Production Designer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Production Designer:

  • Degree in Arts
  • Working knowledge of the visual arts and production processes and theories
  • Sketching ability, and ability to communicate ideas through drawings and models
  • Excellent visual awareness and design skills
  • Ability to solve problems and be resourceful and adaptable
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to plan, schedule and monitor progress across of a large project
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and computer aided design programs (CADS)

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Production Designer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Production Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.