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Sara Gair

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Specializing in production design and wardrobe, with an outstanding ability to deliver high-quality, innovative designs that meet project specifications and director's expectations. Known for strong collaborative skills and ability to adapt to changing project demands, ensuring seamless team integration and project success. Proficient in set design, wardrobe design, research and visual storytelling, consistently delivering impactful results.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Production Designer/Costume Designer

Don't Touch It -Director Darcy Waite
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in designing sets and environments to align with project vision.
  • Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative concepts for productions.
  • Sourced appropriate set decoration and wardrobe.
  • Supported directors and 1st ADs in organizing production materials and set up for video wall.
  • Participated in pre-production meetings to understand project requirements and timelines.

Production Designer/Costume Designer

Vector- Director BJ Verot
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in selecting and sourcing decorative elements to enhance visual storytelling.
  • Collaborated with production team to ensure set designs aligned with overall creative vision and function with the video wall enviroment.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for challenging or complex scenes that required unconventional approaches, due to the nature of the video wall and tracking.
  • Supported the organization and maintenance of decor inventory for efficient access during productions.

Set Designer/Costume Designer/Props Maker

Python Kincaid- Director Jessica Landry
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with production team to understand design requirements and constraints.
  • Delivered creative solutions for challenging spaces, transforming them into engaging environments.
  • Assisted in conceptualizing and designing set layouts for productions.
  • Designed and built props to the directors specifications and by filming constrainsts.

Set Designer/Costume Designer

Prism- Director Madison Thomas
02.2025 - 02.2025


  • Collaborated with directors to understand thematic requirements and visual concepts.
  • Supported the assembly of set pieces, ensuring alignment with design specifications.
  • Provided additional set decoration and wardrobe pieces from personal catalog.
  • Understanding and respecting each actors space as expressed, both on and off set.

Set Designer/Set Decorator/Assistant Costume Designer

The Apogee of the Vulpine Burrow- Director Deco Dawson
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in creating detailed set designs based on script requirements and director's vision.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of set construction tasks.
  • Learned to operate various hand and power tools for set building and decoration.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design concepts for productions.
  • Supported the installation of sets, ensuring alignment with design specifications and safety standards.
  • Organized materials and supplies efficiently to support smooth workflow during set construction.

Wardrobe Assistant

The Googly- Director Sean Garrity
02.2024 - 02.2024

- Assisting costume designer.

- Completing delegated tasks in a timely manner.

- Breakdown of wardrobe to the specifications of the director.

- On set final touches.

- Ensuring continuity.

- Inspecting wardrobe of actors throughout the shoot.

Costume Designer

Chief E's Angels - Director Mary Galloway
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Pre-production fitting with actors and director to review different looks.
  • Working with the director to design desired looks for each character.
  • Creating and sewing costumes based on the directors vision.
  • Organizing wardrobe by character and scene.
  • On set final touches.
  • On set repairs of wardrobe.
  • Ensuring continuity throughout shooting.

Costume Designer/Makeup Artist

Penance- Director Avery Powell
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Participated in fittings, providing adjustments based on performer feedback and comfort.
  • Supported set-up and breakdown of costumes during rehearsals and performances.
  • Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
  • Developed entire looks encompassing garments, make up and props.

Production Designer/Set Decorator/Props Master

The Perfect Cure- Director Curtis Wiebe
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Worked closely with lighting department to integrate elements seamlessly into the overall design aesthetic (specifically, the glowing blue stone.)
  • Supported the preparation and organization of materials and transportation for set designs and installations.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Innovated new techniques in set construction, enhancing structural integrity without increasing costs or production time by supplying owns set decoration.


Production Designer/wardrobe consultant

Italian Cafe, Steady Cam - Director Jonathan Le
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Assisted in creating visual concepts for productions, aligning designs with project objectives.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement design elements within tight deadlines.
  • Researched and sourced materials to support production design requirements.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.

Production Designer/Key Costumer

Virtual Production Promo Co.Lab 2.0- Director Jonathan Lee
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Sourced materials and props for production needs.
  • Supplied additional set decoration, props from personal catalogue.
  • Participated in set decoration, ensuring alignment with artistic vision.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing efficient workflows and organization systems.
  • Collaborated with the director to achieve a unified vision, ensuring cohesive aesthetics across scenes.
  • Created additional wardrobe pieces to align with the directors vision and story telling.
  • Adapted quickly to feedback, refining designs to meet project goals.

Key Costumer and Cast

The Medic- Director Jonathan Le
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Researching and sourcing WWI-era specific wardrobe.
  • Pre-production fittings.
  • Sourcing and creating realistic effects to be added as breakdown.
  • Breakdown of wardrobe.
  • Creating additions to sourced wardrobe to convey the story aligned with the directors vision.
  • On set final touches.
  • Ensuring continuity.
  • Acting role as The Medium.



Skills

  • Highly skilled in the ability to implement creative concepts aligned with the director's vision
  • Meticulous attention to detail and continuity
  • Adheres to tight deadlines and strick budgets, often exceeding expectations in both areas
  • Able to pivot direction as needed, while remaining pragmatic and producing creative solutions

Accomplishments

1st place winner of the second annual best shot horror film competition, Vive Mars CamTrack, 2024

Timeline

Costume Designer/Makeup Artist

Penance- Director Avery Powell
06.2025 - 06.2025

Production Designer/Set Decorator/Props Master

The Perfect Cure- Director Curtis Wiebe
04.2025 - 04.2025

Production Designer/wardrobe consultant

Italian Cafe, Steady Cam - Director Jonathan Le
03.2025 - 03.2025

Production Designer/Costume Designer

Don't Touch It -Director Darcy Waite
02.2025 - 02.2025

Production Designer/Costume Designer

Vector- Director BJ Verot
02.2025 - 02.2025

Set Designer/Costume Designer/Props Maker

Python Kincaid- Director Jessica Landry
02.2025 - 02.2025

Set Designer/Costume Designer

Prism- Director Madison Thomas
02.2025 - 02.2025

Set Designer/Set Decorator/Assistant Costume Designer

The Apogee of the Vulpine Burrow- Director Deco Dawson
02.2025 - 02.2025

Production Designer/Key Costumer

Virtual Production Promo Co.Lab 2.0- Director Jonathan Lee
12.2024 - 12.2024

Key Costumer and Cast

The Medic- Director Jonathan Le
10.2024 - 10.2024

Wardrobe Assistant

The Googly- Director Sean Garrity
02.2024 - 02.2024

Costume Designer

Chief E's Angels - Director Mary Galloway
02.2024 - 02.2024
Sara Gair