Production Designer — Indie Short Film (NYC)

BlockReel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a talented Production Designer for a dramatic NY short film. The role requires leading the Art Department from concept to strike, collaborating with the director on the visual style, and overseeing set dressing, props, and practical effects.

You will manage the art budget, source materials, and lead a small team on tight budgets. A strong portfolio in narrative projects is essential, with a reel or online portfolio required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Senior-level designer with a strong portfolio on narrative projects, ideally short films or indie features.
• Experience with tight budgets and creative problem-solving is essential.
• Provide a reel or portfolio link demonstrating past design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Art Department from concept through strike.
• Collaborate with the director on the visual aesthetic of the film.
• Design and oversee set dressing, props, and practical effects.
• Manage the art budget, source materials, and lead a small team.
• Prepare for 1–2 prep days before principal photography; anticipate long shoot days.

Skills

Art Direction

Budget Management

Prop & Set Dressing

Director Collaboration

Narrative Film Experience

Job description

BlockReel seeks a talented Production Designer for a dramatic NY short film. The role requires leading the Art Department from concept to strike, collaborating with the director on the visual style, and overseeing set dressing, props, and practical effects.

You will manage the art budget, source materials, and lead a small team on tight budgets. A strong portfolio in narrative projects is essential, with a reel or online portfolio required for consideration.