Production Designer / Art Director — Client Project

Production Designer / Art Director — Client Project Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity Aru Labs is looking for a Production Designer / Art Director for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client. This is a project-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs. The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life. We're looking for someone who can help create a distinctive, believable visual world for the characters and story. What you'll do - Develop the visual and production design direction for the series - Work closely with the Director and DOP - Help define the look and feel of key locations - Research and identify suitable locations - Design spaces that reflect the characters and their changing circumstances - Plan props, furniture, set dressing and environmental details - Create moodboards and visual references - Help prepare production design requirements before filming - Coordinate sourcing, rentals and purchases where required - Maintain visual continuity between scenes and locations - Work with the production team to achieve the desired look within a lean production setup The world we're building The story moves through different environments, including: - Startup offices and coworking spaces - Apartments and personal spaces - Cafés and restaurants - Investor / business environments - City streets and nightlife - Airports and travel environments - International locations - Bali and other lifestyle settings We want the world to feel contemporary, aspirational and real, without looking overly designed or artificial. What we're looking for - Experience in production design, art direction, set design, styling or visual storytelling - Strong visual sense - Ability to build a world through spaces, objects and details - Good understanding of color, texture, composition and atmosphere - Strong research and sourcing skills - Comfortable working with a lean independent production - Ability to work collaboratively with the Director and DOP Experience in films, web series, commercials, music videos, photography or editorial projects is welcome. Working arrangement Remote: Yes, during pre-production Travel: Required during production Engagement: Project-based / contract Production window: Late November – early December Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs International and India-based candidates are welcome. Who you'll work with You will work closely with: - Creator / Writer / Director - Director of Photography - 1st Assistant Director - Production Coordinator - Costume / styling team - Actors and creative talent The production will be intentionally lean and collaborative. Ideal candidate You might be a good fit if you: - Notice the details most people overlook - Can turn a script into a visual environment - Understand how locations can reveal character - Know how to make a space feel expensive, lived-in, ambitious or uncertain without overspending - Enjoy sourcing unusual locations and objects - Can work creatively within practical constraints How to apply Please send: - Portfolio / previous work - Instagram / LinkedIn - Relevant production experience - Current location - Availability during late November / early December - Expected project fee or day rate Apply with the subject: Production Designer — Web Series Client Project Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client. Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production. If you're interested in helping create the visual world of an ambitious independent web series, we'd love to see your work. Originally posted on Himalayas