ASSEMBLY
TYPES
NON-FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
Non-furniture assembly is the service a client can select to assemble small products that don’t require power tools. I.e. picture frames, small puzzle, etc. Non-furniture assembly is reserved for products and props that can be assembled within 30 minutes.
FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
Furniture assembly is the services clients can select to assemble products or props that do require power tools. I.e. chairs, beds, dressers, shelves, etc. Furniture assembly is reserved for products or props that can be assembled within a 1 hour.
TIMING
ARRIVAL TIMES
our scheduler will indicate to arrive early within assignment notes. see dedicated arrival time below.
NON-FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
All Stylist MUST arrive 30 minutes before the shoot start time for prep and assembly.
FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
All Stylist MUST arrive 1 hour before the shoot start time for perp and assembly.
PROCESS
1. CHECK ASSIGNMENT NOTES
check your assignment notes and crew notes for the following details
product being assembled
instructions for assembly
tools needed for assembly
product storage location
post shoot preference (store, ship back, discard)
stylist requirement: (whether you will be needed for a)both assembly + disassembly or b) assembly only)
ask the photographer on your shoot to retrieve the product + tools and materials for assembly
if your photographer is not available ask the Customer Experience Manager or Creative Lead on duty to retrieve the items.
head towards the bay where your shoot is taking place
2. ASSEMBLE PRODUCTS
review the assembly instructions
gather your tools and ask your photographer for any missing tools
proceed to assemble the product with the provided instructions
up to 30 minutes for non-furniture products
up to 1 hour for furniture products
if the product will take longer than the allocated time let your photographer know ASAP
once the product is assembled inform your photographer and prepare to begin styling on the shoot
3. DELIVER PRODUCTS TO SHOOT AREA
find your the photographer listed on the assignment and deliver the assembled product.
4. PRODUCTS IS SHOT
After the product is assembled you will proceed to provide styling services on the shoot. Once the shoot wraps proceed to disassemble the product as needed.
4. DISASSEMBLE PRODUCT
check assignment notes or crew notes to determine if the product will need disassembling
most non-furniture products will not need disassembling
all furniture products will need disassembling (unless there are back to back shoots scheduled)
if disassembly is required, proceed to gather your tools and materials
proceed to disassemble the product with the provided instructions in the reverse order
up to 30 minutes for non-furniture products
up to 1 hour for furniture products
place the disassembled pieces back into the box or container it came from
once the item is back in the box inform your photographer so they can store, discard, or ship the product
once your photographer has removed the product and tools you are free to move on to your next shoot or leave the studio