Set and Production Design Expert - Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote — Worldwide
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $96,000–$201,600/year equivalent
Hourly Rate: $50–$105/hour
Required Skills: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Design Briefs, Scripts, Set Design

Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, project availability, and approved work.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Set and Production Design Experts to review set designs, production concepts, and creative briefs for film, television, theatre, events, commercials, and photography.

You will assess how well a design supports the story, fits the available space, works for the camera, and aligns with production requirements. Your professional judgment and written explanations will contribute to training and evaluating next-generation AI systems.

This opportunity is suited to production designers, set designers, art directors, and set decorators with hands-on experience in real productions. Prior AI experience is not required; relevant industry expertise and clear written English are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Review set designs, room setups, and production concepts to determine which best meets a script, brief, or budget.

• Evaluate scale, layout, sightlines, color, materials, and how the space functions for actors and camera.

• Identify practical production issues, such as sets that do not accommodate required shots, materials that appear unrealistic on camera, or elements that are inconsistent with the intended period.

• Assess whether a design supports the story and setting while remaining within budget.

• Provide concise written explanations for design assessments so reviewers can follow your reasoning.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Production Designer, Set Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Assistant Art Director, Theatre Designer, or in a similar role.

• Experience working on real productions involving scripts or briefs, budgets, set builds, shoot or installation days, and collaboration with other departments.

• Familiarity with design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, or Photoshop, or strong hand-drafting skills. Not all tools are required.

• Ability to explain why one design works better than another.

• Clear written English.

Core Skills

• Set and production design

• Script and creative brief interpretation

• Spatial planning and layout

• Scale and sightline assessment

• Color and material selection

• Camera-aware design evaluation

• Budget and production feasibility

• Set construction and installation awareness

• Design software or hand drafting

• Written communication and rationale

• Attention to detail

Selection Process

1. Application: Submit your resume and a short professional profile.

2. Curation Interview: Complete a brief conversation about your experience with exhibitions, collections, and attribution. No preparation, review, or written work is required. Completing the interview advances your application.

3. Experience Review: Your background is assessed against the project’s requirements.

4. Onboarding and Initial Task: If selected, you will receive project guidelines and begin an initial task. The task is reviewed before you continue.

Who Should Apply?

Professionals with hands-on set or production design experience who can assess creative concepts against story, space, camera requirements, and production constraints. Applicants should be comfortable evaluating design decisions and explaining their reasoning in clear written English. Prior AI experience is not required.