Set and Production Design Expert

Location: Remote – Worldwide

Salary: $50–$105 per hour

Company

hirify.global engages production design experts to evaluate creative concepts and set designs for film, television, theatre, events, commercials, and photography projects.

What you will do

• Review set designs, room setups, and production concepts against scripts, creative briefs, budgets, and production requirements.
• Evaluate scale, layouts, sightlines, color schemes, materials, visual appeal, and functionality for actors and cameras.
• Identify practical issues such as unsuitable materials, incorrect proportions, camera limitations, and historical inaccuracies.
• Assess alignment with the storyline, production setting, creative vision, and available budget.
• Provide concise written explanations supporting design evaluations and recommendations.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Production Designer, Set Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Assistant Art Director, or Theatre Designer.
• Hands-on experience with real productions, including scripts or briefs, budgeting, set construction, shoot or installation days, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, or Photoshop, or strong hand-drafting skills; expertise in all listed tools is not required.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, materials, visual storytelling, and production requirements.
• Ability to evaluate design concepts and clearly explain creative and practical decisions.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote contractor role available worldwide.
• Hourly compensation of $50–$105.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and short professional profile.
• Complete a brief design evaluation interview covering production design, set development, and project execution; no preparation or written assignment is required.
• Selected candidates receive project guidelines and complete an initial task for review before proceeding.