Production Designer

The Production Designer is primarily responsible for shaping the overall aesthetic of projects in production, ensuring that props, wardrobe, set design, and hair/makeup align with the creative team's vision.  This role involves collaboration with Creative Team to develop concepts and creative plans. The Production Designer will also be responsible for being present and providing art direction on shoot days. The Production Designer will be responsible for recruiting and maintaining relationships with design contractors and managing asset storage spaces, including the prop room, studio storage, and external warehouse. The Production Designer utilizes their skillset to deliver outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.
At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.  It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be. 

What You’ll Do

• Manage the five key disciplines: set design, props, wardrobe, hair, and makeup
• Work closely with the creative team in meetings to define project vision and direction
• Partner with filmmakers, photographers, and producers to maintain aesthetic integrity throughout the shoot
• Complete projects within established budgets and timelines
• Create wardrobe and set design lookbooks to ensure project vision is consistently executed
• Manage and organize prop inventory and identify needs, sourcing them through purchasing, creation, or contractor hiring as required
• Manage hair and makeup supplies and maintain wardrobe rooms
• Execute hair and makeup on set, hiring contractors when necessary to assist
• Stay current with trends in fashion, makeup, and interior design is support of quarterly trend forecast

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and problem solve with innovation
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to                                                  change
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects
• Ability to create and clearly present design pitches
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of professional experience
• Relevant design experience required

Benefits We Offer - Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. - Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.  - Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.  - Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.  - Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members. - Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health. - Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!  -$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.  - Casual dress and work environment. - And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to DiversityAt Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 
While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through divers