ISCO Specialization 2166.4.5 Production Designer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Manage Budgets
- Develop Design Concept
- Analyse Logistic Needs
- Supervise Costume Workers
- Cad Software
- Use Cad Software
- Estimate Duration Of Work
- Manage Staff
- Conduct Research On Trends In Design
- Film Production Process
- Create Production Schedules
- Consult With Production Director
- Analyse A Script
Optional Skills
- Lighting Techniques
- Create Set Models
- Recruit Employees
- Arrange Permits
- Make Photographic Storyboards
- Make Film Shooting Schedule
- Search For A Suitable Location
- Design Lighting
- Select Costumes
- Work With The Lighting Crew
- Ensure Cooperation Among Production, Costume Department And Make-Up Department
- Budget Set Costs
- Attend Rehearsals
- Draw Design Sketches
- Develop A Specific Interior Design
- Use Storyboards
- Ensure Visual Quality Of The Set
- Make Set Construction Drawings
- Work With The Camera Crew
- Work With The Director Of Photography
- Photography
- Design Props
Alternative Names
- Television Production Designer
- Art Department Manager
- Art Department Supervisor
- Tv Production Designer
- Film Production Designer
- Art Department Lead
- Animation Production Designer
- Production Design Manager
