Assistant Art Director

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film is seeking a creative, organized Assistant Art Director to join our Art Department for an upcoming production. This role focuses on graphic design, artwork sourcing and production, vinyl installation, and supporting the execution of the overall design vision.

You’ll collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Directors, Graphic Designer, and team to manage artwork from concept through printing, preparation, and installation.

Qualifications

• Graphic Design experience.
• Familiarity with preparing print-ready artwork and graphics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A good eye for design and attention to detail.
• Hands-on vinyl installation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cricut machines or other vinyl-cutting equipment is a bonus, but not required.
• Resourceful, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Willing to jump in, take initiative, and help wherever needed.
• Experience in television production, set decoration, art direction, or commercial interiors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source royalty‑free artwork and imagery.
• Assist the Art Director with communication and coordination with the Graphic Designer.
• Coordinate artwork that needs to be created, modified, or resized.
• Track artwork deadlines and printing schedules, ideally staying one episode ahead.
• Coordinate artwork selections, frame sourcing, matting, and printing plans.
• Determine artwork sizing and placement within frames.
• Purchase or source frames in a timely manner, including online purchasing, local shopping, and thrifting.
• Prepare artwork and frames for installation.
• Properly label, wrap, and pack finished artwork for transport and installation.
• Assist with on‑site artwork installation and hanging.
• Prepare and install vinyl graphics, lettering, decals, and signage.
• Assist with printing, signage production, and other episode‑specific graphics needs.
• Assisting with de-staging, packing, labeling, and organizing restaurant contents.
• Assisting with cleaning and general preparation as needed.
• Supporting carpenters, painters, and other Art Department crew members.

Skills

Graphic Design

Print-ready Artwork

Organizational Skills

Communication

Vinyl Installation

Set Decoration

Art Direction

Commercial Interiors

Tools

Cricut machines

Vinyl-cutting equipment

Job description

We are looking for a creative, organized, and hands-on Assistant Art Director to join our Art Department for an upcoming production. This role will primarily focus on graphic design, artwork sourcing and production, vinyl installation, and supporting the execution of the overall design vision. The ideal candidate has a graphic design background, excellent communication skills, a good eye for detail, and an enthusiastic attitude. We're looking for someone who is excited to jump in, learn, and grow as part of a collaborative team.

You’ll work closely with the Production Designer, Art Directors, Graphic Designer, and Art Department team to manage artwork and graphics from concept through printing, preparation, and installation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Graphic Design experience.
• Familiarity with preparing print-ready artwork and graphics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A good eye for design and attention to detail.
• Hands‑on vinyl installation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cricut machines or other vinyl-cutting equipment is a bonus, but not required.
• Resourceful, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Willing to jump in, take initiative, and help wherever needed.
• Experience in television production, set decoration, art direction, or commercial interiors is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Artwork

• Source royalty‑free artwork and imagery.
• Assist the Art Director with communication and coordination with the Graphic Designer.
• Coordinate artwork that needs to be created, modified, or resized.
• Track artwork deadlines and printing schedules, ideally staying one episode ahead.

Artwork Production & Framing

• Coordinate artwork selections, frame sourcing, matting, and printing plans.
• Determine artwork sizing and placement within frames.
• Purchase or source frames in a timely manner, including online purchasing, local shopping, and thrifting.
• Prepare artwork and frames for installation.
• Properly label, wrap, and pack finished artwork for transport and installation.
• Assist with on‑site artwork installation and hanging.

Graphics & Vinyl Installation

• Prepare and install vinyl graphics, lettering, decals, and signage.
• Assist with printing, signage production, and other episode‑specific graphics needs.

Renovation & On-Set Support

This position will also be actively involved in renovations and reveal preparations. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with de-staging, packing, labeling, and organizing restaurant contents.
• Assisting with cleaning and general preparation as needed.
• Supporting carpenters, painters, and other Art Department crew members.

We’re an all‑hands‑on‑deck team, and everyone contributes wherever they’re needed. We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit who takes pride in being part of the bigger picture.