Production Design for Music Video

BlockReel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel in New York, NY seeks a talented Production Designer for a dynamic music video shoot. The role focuses on imaginative set dressing, prop sourcing, and overall art direction to achieve a surreal, vibrant aesthetic.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the director on concepts, mood boards, and managing the art department budget. Prior music video/advertising experience is preferred. This is a paid, remote-leaning position with some in-person meetings in New York.

Qualifications

• Experience in production design for music videos, commercials or short films.
• Portfolio or reel showcasing design work required.
• New York area location preferred for on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director on concepts and visuals.
• Create mood boards to define the video's look and feel.
• Manage the art department budget and schedule.
• Source and fabricate props and set pieces to support the surreal, dreamlike aesthetic.
• Ensure all visual elements are cohesive and impactful on screen.
• Work with the director and cinematography team to realize the vision.

Skills

Production design

Art direction

Prop sourcing

Budget management

Mood boards

Collaboration

Tools

Art department kit

Job description

We are seeking a talented Production Designer for a dynamic music video shoot in New York, NY, filming for 1-2 days in late October 2026. This independent production, a high-energy pop track with a surreal, dreamlike aesthetic, needs someone to bring a unique visual flair to our set. We're looking for imaginative set dressing, prop sourcing, and overall art direction that enhances the video's vibrant and slightly off-kilter tone. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the director on concepts, creating mood boards, managing the art department budget, sourcing and fabricating props and set pieces, and ensuring all visual elements are cohesive and impactful on screen. You'll work closely with the director and cinematography team to realize their vision. Applicants should have prior experience in production design, ideally for music videos, commercials, or short films. Please submit a reel or portfolio showcasing your design work. While we appreciate those with their own art department kits, it is not required. This is a paid position, offering $200-400 per day depending on experience. We'll provide materials, a small prep budget, and craft services on set. Prep time will be approximately 3-4 days spread across the week leading up to the shoot, primarily remote with a few in-person meetings. All experience levels are welcome to apply.

Budget Range

$200-400/day