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Steve Anderson posted an update in the group
YVR Crew Calls 1 month ago ART DIRECTOR / SET DECORATOR – DOCUMENTARY TV – JOB POSTING – Vancouver Island – May-Sept
Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must be a BC Resident (paid 2025 taxes in BC) currently living on or near Vancouver Island.
Key Responsibilities
• Review design packages and materials via Google Drive to understand overall aesthetic and direction.
• Collaborate closely with the Designer and Design Producer to execute the creative vision for each episode.
• Develop and manage shopping lists in collaboration with the Design Producer
• Case by case: Source furnishings and décor in alignment with design packages and per-episode budgets
• Case by case: Shop for and procure décor items, ensuring all selections meet creative and budget requirements.
• Track, organize, and reconcile receipts, including final tallies at the end of each reveal.
• Monitor the status of all your ordered items (furnishings, materials, décor), including tracking deliveries and warehouse intake.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure all items are properly received, labeled, and organized by episode.
• Execute styling and dressing of spaces to ensure projects are camera-ready for reveal.
• Maintain and utilize a styling/beauty kit during dress days.
• Attend reveal days to oversee final styling details, including décor, florals, and food
props, ensuring the design vision is maintained on camera.
• Handle post-reveal tasks including returns and organization of unused items.
• Potential site visits if needed.
• Attend weekly look ahead meetings with design team.
Qualifications
• Experience in television, set design, interior design, or styling preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive production environment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and cost tracking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Have a valid drives license, cell phone, and laptop.
TO APPLY – Send your resume with a brief cover letter and recent work reference to: [email protected]
Please NO DMs.
Preference will be given to candidates who live in the mid-island area of Vancouver Island and have experience. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.