Arts & Entertainment
Film 101: What Is a Production Designer? Understanding the Role of a Production Designer
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Aug 16, 2021 • 4 min read
Directors, writers, and cinematographers may get most of the glory, but production designers are integral contributors on a film shoot. Tasked with creating the look of a film, the production designer is an artistic jack-of-all-trades and a confident leader who manages the entire art department.