vary from designer to designer.
Lighting Designer's permission required. The duties of the Assistant Technical Director will vary according to the set for the production. Often the Assistant will draft scenic units and run crew periods. Requires previous work on set construction and the permission of the Technical Director. Occasionally a production requires special training sessions in which the Assistant Make-up Designer helps train the actors and running crew.