Production Crew: Art Director & Costume Designer (Project No. Q1115) (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Direction, Production Design, Set Design, Costume Design, Collaboration, Budget Management, Communication, Sourcing, Fitting, Maintaining Costumes, Visual Concept, Character Design, Period Style, Independent Work, Deadline Management

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences: We are seeking passionate and skilled freelance crew members to join a 70–90 minute film production project designed to provide current students with hands-on experience in scriptwriting and filmmaking, in collaboration with educators. The following positions are open for recruitment: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Art Director - Developing and overseeing the overall visual concept of the film in collaboration with the director; - Designing sets, props, and production design elements to support the narrative and aesthetic; and - Managing budgets and schedules for art department deliverables. Costume Designer - Designing and purchasing costumes that reflect character, period, and style requirements; - Collaborating with the director and art director to ensure costumes align with the film’s visual concept; and - Sourcing, fitting, and maintaining costumes throughout production. Candidates Candidates are expected to possess the following: Art Director - A recognized bachelor’s degree in Film, Fine Arts, Design, or related discipline; - Proven experience in art direction or production design for film or media projects; - Excellent communication and collaboration skills; and - Ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and work independently. Costume Designer - A recognized bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Theatre Arts, or related discipline; - Proven experience in costume design for film, theatre, or media productions; - Excellent communication and collaboration skills; and - Ability to meet deadlines and work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University's eRecruitment System, or send your C.V. to the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (as@hkmu.edu.hk) (Please quote the reference number and indicate the position applied for in your application). Closing date of application: 14 December 2025 The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The Art Director will develop and oversee the visual concept of the film, while the Costume Designer will design and purchase costumes that reflect character and style requirements. Both roles require collaboration with the director and management of their respective departments.