Studio / Set Designer (Contract — First Month + On-Call)

NY 411; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NY 411 is seeking a Set Designer for a contract position in Commercial, Corporate, & Pro Video Production in New York, NY. The role involves designing distinct set looks, sourcing materials, and overseeing set builds for various content formats.

Ideal candidates will have experience in set design for digital media or broadcast. Strong vendor relationships in NYC are essential, along with a collaborative spirit to take creative direction and contribute ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience designing sets for digital media, streaming, broadcast.
• Strong sourcing instincts with NYC vendors.
• Eye for set appearance on camera.

Responsibilities

• Design two to three distinct set looks for various formats.
• Sourcing furniture and props with NYC vendors.
• Oversee set build and installation.

Skills

Set design for on-camera content

Sourcing instincts

Vendor relationships in NYC

Collaborative creativity

Job description

Overview

This is a contract position in Commercial, Corporate, & Pro Video Production located in New York, NY. The employer is Chorus.com.

Responsibilities

• Design two to three distinct set looks each serving a different content format.
• Sourcing furniture, props, and materials with NYC vendor relationships.
• Oversee set build and installation.
• Dress and style each set for camera, focusing on texture, layering, and on‑camera feel.
• Coordinate with the DP/cinematographer on how each set reads under studio lighting.

Set Directions

• Warm, lived‑in conversational set (cozy, homey, layered).
• Clean structured set (classroom or educational feel).
• Potential third set that is more minimal/neutral.

Requirements

• Experience designing sets for on‑camera content such as digital media, streaming, branded content, or broadcast.
• Strong sourcing instincts and vendor relationships in NYC.
• Eye for how sets read on camera, beyond physical appearance.
• Ability to work within a budget and make creative decisions with constraints.
• Collaborative spirit, able to take creative direction and contribute own ideas.

Portfolio

Submit portfolio with examples of camera‑ready set work. Bonus points for experience with podcast studios, YouTube creator spaces, or branded content environments, and a brief description of your sourcing and build process.