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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 ...

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Production Art Designer Mano's Wine is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production ... Set up artwork according to the requirements of our film, etching, paint, screen-printing, and ...

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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 ...

Work seamlessly with senior designers, project managers, and marketing teams to meet ambitious production deadlines and deliver high-quality assets efficiently. What You'll Bring (Must-Haves)

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 ...

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

As of Sep 4, 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 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.

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 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.

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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Infographic showing various Senior Film Production Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $160,580 per year, or $77.2 per hour.

Senior Packaging Production Designer (6859)

RUN STUDIOS LLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

$80 - $90.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Craft visually enticing packaging for a global retailer.

RUN Studios, and its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, are seeking a talented, customer-focused Senior Packaging Production Designer to join our web retail design team for a 6-month project.

The Senior Packaging Production Designer will execute production-ready packaging artwork and documentation for our device portfolio. This role translates design concepts into manufacturing-ready files that meet global regulatory, operational, and production requirements. Working within the Industrial Design team under Device Experience Design, you'll collaborate with designers, engineers, and program managers to deliver accurate, consistent packaging artwork for worldwide manufacturing.

As a Senior Packaging Production Designer, You Will

  • Prepare production-ready packaging artwork for device cartons, in-box documentation, labels, and regulatory inserts, ensuring accuracy in layout, typography, dielines, and print specifications.
  • Manage packaging artwork across complex device programs with multiple SKUs, accessory configurations, and regional variations for global launches.
  • Collaborate with packaging designers and industrial designers to ensure final artwork accurately reflects intended design systems and product presentation.
  • Partner with packaging engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure files meet print production and manufacturing specifications.
  • Work with print vendors and manufacturing partners to review production files, resolve print and dieline issues, and ensure mass production readiness.
  • Review artwork for completeness and production readiness, including typography, color specifications, imagery, regulatory content, and dieline alignment.
  • Manage packaging artwork updates and revisions across product programs, ensuring accurate implementation and documentation.
  • Maintain organized, version-controlled packaging files and documentation to support efficient collaboration with internal teams and global manufacturing partners.
  • Ensure packaging deliverables align with product development milestones and manufacturing timelines.
  • Maintain packaging templates, artwork libraries, and documentation standards across the device portfolio.

In This Role, You Bring

  • 7+ years minimum experience in a web production environment.
  • Portfolio demonstrating refined design sensibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to manage complex artwork across multiple SKUs, revisions, and global packaging variations.
  • Experience producing packaging artwork for consumer electronics or complex hardware products.
  • Familiarity with packaging manufacturing processes and print production workflows at scale.
  • Experience working directly with packaging engineers, print vendors, and global manufacturing partners.
  • Strong experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Proficient in Illustrator and Dreamweaver/HTML/CSS.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Bonus if You Have

  • Strong knowledge of Flash and ActionScript.
  • Retail web experience.
  • Illustration skills.

Additional Position Details

  • Supervisory Responsibilities
    • None.
  • Physical Demands
    • Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Work Environment
    • Typical for an office setting or home environment.
    • Onsite in San Francisco, CA.
  • Travel
    • None.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.     

Compensation

Pay Range: $80.00 - $90.50 (Hourly)    

The successful candidate’s pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.  

Benefits:

Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.  

As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.