Indie Film Art Assistant: Props & Set Dressing

BlockReel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on set

Job summary

BlockReel's upcoming independent short film seeks an enthusiastic Art Assistant to support the Production Designer in creating a quirky, surreal visual style on a limited budget. You'll help with prop sourcing, tracking, set dressing, light fabrication, and maintaining visual continuity on set.

This entry-level role offers hands-on indie experience, with long shooting days (10-12 hours) in late Oct to early Nov 2026 and meals provided on set. Portfolio or sample work is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in an indie production with opportunities to learn on set.
• Basic carpentry or crafting ability is a plus.
• A portfolio or samples of creative work is encouraged.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with the Production Designer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prop sourcing and tracking.
• Help with set dressing and maintaining visual continuity.
• Support light fabrication and on-set execution of the designer's vision.
• Collaborate with the Production Designer and contribute ideas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic carpentry or crafting ability

Portfolio or samples

Job description

BlockReel's upcoming independent short film seeks an enthusiastic Art Assistant to support the Production Designer in creating a quirky, surreal visual style on a limited budget. You'll help with prop sourcing, tracking, set dressing, light fabrication, and maintaining visual continuity on set.

This entry-level role offers hands-on indie experience, with long shooting days (10-12 hours) in late Oct to early Nov 2026 and meals provided on set. Portfolio or sample work is encouraged.