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Production Designer / Art Director — Client Project
Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity
Aru Labs is looking for a Production Designer / Art Director for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.
This is a project-based opportunity , not a permanent position at Aru Labs .
The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life .
We're looking for someone who can help create a distinctive, believable visual world for the characters and story.
What you'll do
Develop the visual and production design direction for the series
Work closely with the Director and DOP
Help define the look and feel of key locations
Research and identify suitable locations
Design spaces that reflect the characters and their changing circumstances
Plan props, furniture, set dressing and environmental details
Create moodboards and visual references
Help prepare production design requirements before filming
Coordinate sourcing, rentals and purchases where required
Maintain visual continuity between scenes and locations
Work with the production team to achieve the desired look within a lean production setup
The world we're building
The story moves through different environments, including:
Startup offices and coworking spaces
Apartments and personal spaces
Cafés and restaurants
Investor / business environments
City streets and nightlife
Airports and travel environments
International locations
Bali and other lifestyle settings
We want the world to feel contemporary, aspirational and real , without looking overly designed or artificial.
What we're looking for
Experience in production design, art direction, set design, styling or visual storytelling
Strong visual sense
Ability to build a world through spaces, objects and details
Good understanding of color, texture, composition and atmosphere
Strong research and sourcing skills
Comfortable working with a lean independent production
Ability to work collaboratively with the Director and DOP
Experience in films, web series, commercials, music videos, photography or editorial projects is welcome.
Working arrangement
Remote: Yes, during pre-production
Travel: Required during production
Engagement: Project-based / contract
Production window: Late November – early December
Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs
International and India-based candidates are welcome.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with:
Creator / Writer / Director
Director of Photography
1st Assistant Director
Production Coordinator
Costume / styling team
Actors and creative talent
The production will be intentionally lean and collaborative .
Ideal candidate
You might be a good fit if you:
Notice the details most people overlook
Can turn a script into a visual environment
Understand how locations can reveal character
Know how to make a space feel expensive, lived-in, ambitious or uncertain without overspending
Enjoy sourcing unusual locations and objects
Can work creatively within practical constraints
How to apply
Please send:
Portfolio / previous work
Instagram / LinkedIn
Relevant production experience Current location Availability during late November / early December Expected project fee or day rate Apply with the subject: Production Designer — Web Series Client Project Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.
Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production.
If you're interested in helping create the visual world of an ambitious independent web series, we'd love to see your work.
