JACK CARNEVALE
Westerville,OH
Summary
Professional designer with robust experience in production design, skilled in visual storytelling and creative direction. Adept at team collaboration, flexible with shifting needs, and consistently achieving impactful results. Strong expertise in set design, spatial planning, and artistic conception, combined with reliable work ethic and keen eye for detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations of the art department, leading art directors, set decorators, prop masters, carpenters, painters, and production assistants. Coordinated workloads and schedules to optimize team efficiency. Communicated project timelines to drive on-time and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Led creative teams in aligning visual aesthetics with narrative elements throughout production. Drove character representation by implementing strategic set design and color theory principles.
- Designed a cohesive color palette to visually communicate project themes, utilizing color theory and thematic analysis.
- Delivered high-quality set designs through proficient use of SketchUp and V-Ray rendering. Transformed creative concepts into actionable blueprints. Oversaw construction and installation to achieve successful project execution.
- Created logos, posters, and packaging using Photoshop and Illustrator. Assisted in overseeing fabrication and installation processes.
- Oversaw budget management within producer constraints to optimize resource allocation. Developed strategies for effective fund distribution on projects with smaller budgets.
Art Director/Supervising Art Director
Freelance
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw multiple teams within art department, including graphic designers, junior art directors, construction personnel, and set dressers.
- Led design initiatives by developing sets in SketchUp and producing high-quality renderings with V-Ray. Collaborated with director to secure approval on designs. Transformed finalized 3D models into detailed 2D build plans for construction.
- Directed operations of construction and paint departments to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Created logos, signage, and packaging using Illustrator and Photoshop. Assisted in the fabrication process by either producing graphics directly or coordinating with sign fabricators regarding materials and styles required.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of creative projects, maintaining consistency with client expectations and brand identity.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to create design solutions aimed at improving user engagement.
Assistant Art Director
Freelance
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Oversaw construction and paint departments to maintain project timelines and accuracy to specifications. Delivered clear instructions to production assistants to support workflow efficiency.
- Led design initiatives using SketchUp and V-Ray to develop set concepts. Transformed finalized 3D designs into detailed 2D build plans with Layout for construction execution.
- Oversaw graphic design initiatives, leveraging Illustrator and Photoshop to translate the production designer's vision into compelling visual content.
- Led the design of look books for presentations. Crafted comprehensive PDF documents that effectively communicate the artistic vision, detailing style, color palettes, and specific furniture selections for set arrangements.
Art Production Assistant
09.2012 - 06.2015
Office Production Assistant
12.2011 - 09.2012
Education
BA - Art History
The Ohio State University
Skills
- HARD SKILLS Graphic Design, Project Management, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Color Theory, Videography, Photography, Editing, Coordination, Fabrication
- SOFTWARE Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Sketchup, VRay Rendering, LayOut, CAD, Blender, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, ProCreate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Production Designer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
Art Director/Supervising Art Director
Freelance
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Art Director
Freelance
06.2015 - 09.2019
Art Production Assistant
09.2012 - 06.2015
Office Production Assistant
12.2011 - 09.2012
BA - Art History
The Ohio State University
TELEVISION
- 2021-2022 Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show Art Director/Set Designer Apple TV
- 2022 I Love That For You Art Director Showtime
- 2018-2019 Arrested Development Assistant Art Director/Set Design/Graphic Design Netflix
- 2017 Making History Assistant Art Director/Set Design/Graphic Design 20th Century Fox
- 2016-2017 Lady Dynamite Assistant Art Director/Set Design/Graphic Design Netflix
COMMERCIALS
- 2024 Wayfair Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2024 Spectrum Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2024 Wendy’s Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2024 Xfinity Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2023 Lexus Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2023 McDonalds Art Director/Set Design Bright Young Things
- 2022 Nissan Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2022 Snyder’s Pretzels Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
- 2022 Peloton Art Director/Set Design Biscuit Filmworks
INSTALLATIONS
- 2018 Arrested Development Banana Stand Netflix Led design and installation team of banana stand for Netflix promotional marketing event
- 2017 Best Buy Installation Tool of North America Led design and installation team to Best Buys across Canada to install google home demo stations
FILM
- 2025 Funnybone Production Designer Loose Films
- 2024 Down to the Felt Production Designer Big Deal Pictures
- 2022 WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story Art Director ROKU TV
- 2019 Press Play Supervising Art Director CJ Entertainment
- 2017 The Clapper Assistant Art Director/ Graphic Design Cedarvale Pictures