Production Designers
Visionary production designers creating immersive worlds inspired by Spain's Moorish palaces, Gothic cathedrals, and Gaudí's modernist masterpieces.
Here is how this works in practice. The production designer is the head of the art department, responsible for creating the entire visual environment of a film or television production. In Spain, this role draws on an extraordinary architectural diversity — from the Alhambra Palace's Moorish splendor and Seville Cathedral's Gothic grandeur to Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona, historic Toledo's medieval streets, and Santiago de Compostela's pilgrimage build style. Our designers know how to translate these distinctive Spanish settings into compelling screen worlds.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with production designers who bring deep local knowledge and global-level craft to each project. With access to Ciudad de la Luz in Alicante — featuring 5 stages and an underwater tank — and Estudios Picasso in Madrid, our network makes sure your production's visual world is built with the right resources, leveraging Spain's up to 30% tax incentive.
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Capabilities
Complete Production Design Services
From initial concept through final wrap, our production designers build the visual worlds that bring your stories to life.
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Visual Concept
- World-building design
- Visual language creation
- Color & texture palette
- Period research
- Style guide development
Creative Vision
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Set Design
- Set construction plans
- Technical drawings
- Model making
- Stage layouts
- Location adaptation
Physical Design
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Department Leadership
- Art director supervision
- Set decorator coordination
- Props department
- Construction management
- Scenic artists
Team Management
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Budget & Schedule
- Art department budgeting
- Resource allocation
- Schedule coordination
- Vendor management
- Cost tracking
Production Control
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Production Designers
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Spanish Location Expertise
Here is how the work shapes up. Deep knowledge of Spain's architectural heritage from the Alhambra's Moorish courtyards and Seville's Gothic cathedral to Barcelona's Gaudí landmarks, Toledo's medieval streets, and the Canary Islands' volcanic landscapes. Our designers know how to capture and boost Spanish locations.
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International Experience
Production designers with credits on major global features including Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon filmed across Spain. They know the expectations of studios and streamers working across the European market.
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Construction Resources
Set up relationships with Ciudad de la Luz's stages and underwater tank, Estudios Picasso, and regional construction firms. Access to skilled Spanish craftspeople skilled in Moorish plasterwork, stone masonry, and Mediterranean construction.
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Creative Problem Solving
Innovative ways that boost visual impact within budget constraints. Our designers find creative solutions that put each euro on screen, leveraging Spain's up to 30% tax incentive and great Mediterranean light year-round.
On Location
Spain's production-design tier in the Antxón Gómez (Almodóvar), Eugenio Caballero (Pan's Labyrinth Oscar), and Bárbara Pérez-Solero lineage
Here is how this works in practice. Spain's production-design tier is anchored by Antxón Gómez (Pedro Almodóvar's regular collaborator across Pain and Glory, Parallel Mothers, Volver, Bad Education, Broken Embraces — many Goya wins). Eugenio Caballero (Mexican-Spanish crossover, Best Production Design Oscar 2006 for Pan's Labyrinth with Guillermo del Toro, Roma 2018, A Monster Calls with Bayona). Bárbara Pérez-Solero (Best Production Design Oscar nomination for Pain and Glory 2019). Tomás Pollán (Money Heist Mediapro lead), Patrick Salvador, Anna Pujol.
Here is the short of it. And a senior today's tier working through El Deseo, Apaches Entertainment, Mediapro Studios Sant Joan Despí, Bambú Producciones, Atresmedia Cine, Filmax, and Movistar+ Productions. Training routes through ECAM Madrid (the top Spanish design program), ESCAC Barcelona, Universidad Carlos III Madrid, IED Madrid and Barcelona. Escola Bau Barcelona, ELISAVA Barcelona, and U-tad Madrid. The pool delivers period builds across Roman antiquity, Moorish al-Andalus, medieval Castile, Habsburg-Bourbon Spain, Civil War-era, and today's work. Leveraging UNESCO-tier heritage at the Alhambra Granada, Alcázar de Sevilla. Mezquita Córdoba, medieval Toledo, Segovia Roman aqueduct. Sagrada Família Barcelona, and Santiago de Compostela.
Here is the breakdown. Studio infrastructure runs Mediapro Studios Sant Joan Despí (25,000 m², 8 stages, the Money Heist La Casa de Papel home base). Pinewood Iberia Madrid (Studios Picasso area, multi-stage). Eyeworks Madrid, Filmax Barcelona, Bambú Producciones. RTVE Prado del Rey, Movistar+ Studios. And Ciudad de la Luz Alicante (Mediterranean stage tricky with underwater tank). Productions filmed in Spain. Game of Thrones (Seville Alcázar Dorne, Girona Braavos, Peñíscola Meereen, Bárdenas Reales Dothraki Sea, Itálica Dragonpit, Almería Yunkai, Trujillo, Cáceres). House of the Dragon (Cáceres medieval, Trujillo).
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Cádiz, Sevilla, Granada). Pirates of the Caribbean (Cádiz tall-ships). Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Spider-Man Far From Home. Star Wars Attack of the Clones (Sevilla Plaza de España Naboo). Wonder Woman 1984 (Canary Islands volcanic), Fast & Furious 6 (Tenerife). Lawrence of Arabia (Almería desert), and Money Heist — set up the working credit pool. Spain's ICAA 30% national rebates plus 50% Canary Islands, 70% Navarra, and 40% Basque regional uplifts qualify production-design spend. With EUR Eurozone settlement and IVA 21% VAT recovery.
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FAQ
Production Design Expertise
What's the difference between a production designer and art director?
Here is the breakdown. The production designer is the head of the art department, responsible for the overall visual concept and working directly with the director. The art director reports to the production designer and oversees the execution of that vision — managing construction, setting up the team, and handling day-to-day operations.
How do production designers work with Spanish heritage architecture?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our production designers have extensive experience working with Spain's covered heritage sites. This includes the Alhambra Palace, Sagrada Família, Historic Toledo, and Santiago de Compostela. They know Ministry of Culture and regional heritage office permit needs, including strict Alhambra visitor quotas.
Can you handle both studio builds and locations?
Here is how the picture comes together. Yes, our production designers excel at combining studio construction at Ciudad de la Luz and Estudios Picasso with practical locations across Spain. They design sets that match location work from Andalucía's Moorish palaces to the Basque Country's modern build style.
What about period productions in Spain?
Here is what we have to work with. Our production designers have extensive experience with historical periods, from Roman and Moorish eras through medieval, Golden Age, and Civil War-era Spain. The country's preserved build style spans millennia. Our designers have access to research archives, museum collections, and period pros.
Do you provide the full art department?
Here is the layout. Yes, we can staff complete art departments scaled to your production. This has art directors, set decorators, prop masters, construction coordinators, and all supporting roles sourced from Spain's skilled crew base across Madrid, Barcelona, and regional production centres.
How do production designers work with other departments?
Production designers work closely with cinematography on lighting needs, costume on visual palette, VFX on digital extensions, and locations on practical considerations. They're the visual hub setting up all design elements.
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