I am a creative designer/art director/set-prop builder with a background in TV and film. I turn concepts into full-scale realities using 3D drawings and illustrations, then translate them into physical builds. I can lead projects from logistics to creative teams, and I also handle budgeting to deliver cost-effective designs. I’m a strong communicator with a knack for quick problem solving and selling ideas to clients. The word 'no' isn’t in my vocabulary, and I work to find solutions that suit all departments from art and props to greens. With practical experience across art departments, props, construction and greens, I can create plans that work for every stage of a build—from concept through to on-site setup. I aim to create cohesive, workable plans that align with the needs of all teams involved.

Paul Ward

I am a creative designer/art director/set-prop builder with a background in TV and film. I turn concepts into full-scale realities using 3D drawings and illustrations, then translate them into physical builds. I can lead projects from logistics to creative teams, and I also handle budgeting to deliver cost-effective designs. I’m a strong communicator with a knack for quick problem solving and selling ideas to clients. The word 'no' isn’t in my vocabulary, and I work to find solutions that suit all departments from art and props to greens. With practical experience across art departments, props, construction and greens, I can create plans that work for every stage of a build—from concept through to on-site setup. I aim to create cohesive, workable plans that align with the needs of all teams involved.

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I am a creative designer/art director/set-prop builder with a background in TV and film. I turn concepts into full-scale realities using 3D drawings and illustrations, then translate them into physical builds. I can lead projects from logistics to creative teams, and I also handle budgeting to deliver cost-effective designs. I’m a strong communicator with a knack for quick problem solving and selling ideas to clients. The word ‘no’ isn’t in my vocabulary, and I work to find solutions that suit all departments from art and props to greens.

With practical experience across art departments, props, construction and greens, I can create plans that work for every stage of a build—from concept through to on-site setup. I aim to create cohesive, workable plans that align with the needs of all teams involved.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Adverts: Nfu Mutual / Happy Hour Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Art director on 2023 advert projects, coordinating creative direction and production needs.
Construction Painter at BBC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Construction painter on Malory Towers; responsible for painting and finishing set environments.
Construction Carpenter/Painter at BBC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Carpentry and painting work on BBC productions; contributed to set build and finish.
Construction Painter/Plaster at BBC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Painter and plastering duties for BBC projects.
Art Director at First Third Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Art direction for The Experiment; led design and on-set realization.
Greens Supervisor / Set Decor at Apple TV
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Greens supervision and set dressing for Silo.
Greens Supervisor / Set Decor at Showtime
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Greens supervision and set dressing for The Man Who Fell to Earth.
Greens Supervisor / Set Decor at Netflix
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Greens supervision and set dressing for Bridgerton Series 2.
Greens Dresser / Tree Builder at Universal
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Greens dresser and tree-building for Jurassic World Dominion.
Art Director at Little Gem
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Art direction for The Hungover Games; led visual styling and set elements.
Art Director at Warner Bros Australia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Art direction for Little Big Shots; oversaw set dressing and visual look.
Art Director (Supervising) at IWC Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Supervising art direction for Wild Things series 1-3; led set design and coordination.
Assistant Art Director at Hungry Bear Media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Assistant art directing for Play to the Whistle series 1-2; supported set design.
Workshop Manager at Create 180
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Managed workshop operations and build workflows for prop and set construction.
Creative Designer at Luna Park (Sydney)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Creative design work for events and installations.
Set Builder / Prop Maker at Staged Events Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Prop making and set building for events.
Prop Maker at Theme Traders
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Prop making for themed productions and installations.

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