Production Designer

• Source, organize, and track props across productions, including purchase, rental, and return workflows, while maintaining a well-organized prop inventory.
• Anticipate prop needs during pre-production based on scripts and creative briefs, and assist with tracking prop-related expenses and budgets.

• Coordinate wardrobe needs for productions, including sourcing, fittings, and on-set support.
• Collaborate with Story Producers, Creative Directors, and Production leadership to ensure wardrobe selections align with creative objectives and brand standards.
• Maintain and organize a wardrobe inventory to support recurring production needs.

• Assist with managing art department budgets across productions, including set builds, props, wardrobe, and fabrication expenses.
• Track and reconcile art department spending and provide cost information to Production leadership.
• Contribute to the development of purchasing and sourcing processes that support increasing production volume efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve art department workflows and operational processes while maintaining creative quality.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Strong visual and creative sensibility with the ability to translate creative direction and brand guidelines into compelling physical environments.
• Knowledge of set decoration, prop sourcing, inventory organization, and wardrobe coordination for commercial, branded, or advertising productions.
• Highly organized with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and production quality.
• Experience assisting with budget tracking, purchasing, and expense reconciliation within an art department or production environment.
• Resourceful problem-solver who can adapt to changing priorities, timelines, and production needs.
• Experience working with vendors, rental houses, and freelance crew to support production design needs.
• Comfortable receiving creative direction and feedback while contributing ideas and recommendations throughout the production process.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Creative, Production, Camera, and Location teams.
• Proactive and dependable team player who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
• Interest in helping build and improve art department systems, workflows, and inventory processes as the production studio continues to grow.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Required Experience: 3–5 years of experience in production design, art direction, or art department on commercial, advertising, or branded content productions
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production Design, Scenic Design, Fine Arts, Film Production, or related field
• Preferred Experience: 5+ years with demonstrated ownership of full art department across multi-brand or high-volume production environments
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $64,500-$86,000, plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis.

This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.

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