Goal:
To accomplish their primary goal of creating and managing the visual aspects of an artistic production or performance.
You will:
As the Production Designer, you will read scripts to identify what visual style is most appropriate.
Meet with the Producer and Director to discuss their view and requirements.
Develop a conceptual style for every aspect of the production.
Based on the overall concept, the Production Designer will provide sketches to communicate the concept to the Director and Art team.
Produce scale drawings of sets, and draw up ideas for costumes, props and make-up.
Provide ideas for special effects or graphics.
Research and scout out filming locations.
These could be studios, public or private spaces, and the Production Designer must assess them all for visual suitability and practicality.
Early on in the production process, the Production Designer hires an art department.
Depending on the size of the production, this could be just a few people or many large teams.
It may include set designers and constructors, special effects teams, props, lighting and sound directors and costume designers.
The Production Designer manages the art department throughout the process, instructing them on direction and vision.
They attend progress meetings, rehearsals and filming, adjusting and advising on visual aspects all along the way.