The PDC has restructured how I think about the craft and my place in it. By opening up communication between designers I’ve been granted dynamic perspective about the profession; it has opened my eyes to so many different ways of approaching a design task or management obstacle and it has normalized the struggle of being a designer in a way that is comforting. We are all in the same boat.
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Colleagues who get what you do, and why it matters
We believe in the power of community, mentorship and shared experience.
As a member, you will connect with peers from around the world, access shared resources and opportunities, get inspired by conversations with top professionals, and be part of a community that values creative exchange.
The Collective is where you’ll find your people
Global Network
Join a global network where production designers openly share their process, challenges, and achievements – and help each other grow.
Mentorship
We believe in learning from one another. Our members offer real-world support, practical tools, and creative fuel for the journey ahead.
Advocacy
Through year-round and flagship events events our members promote the art of production design, and welcome colleagues to learn about our profession.
Showcase Your Work with a Portfolio Page
Create your professional portfolio hosted on the PDC website.
Upload bios, credits, images, and contact details
Connect with collaborators, industry professionals, and fellow designers
Connect with the PD360 Online Community
Connect in real time through chats, forums, and peer support
Follow, friend, and message fellow members
Share your work and explore others’ projects in the activity feed
Enjoy a Backstage Pass to the World of Production Design
Get priority access to events, and the Production Designers Gathering
Participate in monthly workshops
Join groups and clubs
Through the PDC, there’s this ongoing, open exchange – across borders, styles, generations. It’s a place where people generously share not just their craft, but also their challenges, their questions, their doubts.
I especially appreciate how non-hierarchical it feels. Whether you’re just starting out or have been working for years, your voice is welcome. That kind of culture isn’t easy to build, and I think it reflects a genuine commitment to collaboration and curiosity.
Conocer a tu comunidad y sentirte parte de ella siempre es un valor. PDC ha logrado unir una comunidad que tenía pocas oportunidades de colaborar y conocerse. Estas redes han sido muy beneficiosas para compartir ideas, conocimientos y apoyo mutuo.
Being able to reach out and communicate directly with our PD peers is such a joy and privilege, and it’s a connection that wasn’t easily found before the PDC. Being connected with other designers helps us share resources, ideas, and experiences, and this has offered a sense of community and support that our profession hasn’t had before. It’s enriched this profession in immeasurable ways.
To join the Collective
PDC members are practicing production designers with one of the following requirements:
Completed at least one feature-length film in the past 10 years.
Completed at least one TV series in the past 10 years.
Have an established career in commercials.
Ways to Belong
Select your country
We offer different subscription pricing level to make support accessible globally. Choose your country to see your local subscription based on the World Bank country classification by income.
PDC Member
Free
Join the global community of film designers. Get invited to events, stay in the loop, and be part of something bigger.
PDC Supporter
$ 16
8
/month
Support the PDC with a monthly donation, get featured on the PDC website, and gain access to PD360 — a space to connect, share, and grow with fellow members.
PDC World Builder
$ 384
192
/year
Sponsor a PDC volunteer, get featured on the PDC website, gain access to PD360, and receive a public donation acknowledgement.
Sustain the Production Designers Collective
The PDC is a labor of love, run mostly by volunteer production designers. We depend on our members to sustain the PDC’s independence, inclusivity, and long-term viability as a community shaped by colleagues.
Our members’ generosity allows us to produce programming, maintain community resources, and create opportunities for connection and representation within the industry.
By supporting the PDC you are investing in the long-term health and visibility of our field – and helping to keep this global community thriving.
The Production Designers Gathering inc. is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 88-1362917. Contributions may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor to determine deductibility.
| Features | PDC Member | PDC Supporter |
|---|---|---|
| Listing in the PDC members directory | ||
| Invitations to PDC in-person and online events | ||
| Newsletter Updates about production design content, events and news | ||
| Portfolio hosted on the PDC website | ||
| Access to PD360 platform for real-time conversation and peer collaboration | ||
| Access to exclusive online courses and training | ||
| Priority invitations to events, workshops, and masterclasses | ||
| Industry discounts and networking with vendors and partners | ||
| Connections through following, messaging, and friend features | ||
| Project updates via an activity feed | ||
| Forums for open discussion on tools, careers, and design topics | ||
| Become a Member | Become a Supporter |
Features
PDC Member
- Listing in the PDC members directory
- Invitations to PDC in-person and online events
- Newsletter Updates about production design content, events and news
PDC Supporter
- Listing in the PDC members directory
- Invitations to PDC in-person and online events
- Newsletter Updates about production design content, events and news
- Portfolio hosted on the PDC website
- Access to PD360 platform for real-time conversation and peer collaboration
- Access to exclusive online courses and training
- Priority invitations to events, workshops, and masterclasses
- Industry discounts and networking with vendors and partners
- Connections through following, messaging, and friend features
- Project updates via an activity feed
- Forums for open discussion on tools, careers, and design topics
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when production designers build a space together?
Generosity, professionalism, and creative energy thrive!
Who can join the Production Designers Collective?
Practicing production designers with one of the following requirements:
1. Completed at least one feature-length film in the past 10 years.
2. Completed at least one TV series in the past 10 years.
3. Have an established career in commercials.
Is there a fee to join?
There is no fee to join the Production Designers Collective. However, we encourage members to donate, become PDC supporters, and help sustain the Collective.
What are the donation options?
We offer different subscription pricing level to make support accessible globally. Choose your country to see your local subscription based on the World Bank country classification by income. See the various options above.
What is PD360?
PD360 is the Production Designers Collective’s members-only platform offering exclusive access to community forums, events, mentoring, peer networking, and portfolio hosting.
What are the benefits of joining PD360?
PD360 members get access to:
1. A private online community and forums
2. Member-to-member messaging and groups
3. Exclusive events, workshops, and networking
4. A personal profile and portfolio page
5. Priority invitations to PDC initiatives
6.Participation in working groups and mentorship programs
Can I cancel my recurring donation anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime. After cancellation, you’ll retain access to PD360 until the end of your current billing period.
What happens when I cancel?
Your account will be downgraded to Free PDC Membership. You will lose access to exclusive events, private forums, portfolio visibility, and the mentorship program.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please email us at members@productiondesignerscollective.org.
