Senior Production Designer, Sci-Fi Pilot Art Lead

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided art department supplies

Dedicated production budget

Job summary

BlockReel in Los Angeles is seeking a senior Production Designer to lead the art department for a ~3-week independent pilot. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on design, and a track record on narrative features or pilots.

A portfolio showcasing sci-fi or genre work is a plus, with familiarity in the LA prop/set-dressing landscape. Prep starts early November; compensation is $2,000–$3,000 per week, depending on experience, with a provided budget and all necessary art department supplies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Production Designer on narrative features or pilots.
• Portfolio showcases relevant work.
• Experience in sci-fi or genre projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute the overall visual design of the pilot.
• Manage set dressing, props, and art department crew.
• Collaborate closely with the Director and DP to realize the vision.
• Lead hands-on with strong problem-solving and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Set dressing

Props

Art department crew

Visual design

Job description

BlockReel in Los Angeles is seeking a senior Production Designer to lead the art department for a ~3-week independent pilot. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on design, and a track record on narrative features or pilots.

A portfolio showcasing sci-fi or genre work is a plus, with familiarity in the LA prop/set-dressing landscape. Prep starts early November; compensation is $2,000–$3,000 per week, depending on experience, with a provided budget and all necessary art department supplies.