Production Design Expert – Remote

Job Description: Set and Production Design Expert

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote – Worldwide

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Set and Production Design Experts to evaluate set designs, production concepts, and creative briefs for film, television, theatre, events, commercials, and photography projects.

This role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in production design, set design, art direction, or set decoration. You will assess design quality, functionality, visual appeal, and suitability for the story, setting, and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review set designs, room setups, and production concepts to determine which best meets a given script, brief, or budget.
2. Evaluate scale, layout, sightlines, color schemes, materials, and functionality for actors and camera requirements.
3. Identify practical production issues, including unsuitable materials, incorrect proportions, camera limitations, and historically inaccurate elements.
4. Ensure designs align with the storyline, production setting, creative vision, and available budget.
5. Provide concise written explanations supporting design evaluations and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

1. Professional experience as a Production Designer, Set Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Assistant Art Director, or Theatre Designer.
2. Hands-on experience working on real productions, including scripts or briefs, budgeting, set construction, shoot or installation days, and cross-functional collaboration.
3. Familiarity with design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, or Photoshop, or strong hand-drafting skills. Expertise in all tools is not required.
4. Strong understanding of spatial design, materials, visual storytelling, and production requirements.
5. Ability to evaluate design concepts and clearly explain creative and practical decisions.
6. Strong written English communication skills.

Selection Process

1. Application: Submit your resume and a short professional profile.
2. Design Evaluation Interview: Complete a brief conversation about your experience with production design, set development, and project execution. No preparation or written assignment is required.
3. Experience Review: Your qualifications will be assessed against the project requirements.
4. Onboarding and Initial Task: Selected candidates will receive project guidelines and complete an initial task for review before proceeding.