Senior Art Director — Sci‑Fi Drama Pilot (Detroit)

BlockReel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a Senior Art Director to lead the visual creation for a sci-fi pilot set in a near-future Detroit. The role requires directing sets, props, and overall aesthetic while managing a small art department and collaborating closely with the Director and DP to translate the script into tangible visuals.

The ideal candidate has extensive narrative project experience, a strong reel, and proven budgeting/scheduling skills to maintain project constraints and timelines.

Qualifications

• Senior art director experience on narrative projects required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual vision and execution.
• Ability to lead a small art department and collaborate with director and DP.
• Proficiency in budgeting and scheduling art department needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee sets, props, and visual aesthetic for the pilot.
• Manage a small art department team and workflow.
• Collaborate with Director and DP to realize the script visually.
• Ensure production stays within budget constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Art direction

Story visuals

Job description

BlockReel seeks a Senior Art Director to lead the visual creation for a sci-fi pilot set in a near-future Detroit. The role requires directing sets, props, and overall aesthetic while managing a small art department and collaborating closely with the Director and DP to translate the script into tangible visuals.

The ideal candidate has extensive narrative project experience, a strong reel, and proven budgeting/scheduling skills to maintain project constraints and timelines.