Production Designer

Fresh Tape Media | Production Designer

The Production Designer is a creative and execution-focused role responsible for helping translate concepts into high-quality, on-brand physical environments, sets, and art department elements. This role supports production design from concept through build and install, working closely with Creative, Production, and external partners to ensure environments are visually compelling, functional, and production-ready.

This position is ideal for a hands-on designer with strong taste, solid technical skills, and a growing understanding of fabrication, materials, and production workflows. The Production Designer contributes meaningfully to execution while continuing to build judgment, cost awareness, and leadership skills within Fresh Tape Media’s production design practice. 

Responsibilities Include:

Production Design & Execution

• Support the design and execution of sets, builds, and physical environments from concept through installation and strike
• Create set mocks, schematics, renderings, and visual references that clearly communicate design intent
• Assist with material selection, testing, and sourcing to ensure quality and durability
• Contribute to production design budgets by tracking materials, labor considerations, and fabrication inputs
• Ensure production design work aligns with brand guidelines, copyright considerations, and production requirements

Fabrication & Vendor Coordination

• Assist in sourcing and coordinating with fabricators and vendors under the guidance of Producers and senior design leads
• Help manage fabrication timelines, scopes, and deliverables
• Track build progress and flag potential risks related to timing, quality, or cost

Creative Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Creative Directors, Producers, and Project Managers to align creative vision with executional needs
• Participate in brainstorms and concept development, offering production-aware creative ideas
• Support pitch decks and client-facing materials with production design visuals and layouts
• Help evaluate tradeoffs between scope, cost, and timeline to support smart creative decisions

On Set Support & Growth

• Support on-set execution of production design elements, ensuring builds are installed and dressed correctly
• Represent Fresh Tape Media professionally on set alongside the broader production team
• Receive feedback and mentorship from senior designers and production leaders to continue skill development

Basic Qualifications:

Technical

• 3 years of experience in production design, set design, fabrication, or experiential environments
• 2 years of art department experience on sets
• Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop and SketchUp (additional tools a plus)
• Working knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and installation processes
• Understanding of how lighting, camera, and video production interact with physical environments
• Strong foundational design skills across layout, color, typography, and spatial design

Professional

• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across creative and production teams
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt in fast-paced environments
• Comfortable working on set and supporting live production needs
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work extended hours as production schedules require
• Interest in sports, culture, and experiential storytelling

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Denver, NYC or Chicago

Salary: $70k - $85k commensurate with experience