Senior Production Designer — Bristol Documentary History

BlockReel; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided outside Bristol

Job summary

BlockReel, an independent Bristol-based documentary team, seeks a highly experienced Senior Production Designer to shape the visual language of our archival-driven feature. You will develop the visual concept with the Director, oversee set dressing, source props, and lead a small art department.

The role demands a strong sense of period detail and a collaborative spirit; prep begins early November 2026 with principal photography planned late November to mid‑December, totaling 18–20 shoot days.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in documentary or period drama.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design aesthetic.
• Ability to create authentic, atmospheric environments for archival elements and vérité style.

Responsibilities

• Develop the visual concept with the Director.
• Oversee set dressing and sourcing props.
• Manage a small art department crew.
• Create authentic look for archival elements and vérité style.
• Prep work before principal photography.

Skills

Period detail

Design portfolio

Documentary/period drama

Collaborative

Job description

BlockReel, an independent Bristol-based documentary team, seeks a highly experienced Senior Production Designer to shape the visual language of our archival-driven feature. You will develop the visual concept with the Director, oversee set dressing, source props, and lead a small art department.

The role demands a strong sense of period detail and a collaborative spirit; prep begins early November 2026 with principal photography planned late November to mid‑December, totaling 18–20 shoot days.