Production Design for Pilot

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-level Production Designer for a gritty near-future sci-fi drama. You will develop the overall aesthetic, design and oversee sets, props, and on-screen graphics, and collaborate closely with the Director and DP to realize the visual language.

You will manage a small art department and ensure designs stay on budget and schedule. Applicants should have 3-5 years in film/TV production design, with a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in film or television production design.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall aesthetic for the project.
• Design and oversee construction or sourcing of sets, props, and on-screen graphics.
• Collaborate with Director and Director of Photography to realize the visual vision.
• Manage a small art department and keep within budget and schedule.

Skills

Production design

Set design

Prop design

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Los Angeles based, filming in the second half of November 2026 for an independent pilot production. We are seeking a talented and imaginative Production Designer for a mid-level position. This project is a gritty, near-future sci‑fi drama, blending grounded realism with subtle futuristic elements. We're aiming for a distinctive look that feels both familiar and slightly off‑kilter, with a focus on practical sets and props that tell a story. This is a great opportunity to define the visual language of a project with strong potential. Responsibilities include developing the overall aesthetic, designing and overseeing the construction or sourcing of sets, props, and on-screen graphics, and working closely with the Director and Director of Photography to realize the visual vision. You'll be managing a small art department team, so organizational skills are key. You'll also be responsible for ensuring designs are within budget and schedule. Applicants should have at least 3-5 years of experience in film or television production design, preferably with some sci‑fi or genre experience. A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating your creative vision, problem‑solving abilities, and practical execution is essential. While we have a small art budget, your creative ability to stretch resources will be highly valued. We're looking for someone who can bring their own tools and connections where helpful, though basic materials and necessary rentals will be provided. The approximate shoot duration is 5-7 days, with roughly 2-3 weeks of prep time before that. We're paying $300-500 per day. Please send your reel and resume, we'd like to make a decision by November 9, 2026.

Budget Range

$300-500/day