Art Department Assistant, Feature Film

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation to set

Tools and materials provided

Job summary

BlockReel in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Art Department Assistant for about 3 weeks starting late September 2026 to support a gritty, character-driven drama. This hands-on role works with the Production Designer and Art Director on prop sourcing, set dressing, and on-set tasks.

Ideal candidates are entry-level, with an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative attitude. Experience on student films or indie shorts helps, but portfolios are optional; transportation and all tools

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in art department.
• Assist the Production Designer and Art Director with prop sourcing, set dressing, material organization, and on-set support.
• Some experience on student films or indie shorts is a plus.
• A portfolio or examples of your creative work are helpful but not required.
• Compensation is $200-400 per day.
• Transportation to and from set will be provided for specific tasks, and all tools and materials will be supplied.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Designer and Art Director with prop sourcing and set dressing.
• Organize materials and provide on-set support.
• Help bring the world to life through practical effects and set dressing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Job description

Los Angeles, CA. This independent feature film needs an Art Department Assistant for approximately 3 weeks of work, starting late September 2026. We are shooting a gritty, character-driven drama exploring themes of resilience in a dystopian near-future. The film has a dark, atmospheric tone and requires creative problem-solving with practical effects and set dressing. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting the Production Designer and Art Director with prop sourcing, set dressing, material organization, and on-set support. This is a hands‑on role; you'll be helping to bring our world to life. We're looking for someone enthusiastic with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Some experience on student films or indie shorts is a plus, even if it's not directly in art department. A portfolio or examples of your creative work (even personal projects) are helpful, but not required for this entry‑level role. Compensation is $200-400 per day, depending on experience. We're a small production company, so adaptability and a collaborative spirit are key. We will provide transportation to and from set for specific tasks if needed, and all necessary tools and materials will be supplied.

Budget Range

$200-400/day

Benefits

• We will provide transportation to and from set for specific tasks if needed, and all necessary tools and materials will be supplied.