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Sr Production Designer

Camden, NJ · On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

The Sr. Production Designer will be part of the Studio C Creative & Content Strategy team, responsible for bringing ideas to life and scaling content across social, digital, and omni ecommerce ...

This role operates at the intersection of live event production and film production, requiring a ... Experience designing and executing power distribution and redundancy strategies for live production ...

Film Student Aides

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

FSAs report directly to the Sands College of Performing Arts Film Production Manager and Senior Director of Operations and Production. FEDERAL WORK STUDY ONLY - to be considered for this position ...

As a critical and central member of the team, you are able to work successfully with the creative team, your project manager and the lead senior production designer. Creatives here are talented ...

As a critical and central member of the team, you are able to work successfully with the creative team, your project manager and the lead senior production designer. Creatives here are talented ...

Film Student Aides

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

FSAs report directly to the Sands College of Performing Arts Film Production Manager and Senior Director of Operations and Production. FEDERAL WORK STUDY ONLY - to be considered for this position ...

As the Senior Packaging Production Designer, you will play a critical role in translating creative vision into thoughtful, production-ready solutions that bring our brand to life. Combining design ...

Costume Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

... film. As a key member of the art leadership team, the role will collaborate closely with the Director, Production Designer, Lead Character Designer, and report directly to the studio's Head of ...

... film. As a key member of the art leadership team, the role will collaborate closely with the Director, Production Designer, Lead Character Designer, and report directly to the studio's Head of ...

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How much do senior film production designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior film production designer in the United States is $160,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $201,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Film Production Designer vs Film Production Designer?

AspectSenior Film Production DesignerFilm Production Designer
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience, portfolio, and industry recognitionEntry to mid-level experience, portfolio development
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, manages budgets, collaborates with directorsSupports design tasks, assists senior designers
Industry UsageUsed in major film productions, high-budget projectsUsed across various film projects, including independent films

The main difference is that a Senior Film Production Designer has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and oversees the entire design process, while a Film Production Designer is often in a supporting or mid-level role focused on executing design concepts.

What are some common challenges senior film production designers face during pre-production and how can they be addressed?

Senior Film Production Designers often navigate tight deadlines and budget constraints while ensuring the director's vision is brought to life. Collaborating closely with art directors, set decorators, and construction teams, they must balance creative ambitions with practical limitations such as available materials and space. Effective communication, early involvement in script analysis, and proactive problem-solving are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering cohesive visual storytelling. Building strong relationships with department heads also helps streamline decision-making and adapt to unexpected changes.

What is a senior film production designer?

Senior Film Production Designers are experienced professionals responsible for the overall visual concept and look of a film. They collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and other departments to create and oversee the design of sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, and costumes that bring the story to life. Their role often includes managing a team of art department staff, budgeting, and ensuring the production's aesthetic aligns with the director's vision. With years of experience, they make key creative decisions that shape the visual storytelling of a movie.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior film production designer?

To thrive as a Senior Film Production Designer, you need advanced skills in set design, spatial visualization, art direction, and a strong portfolio, often supported by a degree in design or related fields. Proficiency in digital design tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with budgeting and project management software are typically required. Exceptional creativity, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help you articulate your vision and lead multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial to ensure cohesive visual storytelling, efficient workflow, and the successful realization of the director’s creative vision.

How much does a senior film production designer make?

A senior film production designer typically earns between $70,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, project scope, and industry location. They often work closely with directors and art departments, utilizing skills in set design, budgeting, and project management.
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Sr Production Designer

Campbell Soup Company

Camden, NJ • On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Why Campbell's...
  • Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
  • Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
  • Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
  • If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
  • Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
  • Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How You Will Make History Here...
The Sr. Production Designer will be part of the Studio C Creative & Content Strategy team, responsible for bringing ideas to life and scaling content across social, digital, and omni ecommerce platforms.
Working closely with the Art Director and Copywriter, this role translates creative direction into high-quality, platform-relevant execution and ideates social-first projects - leveraging AI tools and workflows to rapidly create, version, and optimize content at scale. This role plays a critical part in ensuring content not only looks great but is built for how people actually consume and engage with it today.
At the core, this design role combines strong executional instincts with a deep understanding of how content performs across digital platforms, bringing a sharp eye for what makes food and product content visually compelling. Thriving in fast-moving environments, this role uses both craft and AI technology to build efficient, scalable outputs to help fuel a high-volume content engine for some of the most iconic brands in food.
This is a hybrid role based in Camden, NJ.
What You Will Do...
  • Translate concepts into production-ready, scalable outputs across social, digital, and commerce platforms
  • Leverage AI tools and workflows to rapidly create, version, and optimize content at scale including generating 50-100 versions of one core creative design
  • Support concepting and execution for social-first projects, bringing a strong understanding of what works in the feed
  • Design within brand systems while ensuring platform-specific optimization (size, format, behavior)
  • Bring a strong executional eye to how food and products show up visually
  • Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Contribute to rapid-turn content needs
  • Participate in brainstorms and bring proactive, insight-driven ideas to the table.

Who You Will Work With...
  • Art Director
  • Copywriter
  • Associate Director, Content Strategy + Creative
  • Studio C Production & Test Kitchen teams
  • Consumer Experience teams (Social, CE, Digital UX, Omni, Digital Shelf, PR, Insights) and Brand teams

What You Bring to the Table... (Must Have)
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in design production, digital design, or a related creative role.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating executional excellence across digital and social
  • Experience creating and versioning content at scale.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and motion tools (After Effects a plus), with familiarity or experience in AI-enabled creative tools and workflows
  • Experience using AI tools to support high-volume content creation, asset generation, and workflow automation, particularly in creating and scaling multiple variations of creative outputs
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work at speed without sacrificing quality
  • Organic social creative concepting and production experience
  • Experience working within brand guidelines and asset systems
  • Experience in food culture or food brand experience

It Would Be Great if You Have... (Nice to Have)
  • Experience in CPG, retail, or e-commerce content
  • Motion/animation capabilities
  • Familiarity with content management systems or digital asset management tools
  • Experience adapting creative for retail media/digital shelf

Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$91,400-$125,600
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.