Production Designer, Music Video (L.A.)

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Designer for a high-energy indie music video, with a compact 1-2 day shoot and ~3 weeks of prep. The project starts mid-October and concludes around late October in a vibrant, slightly surreal aesthetic.

You'll conceptualize and build the visual environment, collaborate closely with the director and DP, supervise set dressing and props with the Prop Master, and craft bold, colorful looks on a modest budget. Portfolio strong required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production design, art direction or set dressing for music videos, commercials, or short films.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative vision and problem-solving.
• Ability to work on a modest budget and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute the visual environment for the video.
• Collaborate closely with the director and DP to realize the creative vision.
• Oversee set dressing and props working with the Prop Master.
• Contribute to overall visual storytelling and aesthetic decisions.

Skills

Production design

Art direction

Set dressing

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Job description

Shooting in Los Angeles around November 4, 2026 for a high-energy, indie music video, we’re seeking a Production Designer to help bring our vision to life. This will be a compact project, likely a 1-2 day shoot, but we need someone to join our team for about 3 weeks of prep and shoot time, starting around mid-October. The video features a dynamic, vibrant indie-pop band, and we’re aiming for a slightly surreal, dreamlike aesthetic with bold colors and quirky practical effects. Think early 2000s MTV meets modern alt-pop. Your key responsibilities will include conceptualizing and executing the visual environment, collaborating closely with the director and DP, overseeing set dressing, props (working with the Prop Master), and contributing to the overall visual storytelling. We need someone who can work resourcefully to create impactful sets and looks on a modest budget, making smart creative choices. Applicants should have 3+ years of experience in production design, art direction, or set dressing for music videos, commercials, or short films. A strong portfolio demonstrating your creative vision, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with a team is essential. Please do not submit if you’re just starting out; this role requires someone who can hit the ground running. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. We’ll provide the location and a budget for materials; you’ll bring your creative expertise and a good attitude. We’re aiming to review applications and schedule interviews over the next couple of weeks. Please apply by October 21, 2026.

Budget Range

Negotiable