Production Design Expert - Remote - Remote

YO AI Labs; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Set and Production Design Experts to evaluate designs, concepts, and briefs for film, television, theatre, events, and photography projects. Ideal candidates bring a background in production design, set design, art direction, or set decoration and will assess design quality, functionality, and alignment with the story and production needs.

You will review concepts, identify production issues, and provide concise written explanations to support recommendations,

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Production Designer, Set Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Assistant Art Director, or Theatre Designer.
• Hands-on experience on real productions, scripts/briefs, budgeting, build days, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, or Photoshop, or strong hand-drafting skills.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, materials, visual storytelling, and production requirements.
• Ability to evaluate design concepts and clearly explain creative and practical decisions.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review set designs and production concepts to meet a script, brief, or budget.
• Evaluate scale, layout, sightlines, color schemes, materials, and functionality for actors and camera.
• Identify production issues, unsuitable materials, incorrect proportions, camera limitations, and historical inaccuracies.
• Ensure designs align with story, setting, vision, and budget.
• Provide concise written explanations supporting evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Production design

Set design

Art direction

Set decoration

Written English

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Rhino

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

Set and Production Design Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote - Worldwide

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Set and Production Design Experts to evaluate set designs, production concepts, and creative briefs for film, television, theatre, events, commercials, and photography projects. This role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in production design, set design, art direction, or set decoration. You will assess design quality, functionality, visual appeal, and suitability for the story, setting, and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review set designs, room setups, and production concepts to determine which best meets a given script, brief, or budget.
• Evaluate scale, layout, sightlines, color schemes, materials, and functionality for actors and camera requirements.
• Identify practical production issues, including unsuitable materials, incorrect proportions, camera limitations, and historically inaccurate elements.
• Ensure designs align with the storyline, production setting, creative vision, and available budget.
• Provide concise written explanations supporting design evaluations and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Production Designer, Set Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Assistant Art Director, or Theatre Designer.
• Hands-on experience working on real productions, including scripts or briefs, budgeting, set construction, shoot or installation days, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, or Photoshop, or strong hand-drafting skills. Expertise in all tools is not required.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, materials, visual storytelling, and production requirements.
• Ability to evaluate design concepts and clearly explain creative and practical decisions.
• Strong written English communication skills.