Set Designer

About High Scale

We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media. Our 120-person team of creatives, strategists, and innovators produces thousands of high-impact campaigns weekly for the world’s leading lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios and a global influencer network, we're redefining how performance marketing and creative production come together to help brands grow. We move fast, think creatively, and believe that every detail matters.

Why This Role Matters

The right set doesn't just create a beautiful background—it creates an experience. As a Set Designer, you'll transform creative concepts into visually compelling environments that elevate our productions and strengthen our clients' brands. Every wall, prop, color palette, and furniture choice contributes to the story we're telling and influences how audiences connect with the content. Working closely with Producers, Creative Strategists, Directors, Cinematographers, and Art Department teams, you'll design and build sets that are visually impactful, production-friendly, and optimized for commercial advertising across television and social media.

Responsibilities

• Design Creative Set Concepts
  • Translate creative briefs into visually engaging set designs that align with each brand's identity.
  • Develop mood boards, color palettes, layouts, and styling concepts for commercial productions.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to ensure every set enhances the intended story and marketing objective.
  • Present design concepts and recommendations during pre-production planning.
• Build & Style Production Sets
  • Source furniture, props, décor, and materials that bring creative concepts to life.
  • Prepare, assemble, and style sets for studio and on-location productions.
  • Ensure every set is camera-ready and visually polished before filming begins.
  • Adapt set designs quickly to accommodate production changes and creative feedback.
• Collaborate Across Production Teams
  • Work closely with Producers, Directors, Gaffers, Cinematographers, Stylists, and Production Assistants throughout each shoot.
  • Coordinate with production schedules to ensure sets are completed on time.
  • Support efficient transitions between multiple productions while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Manage Set Inventory & Resources
  • Maintain an organized inventory of furniture, props, décor, and production materials.
  • Research and source new design elements that expand the studio's creative capabilities.
  • Monitor budgets while making thoughtful purchasing recommendations.
  • Ensure studio spaces remain organized, functional, and production-ready.
• Drive Creative Innovation
  • Stay current with design trends across interiors, retail, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and social media content.
  • Continuously introduce fresh visual ideas that elevate production quality.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, maximize reusable assets, and increase production efficiency.

Requirements

• Experienced Set Designer
  • 3+ years of experience in Set Design, Production Design, Visual Merchandising, Interior Styling, Event Design, or a related creative field.
  • Experience designing sets for commercial advertising, television, digital media, photography, or branded content is highly preferred.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative environments is required.
• Strong Design Eye
  • Exceptional understanding of composition, color theory, spatial design, textures, and visual storytelling.
  • Ability to create environments that look incredible both in person and through the camera lens.
  • Understanding of how lighting, camera angles, and product placement influence design decisions.
• Creative Problem Solver
  • Enjoy transforming ideas into reality while balancing creativity, practicality, timelines, and budgets.
  • Resourceful in creating premium-looking environments using both custom-built and sourced materials.
  • Adapt quickly when creative direction evolves during production.
• Highly Organized
  • Manage multiple projects, production timelines, and design assets simultaneously.
  • Maintain organized inventories, documentation, and design resources.
  • Proactive in anticipating production needs and ensuring everything is prepared before shoot day.
• Thrives in a Fast-Paced Studio Environment
  • Enjoy collaborative creative work where every day presents a new challenge.
  • Take ownership of projects, contribute ideas freely, and look for ways to raise the visual standard of every production.
  • Believe great design isn't finished until every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

Benefits

• Design sets seen by millions for leading lifestyle, beauty, fashion, wellness, and DTC brands across TV and social media.
• Work in a world-class 50,000 sq. ft. production facility alongside talented creatives, producers, cinematographers, and designers.
• Creative freedom and variety with every project presenting a new opportunity to design unique environments across a wide range of industries and brand aesthetics.
• Career growth in production design, art direction, creative strategy, and commercial content creation as High Scale continues to grow.
• Join a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, innovation, curiosity, and people who are excited to push creative boundaries.