Creative Production Assistant- Contract

Indie Consulting; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 5,400 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Indie Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a Creative Production Assistant on a contract/part-time basis to support day-to-day production with a focus on food styling, location management and on-set logistics. The role requires an organized, hands-on individual who can jump in to keep shoots running smoothly.

The team fosters a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and a dynamic production environment across various brands.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work in fast-paced production environments
• Willing to take initiative across varied tasks
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in food styling, lo-fi production, hospitality, or location management

Responsibilities

• Food Styling & Prep: assist with ingredient prep, plating, styling, and resets between takes
• Location & Rental Management: coordinate rental and shoot locations, manage access and rules
• On-Set Production Support: assist setup/breakdown, run errands, manage crew flow
• Administrative & Logistics: track expenses, inventory, call sheets, schedules and sign-ins

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Problem-solver

Able to lift equipment

Job description

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The Creative Production Assistant supports day-to-day production with a focus on food styling, location management, and on-set logistics. This person should be highly organized, hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable jumping in wherever needed to keep shoots running smoothly.

About Us:

Founded in 2019, Indie Consulting is a fast-growing, strategy-led marketing consultancy that partners with some of the most exciting brands in CPG and beyond! We foster an empowering environment built on creativity and dedication, helping our clients tell their stories with clarity and impact.

At Indie, we’ve created a collaborative culture where professional and personal growth is the norm. Our team leads with empathy, supports one another, and strives to deliver meaningful results that leave things better than we found them. If you’re energized by smart strategy, great people, and real opportunities for growth, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

Food Styling & Prep

• Assist the Art Director & Creative Director with ingredient prep, plating, styling, and resets between takes
• Help source, organize, and maintain ingredients, food props, serving pieces, and styling tools
• Help manage food storage, refrigeration, and general food safety on set
• Keep kitchen and prep areas clean, organized, and shoot-ready
• Track styling details to maintain continuity across shots

Location & Rental Management

• Manage day-to-day logistics for rental and residential shoot locations
• Coordinate crew access, keys, parking, arrival times, and house rules
• Keep the location clean, organized, and camera-ready
• Restock kitchen, cleaning, and household supplies as needed
• Assist communications with property owners or managers regarding access, maintenance, and production needs
• Support check-in and check-out and ensure the property is returned in excellent condition

On-Set Production Support

• Assist with setup, breakdown, moving equipment, and general production needs
• Run errands and pick up supplies, props, ingredients, or meals
• Help manage crew flow, parking, deliveries, and set access
• Maintain organized common areas for crew meals, breaks, and equipment
• Troubleshoot day-of needs and unexpected issues as they arise

Administrative & Logistics

• Track production-related expenses and receipts
• Maintain inventory of food styling supplies, props, and production materials
• Assist with call sheets, schedules, sign-in sheets, and other production documentation
• Help coordinate crew arrival and departure times
• Document shoot details and styling notes when needed

Requirements

• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Willing to take initiative and handle a wide range of tasks
• Strong communicator and problem-solver
• Experience with food styling, lo-fi photo/video production, hospitality, or location management (Hi-fi experience is a plus)
• Able to lift and move production supplies and equipment as needed
• Reliable transportation to production locations across the Raleigh area
• Ability to work 3-4 consecutive, 8-10 hour shoot days at a time.
• Has a creative background or passion to learn!
• Contract/Part-time: Monthly production support, 24-32 hours per month
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and scope of work