production designer
Production designers are responsible for the complete look (style, colouring and locations) of television programmes, series, motion pictures and commercials. They create the visual concept for the entire production such as set design, lighting, costumes and camera angles. Production designers work together with the director, designers and oversee the art department. They also create sketches, drawings, do colouring and location research and advise props and stage settings to the director.
Also called: television production designer, art department manager, art department supervisor, TV production designer, film production designer, art department lead, animation production designer, production design manager
- 16
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- art director5 skills in common
- assistant video and motion picture director4 skills in common
- director of photography4 skills in common
- producer4 skills in common
- animation layout artist3 skills in common
- ICT project manager3 skills in common
- research manager3 skills in common
- video and motion picture producer3 skills in common
Essential skills
16- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- analyse a script
- analyse logistic needs
- CAD software
- conduct research on trends in design
- consult with production director
- create production schedules
- develop design concept
- develop the look of a production
- estimate duration of work
- film production process
- manage budgets
- manage staff
- provide input to collaborators to guide their work
- supervise costume workers
- use CAD software
Optional skills
22- arrange permits
- assess production needs to plan a production schedule
- attend rehearsals
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- create set models
- design lighting
- design props
- develop a specific interior design
- draw design sketches
- ensure visual quality of the set
- lighting techniques
- make film shooting schedule
- make photographic storyboards
- make set construction drawings
- photography
- recruit employees
- search for a suitable filming location
- select costumes
- use storyboards
- work with the camera crew
- work with the director of photography
- work with the lighting crew
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