Production Designer Science & Engineering Professionals

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

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The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design …

Produce accurate calculations on time necessary to fulfil future technical tasks based on past and present information and observations or plan the estimated duration of individual tasks in a given …

Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

Analysing the logistic needs of all the different departments on the organisational level.

Create the timeline for the production of a motion picture, broadcast program or artistic production. Decide how long each phase will take and what its requirements are. Take into account …

Coordinate and direct costume workers in the process of drawing, cutting and sewing costumes and samples.

The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.

Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Work with the crew responsible for the camera operation and movement to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.

Work with the crew responsible for the lighting setup and operation to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

Arrange permits for shooting a film on location. Consult with owners and local authorities.

Prepare set production budgets.

Create three-dimensional models of the envisioned set layout.

Design the right atmosphere and an aesthetically appealing film with light. Give instructions on which equipment, settings, and cues should be used.

Draw prop sketches and define prop materials and building methods

Develop a conceptual interior design fitting the global mood the room(s) must convey, according to the quality standards agreed on. Adhere to the order of a client for a domestic …

Work with the staff responsible for costumes and make up in line with their creative vision and obtain directions from them about how make-up and costumes should look.

Decide when the shooting will start on each location, how long it will take, and when to move to another location.

Take photographs of potential locations. Create a photographic storyboard to show findings to producer and director.

Visually describe the various pieces of the set in order to develop the plan and to share with others.

Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.

Find the right costume for a certain role and actor.

Use a graphic presentation to convey, shot by shot, your creative vision and ideas on how a motion picture should look in terms of light, sound, visuals, costumes or make-up.