Dhar Mann Studios
Production Designer
Dhar Mann Studios, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:
Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 90 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons, inspired by Dhar Mann's personal experience of success and failure. The company is driven by one founding principle: We're not just telling stories, we're changing lives.
BIG PICTURE:
We are looking for a highly creative and detailed Production Designer that can bring to life multiple in-house sets for our non-union productions. The ideal person will possess extensive production design experience within the film industry. Ideally, the Production Designer knows how to source and procure furnishings and dressings, as well as skillfully place and arrange them on set. This individual will be expected to analyze overall requirements, cost, and timeline specifications as needed for each set. Ultimately, this individual will be able to use their strong creativity, design judgement, and resourcefulness to decorate multiple environments while achieving the desired message, story, or mood. We create videos based on realistic scenarios so sets must be relatable and believable.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME:
Working closely with our Senior Pre-Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Screenwriters, and Directors to achieve the desired look and feel within each setSetting up and decorating multiple sets and sourcing new items (i.e. furniture, lighting, decorative items)Setting up both simple and intricate setsAcquiring needed set dec items while conforming to budget restrictionsMaintaining proper placement of decorative items to ensure the safety of performing actors and crews on-setOverseeing and maintaining each decorated set, overall visual appeal, and maximizing allotted space for current and future needsMaintaining clear communication with all necessary departmentsCreating inventory logs of all set decorations while maintaining meticulous organization using appropriate platforms (Skype, Monday.com, Google Drive)WHAT YOU HAVE:
A minimum of 4+ years working within the film industry as a Set Decorator or Production DesignerHands-on experience designing and decorating sets with a realistic aestheticComprehensive understanding of pre-production, production, and post-productionSelf-motivated with excellent communication and time management skillsStrong sense of urgency with the ability to meet tight deadlinesFlexible work schedule that may include nights and weekendsAbility to use apps like SketchUp to deliver mock ups of sets.WHO OVERSEES YOU:
The Production Designer will report to the Senior Pre-Production Manager
WHO YOU OVERSEE:
Currently, the Production Designer will oversee 3 set dressers
WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:
All the action takes place at our studio in Burbank, CA!
WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
This is a full-time role, schedule flexibility will be discussed during the interview
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the bestOur content is growing quickly, so you'll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!Loads of perks including tons of snacks and a friendly working environmentGet to know us: https://www.dharmann.com/career
AN IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO US:
Our organization looks to hire the BEST of the best and we focus on finding candidates who are a strong cultural fit. We have a 3 month 'Discovery Period' in place that allows us to get to know each new hire better and assess their skill set.
Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 90 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons, inspired by Dhar Mann's personal experience of success and failure. The company is driven by one founding principle: We're not just telling stories, we're changing lives.
BIG PICTURE:
We are looking for a highly creative and detailed Production Designer that can bring to life multiple in-house sets for our non-union productions. The ideal person will possess extensive production design experience within the film industry. Ideally, the Production Designer knows how to source and procure furnishings and dressings, as well as skillfully place and arrange them on set. This individual will be expected to analyze overall requirements, cost, and timeline specifications as needed for each set. Ultimately, this individual will be able to use their strong creativity, design judgement, and resourcefulness to decorate multiple environments while achieving the desired message, story, or mood. We create videos based on realistic scenarios so sets must be relatable and believable.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME:
Working closely with our Senior Pre-Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Screenwriters, and Directors to achieve the desired look and feel within each setSetting up and decorating multiple sets and sourcing new items (i.e. furniture, lighting, decorative items)Setting up both simple and intricate setsAcquiring needed set dec items while conforming to budget restrictionsMaintaining proper placement of decorative items to ensure the safety of performing actors and crews on-setOverseeing and maintaining each decorated set, overall visual appeal, and maximizing allotted space for current and future needsMaintaining clear communication with all necessary departmentsCreating inventory logs of all set decorations while maintaining meticulous organization using appropriate platforms (Skype, Monday.com, Google Drive)WHAT YOU HAVE:
A minimum of 4+ years working within the film industry as a Set Decorator or Production DesignerHands-on experience designing and decorating sets with a realistic aestheticComprehensive understanding of pre-production, production, and post-productionSelf-motivated with excellent communication and time management skillsStrong sense of urgency with the ability to meet tight deadlinesFlexible work schedule that may include nights and weekendsAbility to use apps like SketchUp to deliver mock ups of sets.WHO OVERSEES YOU:
The Production Designer will report to the Senior Pre-Production Manager
WHO YOU OVERSEE:
Currently, the Production Designer will oversee 3 set dressers
WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:
All the action takes place at our studio in Burbank, CA!
WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
This is a full-time role, schedule flexibility will be discussed during the interview
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the bestOur content is growing quickly, so you'll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!Loads of perks including tons of snacks and a friendly working environmentGet to know us: https://www.dharmann.com/career
AN IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO US:
Our organization looks to hire the BEST of the best and we focus on finding candidates who are a strong cultural fit. We have a 3 month 'Discovery Period' in place that allows us to get to know each new hire better and assess their skill set.