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Production Designer
Starting at 1186.00/ day
The Production Designer designs the visual look of sets and handles complex set design including builds and dressing projects. Additionally, they oversee the entire department, ensuring that all aspects of the production design are managed effectively and efficiently.
Hired by Production ❋ Reports to the Director, Producer and Executive Producer
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee set design and set layouts for both studio and location setups.
- Develop and oversee Art Department decks describing all required aspects of the design.
- Develop and oversee script breakdowns as they pertain to the job.
- Develop and manage all Art Department budgets.
- Communicate all relevant information to Art Department Crew and production.
- Oversee Art Department hiring and labor management.
- Oversee Art Dept. safety and safe working conditions, and safety reporting to Production / Executive Producer.
Skills
- Expertise in all facets of design and management as they pertain to commercial film production.
- Expertise in the design and procurement of sets, both constructed and location specific.
- Expertise in the approvals process surrounding the design of sets and their attendant components.
- Expertise in and responsible for the management of Art Department budgets.
- Expertise in production protocols, set etiquette and ACCP recommendations.
- High-level communications skills with notable experience in leading a crew.